DESTINATION SWEDEN WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2011

1. DESTINATION SWEDENWORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2011

2. Agenda Who are we? What is a Jamboree? What are we going to do? How much? What do I do next? Then what? What else do you want to know?

3. Who are we?

4. Who are we?

5. Who are we?

6. Who are we?

7. What is a Jamboree?

8. Sweden 2011

9. 22nd World Scout Jamboree 30,000 Participants aged 14-18 4000 UK Contingent Members Participants Unit Leaders International Service Team (IST) Contingent Support Team Contingent Management Team

10. Programme Subcamp Life Module Activities Fun, Global Development, Challenging, Culture, Interactive, Environment, Educational ,Peace... Common Areas Within each sub camp and centrally Arena Events 3 large parties during the camp Camp-in-Camp A traditional Swedish Scout Camping experience off-site The Jamboree itself runs from Wednesday 27th July to Sunday 7th August The Jamboree site isn’t a camp site, it will be bigger than the town that is hosting the Jamboree, the population of Kristianstad will double overnightThe Jamboree itself runs from Wednesday 27th July to Sunday 7th August The Jamboree site isn’t a camp site, it will be bigger than the town that is hosting the Jamboree, the population of Kristianstad will double overnight

11. What is Simply Scouting? Simply Scouting NOT a back to basics camp Covers three main themes Meetings Formal and informal, encouraging friendship Nature Surrounded by trees and woodland Solidarity Promote the unity of Scouts throughout the world

12. The Entire Experience Not just the Jamboree Overnight ferry to Home Hospitality destination IN PAIRS – not on their own in Home Hospitality, they will be with another Scout from the UnitNot just the Jamboree Overnight ferry to Home Hospitality destination IN PAIRS – not on their own in Home Hospitality, they will be with another Scout from the Unit

13. How much? No more than £1800 – until Travel Arrangements etc finalised we can’t be sure of the exact final figure but this is the maximum The Unit will support where and if it can and there are various grants available to young people HOWEVER the responsibility for the costs and for raising the money in whatever way is the participants. In the past, local fundraising groups have been set up and we would support this idea – but this is also down to the participants to arrangeNo more than £1800 – until Travel Arrangements etc finalised we can’t be sure of the exact final figure but this is the maximum The Unit will support where and if it can and there are various grants available to young people HOWEVER the responsibility for the costs and for raising the money in whatever way is the participants. In the past, local fundraising groups have been set up and we would support this idea – but this is also down to the participants to arrange

14. What and when do I pay? Payments have been split to try to take into account major events such as Christmas If you’d like to split this further, we’re happy to take smaller amounts at more regular intervals but the key dates MUST be met Also, if you want to pay up front, we’re more than happy for you to do so Payments are non refundable – once the money has been paid to HQ (on this schedule) we cannot obtain a refund Payments have been split to try to take into account major events such as Christmas If you’d like to split this further, we’re happy to take smaller amounts at more regular intervals but the key dates MUST be met Also, if you want to pay up front, we’re more than happy for you to do so Payments are non refundable – once the money has been paid to HQ (on this schedule) we cannot obtain a refund

15. What does it cover?

16. What does it cover? Compulsory training events are covered – however we are planning on organising some fun, social activities as well, which you’ll understand we can’t promise to foot the bill forCompulsory training events are covered – however we are planning on organising some fun, social activities as well, which you’ll understand we can’t promise to foot the bill for

17. What do I do next? Applications are due in by 13 November 2009 Paper copies are here tonight for you to take away, please make sure you pick one up! You will be notified by letter in week commencing 16 November whether you have been successful and are through to the selection 2 Selection days on either 21 November 2009 22 November 2009 Offers out in week commencing 30 November 2009  We require acceptance of places by 13 December 2009 It’s a quick turn around time, between Application and Selection, so we suggest you keep both dates free – we can’t tell you now which dates will be available Please remember that we only have 36 places and we are expecting a high level of applications. We know this is going to be a very difficult job to select the team, but we have to make the decisions and we are sorry if you aren’t successful. If there is any barrier to you submitting your application by 13th November, TALK TO US as soon as possible!It’s a quick turn around time, between Application and Selection, so we suggest you keep both dates free – we can’t tell you now which dates will be available Please remember that we only have 36 places and we are expecting a high level of applications. We know this is going to be a very difficult job to select the team, but we have to make the decisions and we are sorry if you aren’t successful. If there is any barrier to you submitting your application by 13th November, TALK TO US as soon as possible!

18. Who are we looking for? Membership Age   Scouting skills  Interest  Personal development  Character

19. Commitment Above all, however, we are looking for commitment;   Commitment to the training Commitment to the fellow members of the unit Commitment to have a fantastic time   We need you to be committed to learning and experiencing the Jamboree Its not about what you have now, your Scouting Skills etc – its about committing to improving them and learning We want to know that you want to be part of this and you understand that it is a great opportunity, not just a holiday With the high response rate we expect, it is likely that we will have a reserve list of people ready to take your place if you are not committedWe need you to be committed to learning and experiencing the Jamboree Its not about what you have now, your Scouting Skills etc – its about committing to improving them and learning We want to know that you want to be part of this and you understand that it is a great opportunity, not just a holiday With the high response rate we expect, it is likely that we will have a reserve list of people ready to take your place if you are not committed

20. Then What? It should be noted that all training dates are compulsory The training sessions come before anything else in your calendar – clubs, sporting engagements, family events etc.   COMPULSORY – these are the dates of the training eventsCOMPULSORY – these are the dates of the training events

21. Then What? w/c 11th January   Participants & Parents Meeting 6th February         Training Day – Getting to Know You 16/18th April      Training Weekend – Building the Unit 9/11th July           Training Weekend – Skills Training 12/14th Nov Training Weekend – Working as a Unit 1/3rd April 2011    Training Weekend – Mini-Jamboree 9th July 2011        Participants & Parents Meeting – Final Briefing COMPULSORY – these are the dates of the training eventsCOMPULSORY – these are the dates of the training events

22. In Summary… This is Scouting’s biggest adventure and YOU can be a part of it! Applications need to be in before 6pm on 13th November

23. Any questions? Please bear in mind that this event is two years away, so we don’t have all the details yet. We think we’ve told you everything we know – but please ask anything you like – we will try our best to answerPlease bear in mind that this event is two years away, so we don’t have all the details yet. We think we’ve told you everything we know – but please ask anything you like – we will try our best to answer