1. WORLD SCOUT MOOT ICELAND July 25 – August 2, 2017

2. WHAT IS A MOOT? moot adjective 1. subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision. 2. of little or no practical value or meaning; purely academic. noun 3. an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo- Saxon and medieval times. 4. a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an academic exercise.

3. THIS IS A WORLD SCOUT MOOT! The World Scout Moot is an official event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), specifically designed for young people aged between 18 and 25 years inclusive. It is held every four years and is like a mini World Jamboree for older aged Rover Scouts (Venturers). The purpose of the World Scout Moot is to provide an international and intercultural learning opportunity for young adults that share Scouting’s values.

4. MAKE NEW FRIENDS (in weird ways)

5. EXPLORE DIFFERENCES OF IDEAS

6. GO ON AN ADVENTURE

7. DISCUSS WORLD CHALLENGES

8. CHALLENGE YOURSELF

9. WHEN & WHERE When: July 25, 2017 – August 2, 2017 Where: Iceland

10. WHO CAN ATTEND Participants must be between 18 – 25 years of age (born on or between 8/2/91 and 7/25/99) International Service Team (staff) must be age 26+ with a preference for ages 26 – 30 years

11. INTERNATIONAL PATROLS All participants will be divided into international patrols, consisting of 10 people each. Members of a patrol participate as a unit in program activities during the Moot. The patrols will be formed during the spring of 2017 and the patrol members will be encouraged to get acquainted over the Internet prior to the Moot.

12. THEME: CHANGE, inspired by Iceland Our aim is to inspire participants to create a better world. It does not matter whether you are big or small; you can make a change! YOUTHE WORLD

13. PROGRAM Opening in Reykjavik Expeditions – 4 days Althingi – 4 days at Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre

14. OPENING CEREMONY

15. EXPEDITION PROGRAM OPTIONS The first half of the World Scout Moot the participants will be based at different Expedition Centers, mostly in the South of Iceland but also some in the West and the North. Each Expedition Center will offer a program in three key areas (A, N, C), with each Center being graded 1-3 depending on the program emphasis of each Center.

16. EXPEDITION PROGRAM OPTIONS Physical activities and adventure – Focus on outdoor activities Nature and the environment – Focus on environmental protection, land compensation, learning and experience Community involvement – Focus on community learning history and entertainment

17. EXPEDITION PROGRAM EXAMPLES Physical activities and adventure – Hiking, climbing, glacier walk, sailing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, rod fishing Nature and the environment – Geology, land compensation, nature museum, Icelandic forest, botany, renewable energy Community involvement – Community involvement, street art, history, Icelandic culture, food, art, government

18. ÚLFLJÓTSVATN SCOUT CENTER

19. INTERNATIONAL DAY

22. ALTHINGI The program during Althingi is organized into four program villages where the four Land Weights from the Icelandic Coat of Arms are the inspiration and protectors. Bull Village: environmental theme Eagle Village: historical theme Giant Village: lifestyle & health Dragon Village: arts & innovation

23. OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING ALTHINGI Youth Forum to debate world issues and what to do about them Cafes with live music Dances Trading Meet new friends from other patrols Typical camp activities such as climbing, canoeing, sailing, swimming, hiking, etc.

24. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE: YOU MUST CHOOSE 2017 National Jamboree: July 19 – July 28 2017 World Scout Moot: July 25 – August 2 19202122232425262728 2526272829303112

25. BE A PART OF THE US CONTINGENT! Registration fees to be determined International Service Team Tour? Where to sign up your interest: international@scouting.org

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28. QUESTIONS?