AJ2016WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

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: viccon@vicscouts.asn.au)

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

Adventurous Activities• Challenge Valley• Rock Climbing• High Ropes• Water Slides

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 =>

jamboree@brightonseascouts.org.au• 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.

Scouts! What You Need To Do!

• Decide if you want to go.• Get your 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.

How Many Registrations So Far?

7281

More Info

• Just contact the 1st 14th Jamboree Coordinator – T2 (Tony Kurek)

• Mob: 0422 656 811

• Email: jamboree@brightonseascouts.org.au

• 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

Questions?

Are You?