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World Scout Jamboree

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Closing Date Extended Print E-mail
Please note that the closing date for contingent members has been extended to 30 September 2009.
 
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30,000 Scouts will attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree to be held in 2011 on the fields of Rinkaby, outside the town of Kristianstad, in the province of Skåne, southern Sweden from 27th July – 7th August 2011.

Simply Scouting

The 22nd World Scout Jamboree Sweden 2011 is Simply Scouting. Scouting in all its variety, from all across the world.
Nothing more, nothing less!

The World Scout Jamboree mirrors the Scout world. All the diversity and knowledge from different Scout cultures around the world gathered in one place.  The event is inspiring and contributes to the development of the Scout Movement.

Scouting delivers the answers to the needs of young people and this Jamboree is simply Scouting. The 22nd World Scout Jamboree offers a modern programme that lives up to the challenges young people meet in today’s society. Scouts will leave with new tools to take action in their local and wider communities.

Official website of the World Jamboree : www.worldscoutjamboree.se 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 29 May 2009 16:59
 
Important Dates Print E-mail
Feb - Jun 2009
Contingent Applications
30 September 2009
Applications Close
July - September 2009
Applications Acknowledged
August / September 2009  Selection Interview
End October 2009
Contingent Chosen& Applicants notified
October 2009 - June 2011
Preparation
TBA July 2011

SA Contingent departs for an experience of a lifetime!

Possible Pre-Jamboree Tour

25 July 2011
IST arrive at 22WJ
27 July 2011
Participants arrive at 22WSJ
28 July 2011
22WSJ Opening Ceremony
1 August 2011
Mid-Jamboree Activity
6 August 2011
Closing Ceremony
7 August 2011
Participants depart 22WSJ
8 August 2011 IST Depart 22WSJ
  

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 June 2009 16:25
 
Circular to SA Scouts Print E-mail
To All Scouts and Scouters,

You have ±40 days to apply for, a once in a life time opportunity.

To attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, and the first World Scout Jamboree of the new centenary of Scouting, in Rinkaby Sweden from 27 July – 7 August 2011.

Participants are Scouts aged between 14 and 17 years old, born between 25 July 1993 and 27 July 1997. Adult Leaders may apply to join the South African Contingent as a Scouter in one of the Jamboree Troops or as a member of the Contingent Management Team (CMT), the team of adult leaders who support and coordinate the Contingent, or as a member of the International Service Team (IST).

Application forms and more information can be found on the SA Scout Association webpage http://www.scouting.org.za or for further information contact the Jamboree Info Centre on email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 086 SCOUTS (086 726877).

Please submit your completed application form and deposit slip to the Provincial Headquarters for recommendation and approval.

Hurry; don't leave it to the last minute. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2009