Squirrels

4.4.2.1 In addition to meeting the requirements of Rule 4.4.1.1, the Squirrel Section Leadership Team must ensure that the following adult to young person ratios are met:

1. Usual meeting place. The minimum ratio for regular Drey activities held indoors, or outdoors in the immediate vicinity of the usual meeting place, is one adult or helper to six Squirrels plus the leader in charge. 
   
   As a minimum, there must be at least three adults or helpers present at each Drey activity, including the leader in charge (see 4.4.1.1).
   
   
2. Away from the usual meeting place. The minimum ratio for activities (other than Nights Away) held away from the usual meeting place is one adult or helper to four Squirrels plus the leader in charge. 
   
   As a minimum, there must be three adults or helpers present at the activity including the leader in charge (see 4.4.1.1).
   
   
3. Nights away (at any venue). The minimum ratio for a nights away activity is one adult or helper to four Squirrels plus the leader in charge.
   
   As a minimum, there must be three adults or helpers present 
   overnight including the leader in charge (see 4.4.1.1).

Exceptions to this rule are possible – see Rule 4.4.1.7.