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What is Jamboree?
• Biggest Scouting gathering in Australia.• Held every 3 years.• 12,000 Scouts from all over Australia get
together for 2 weeks of fun.• The last one was held in Maryborough,
QLD, in 2013.
Where Will It Be Held?
• Cataract Dam Scout park, NSW.• 85km south of Sydney (by car).• A Scout owned park located on 300 acres of
bushland.
When Will It Be Held?
• Australian Jamboree 2016 will:• Start on Sunday, 3rd January 2016• Finish on Wednesday, 13th January, 2016
Note: These dates exclude time required to move in and out.
Key Dates
• Saturday, January 2nd 2016: • Victorian Contingent Departs for AJ2016
• Sunday January 3rd 2016: • Opening Ceremony
• Saturday, January 9th 2016: • Market / Future Scout / Visitors Day
Key Dates (cont…)
• Wednesday, January 13th 2016: • Closing Ceremony
• Thursday, January 14th 2016: • Victorian Contingent Return Home
How Do We Get There?
• We will travel to AJ2016 by chartered bus.• Various pickup locations through out VIC (to be
determined).
Who Can Go?
• Must be a registered Scout and not yet had their 15th birthday as of 2nd January, 2016
• Scouts must have their Pioneer badge by 1st December, 2015
• Scouts must have done at least 10 nights camping under canvas and 4 of these nights must be consecutive.
Can Venturers Go?
• Yes, but must be b/w 16 and 18.• Must have the Venturer Skills badge.• Must be a Venturer for a min of 6 months• Will assist in running activities…..will not
take part in Scout activities.
How Much Will It Cost
• An invoice is generated and sent to the email address listed on the application.
• Can pay by Credit Card, Cheque, Direct Deposit.
I Need Financial Assistance
• Speak to your Group Leader in the first instance.
• The N.E.A.R. Fund (The National Event Assistance Reserve) has a limited amount of money to assist severely disadvantaged scouts.
What’s Included In The Cost?
• All Transport• Activities (except Air Activities)• Food – Special diets catered for, fussy
eaters are not!• Jamboree hat, scarf, theme shirt & badge• Jamboree award• Identity tag• Contingent Gear
What If I Change My Mind?
• You must advise the Victorian Contingent Leader in writing as soon as possible (email: [email protected])
Will I Get A Refund?
• Before 30th April 2015 - Amount paid will be fully refunded
• After 30th April 2015 before 31st August 2015 - Amount paid less $100
• After 31st August 2015 before 1st November 2015 - Amount paid less $250
• After 1st November 2015 - No refund at all except in the case of exceptional circumstances.
What Will Your Scout Be Doing?
• Range of different activities:• Night Entertainment• On-site activities• Off-site activities
Night Entertainment
• Every night (except 1) there will be activities.• Opening and Closing Ceremonies• Gang Show (Theatre)• International Night• Comedy Night• Jamboree Idol• Dance Parties• Movies• Performers
Offsite Activities
• Water Activities at Botany Bay• Sydney City Tour - Patrols (groups of 5-6)
will visit iconic locations in the Sydney CBD• Theme Park – Scouts will visit one of
Sydney’s Theme Parks • Air Activities – Get to fly in a Cessna 172• ** Air Activities available at an extra cost.
Onsite Activities (cont…)
• Australiana Village• Justice For Scouts - Bring your Scout leaders
to trial.• Leap into Riches – Pan for gold.• Brownsea – Take part in traditional Scout Craft
and Bush Craft activities.• Circus – Run away to the Jamboree circus• Endurance Adventure – Navigate through the
initiative course.• Skills – Try out a Trade.
Can I Visit The Jamboree Site?
• Yes, but pre-registration is required.
• ** Details on pre-registration are not available yet.
Parents, What Next?
• Decide if your child wants to go to Jamboree.• If they do, email T2 to let him know =>
[email protected]• Register for Jamboree.• Get together with your Group group and
come up with a plan!• Support your scout to get on activities and
camps to complete their Pioneer badge.
How To Register
• Register via the Victorian Contingent website.
• https://www.vicscouts.asn.au/jamboree2016/newParticipant.php
• DO NOT register via the “AJ2016 website”.
Registration Process
• Fill in the details. You will get an email with a link to your application page and a PIN to enable you to log back in later.
• Once you login you will need to:• Read through the “Eligibility, Cost &
Payment Schedule” and accept.• Complete all the details on each tab in the
application form.
Registration Process (cont…)
• Upload your photo.• Read through the terms and conditions and
accept.• Select "Submit application"• Your Group Leader will get a message to log
in to approve your application.
More Info
• Just contact the 1st 14th Jamboree Coordinator – T2 (Tony Kurek)
• Mob: 0422 656 811
• Email: [email protected]
• VIC Contingent Jamboree FAQ’s
• FAQ’shttps://www.vicscouts.com.au/jamboree/faqs/254
Keep Track Of Jamboree News
• AJ2016 Website
• http://www.aj2016.com.au/
• AJ2016 Facebook
• https://www.facebook.com/ScoutsVictoria2016
• AJ2016 Twitter
• https://twitter.com/aj2016comau