23rd World Scout Jamboree

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JAPAN 2015

          THE ROADSHOW

Welcome everyone, during this road show we plan to cover:

-  What is the World Scout Jamboree -  Costs and subsidy -  Who we are -  And finally, how to apply

The presentation should take no more than 30 minutes. We will remain afterwards to answer any other questions.

          WHAT IS IT?

•  The 23rd World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of over 30,000 Scouts and Guides

•  Across 12 days everyone will participate in an exciting programme of global development, peace, cultural understanding, adventure, friendship and fun.

A once in a life-time opportunity!

          WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

•  Experience many different cultures •  Broaden your horizons •  Meet new people •  Make new friends from all over the world •  Try new things Remember you only get one opportunity to

attend as a participant!    

          HISTORY

This is the 23rd World Scout Jamboree!

          AND IT’S IN JAPAN

          23rd JAMBOREE

   

Held in Kirara-hama,Yamaguchi City, Japan The experience is for 3 weeks in July /August 2015

-  The jamboree runs from Tuesday 28th July to Saturday 8th August 2015

The theme for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree is:

“Wa- A Spirit of Unity”

-  “Wa” stands for harmony, unity, friendship and peace. -  Wa also means ‘Japan’.

          KIRARA-HAMA FACTS!

   

Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Coordinates     N  34°01’  ,    

E131°23  

Al8tude   2.7m  -­‐  15.8m  

Average  Temperature  Hot  and  humid  

Day  30  °C  Night  25  °C  

Average  Rainfall:     4.1mm  /  day  

          JAMBOREE SITE

          JAMBOREE PROGRAMME

Peace  Programme  

Exploring  Nature  

Water  Ac5vi5es  

Community  Services  

City  of  Science  

Cross  Road  of  Culture  

Global  Development  Village  

         

ALached  to  GLS  Unit  

WHO ARE WE? Jane  Pringle  Scout  Leader  with  1st  Malden  since  2010  and  a  Cub  Leader  before  then.  Organised  a  lot  of  camps,  ac8vi8es  and  events  locally  and  on  a  larger  scale  as  part  of  a  District  team.  

David  Ritson  Assistant  Scout  Leader  with  the  3rd  Carshalton  Scout  Troop.  Since  1995  covered  both  Scout  and  Explorers.  In  this  8me  been  away  on  over  15  summer  camps  including  1  to  the  USA.  

Shane  Murphy  Assistant  Explorer  Leader  at  Sealion  ESU,  a  water  based  group,  since  2009.  This  will  be  my  17th  year  involved  in  Scouts  where  I  have  aLended  many  interna8onal  camps  including  the  21st  World  Scout  Jamboree!    

MaE  CheyeEe  Assistant  Scout  Leader  at  1st  Hook  since  2005.  I  have  par8cipated  and  organised  camps  home  and  abroad.  Last  year  I  completed  my  Queen  scout  award  and  Explorer  belt.  

Stuart  Thompson  Assistant  Scout  Leader  at  1st  Hook  and  ADC  Scouts  for  Royal  Kingston.  Been  involved  in  many  interna8onal  and  home  camps  over  the  last  30  years!  

Dominic  Toloui  Assistant    Scout  Leader  at  1st  Surbiton  since  2007.  I  have  organised    mul8ple  interna8onal  camps.  I  haven’t  missed  a  summer  camp  since  1997!  

GLSW  Unit  

ALached  to  GLSE  Unit  

          UK CONTINGENT

Structure  of  UK  Con.ngent  

Con8ngent  Leader  –  Byron  Chatburn  

Con8ngent  Management  Team  (12)  

Con8ngent  Support  Team  (28)  

Units  (67)  

Patrols  (4)  

Leader  (1)  Par8cipants  (9)  

But it’s not just us: -  Coordinated through a

national infrastructure -  Dedicated support within

both GLSW and each district -  Each leader had to apply and

attend a selection process

In other words...There are 54 participant places for GLSW.

          COSTS?

The cost will be......

Provisional payment schedule of £2,295:

Costs   Reduc.ons   Extras  

Jamboree  fee    

£2,995   County  contribu8on  Fundraising,  Group  or  District  contribu3ons  

£700  ?  

Training  camps  Unit  branded  kit  Spending  money  

?  ?  ?  

Amount   Due  date   Amount   Due  date  

1st     £100   1st  November  2013   4th     £400   1st  September  2014  

2nd     £500   1st  March  2014   5th     £400   1st  December  2014  

3rd     £500   1st  June  2014   6th     £395   1st  April  2015  

          WHAT THE COSTS COVER…

The  £2,995  Jamboree  fee  will  cover:  -  Flights between the UK and Japan and transfers whilst in Japan. -  The Jamboree at Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City. -  Mimasu Tokyo, The stay in Tokyo to immerse in the culture. -  HoHo, The Home or Hosted hospitality. -  All food, transportation and accommodation costs. -  Travel insurance. -  Kit. Branded Jamboree uniform that can be kept by the

individuals as mementos of their time in Japan.  It  does  not  cover  any  of  the  training  or  prepara8on  ac8vi8es  which  par8cipants  are  expected  to  aLend.

          PREPARATION

We would like participants to have a say in how the unit prepares for the Jamboree but to give you an idea of the time commitment there will be: •  Team building activities •  Training camps •  Introduction to Japanese culture/food/language

Date   Ac.vity  

Afer  selec8on  (Nov/Dec  2013)   Unit  social    

15th/16th  February  2014   Residen8al  weekend  

5th  or  6th  April  2014   Unit  challenge  

5th/6th  July  2014   Camp  

Autumn  2014   Camp  

January  2015   Camp  

Easter  2015   Camp  

          HOW TO APPLY?

•  The application process has changed this time –  A single selection will run across GLSW

•  It will be a 2 step process –  Step 1: Application Form –  Step 2: Selection Weekend

•  Form can be found on the website –  Application must be in by 28th September 2013 –  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

– Paper copies only!

          APPLICATION FORM

•  Allow enough time to complete the form –  Allow at least 1 week for your reference –  Don’t forget to attach a photo –  Remember forms need to be sent by post

•  We are looking for participants: –  Born between 28th July 1997 and 27th July 2001 –  Able to attend the selection event on 12/13th October 2013 –  Prepared to commit to training camps and other preparation events –  Who are members of the Scout Association –  Able to commit to the cost of the Jamboree

–  Who will get the most out of the Jamboree •  But not necessarily the 'best Scout’ with all the badges.

So sell yourself!

          SELECTION WEEKEND

•  If successful, candidates will be invited to a selection weekend –  Will be informed by 5th October –  On the 12th and 13th October 2013 –  At Polyapes Scout Campsite –  There will be no cost for this

•  Successful candidates will be informed by 28th October –  £100 deposit on acceptance

         

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Questions? For more information visit the website www.glswjapan.com