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Booking requests must be completed by the group leader.
Conditions of Booking (the basic rules of) ParkwoodDownload and/or print a copy of these Conditions of Booking by clicking here. Parkwood is a Scout campsite. Its primary purpose is for the benefit of young people and their safety and security is the highest priority. All adult leaders on site must have CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) clearance. All visiting adults (parents and friends etc.) are to remain with the group being visited and shall be the responsibility of the group leader. Groups shall be responsible for their activities and shall have insurance as appropriate. Health & safety risksEveryone is responsible for his or her own safety. Leaders must ensure that everyone is aware of the risks involved in camping and other activities. Be aware that:
Beware of complacency. It is dangerous to think that it cannot happen to you! Individuals and groups shall take note of the followingParticular hazards of camping, and or just playing in the woods include: Trip hazards, (tree roots, sharp stones and broken glass etc) – wear stout shoes, walk don’t run! Fires, hot embers and cooking pots etc. – Fires must only be lit in designated places or on bare ground and must be well protected. Pots etc must be properly supported and stable. Don’t let children play with fire and train them to keep their distance. Knives, saws and axes – must be controlled by a leader and only used by qualified individuals Adventurous activities – must be well planned and supervised Cleanliness and good hygiene – Wash hands regularly. Keep food off the ground and secure against wildlife. Store perishables properly. Make sure all utensils, pots and pans etc are clean. Rubbish Disposal – Please recycle as much as possible, take your rubbish home and as a last resort use the bins at the car park. Don’t leave waste and rubbish about the site. Site boundaries, restricted access areas and ‘site rules’Out of bounds is designated by the boundary fences. The wardens building, the garages and the sewage treatment compound are all out of bounds to site users. In addition the car park and fenced activity area are restricted to necessary access, for rubbish disposal, wood collection and for organised activities. The buildings are only accessible to those groups who have booked them. The kitchen is an adult only area. Do not attempt any maintenance – inform the warden about any breakage’s, damage or electrical failures etc. Please observe the following:
Enjoy your time at Parkwood & allow others to enjoy theirs. Brighton District Scouts reserve the right to exclude anyone from Parkwood, at any time. |



