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24th World Scout Jamboree

2. 24th World Scout Jamboree
What?
When?
Where?
Theme?
Programme?
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3. What?
A World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) is a gathering of Scouts and Guides from all over the world for an exciting programme of global development, peace, cultural understanding, adventure, friendship and fun.
What does a Jamboree experience look like?
World Scout Jamboree - Japan
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4. When? Jamboree dates: 22 July to 2 August 2019
The UK is also likely to include pre/post event and Home (or hosted hospitality) so the exact arrival and departure dates are likely to be up to 5 days before and after the actual Jamboree dates.
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5. Where?
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is located in Glen Jean, West Virginia.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a world class and sustainable Jamboree site comprised of more than 14,000 acres (5,667 ha) of beautiful forested mountains adjacent to more than 70,000 acres (28,328 ha) of national park in the scenic New River Gorge area of West Virginia.
309 mile/497 km from Washington, DC,
540 miles/869 km from Toronto, Canada,
2,186 miles/ 3,521 km from Mexico City,

6. Where?
Some highlights of what the Summit Bechtel Reserve has to offer:
Longest combined zip lines in the world (5.45 miles/8.7 kilometers)
Longest canopy course in the country (9.55 miles/15.3 kilometers)
Largest man-made outdoor climbing facility in the country (218 stations)
Top purpose-built mountain biking facility in the country
Second-largest outdoor skate park in the country (4.6 acres/1.7 hectares)
Second-largest BMX facility in the country (13.7 acres/5.3 hectares)
Third-largest combined rifle, shotgun, and pistol shooting venue in the country (more than 250 stations)
Third-largest archery range in the country (116 stations)
Largest natural outdoor arena in West Virginia (80,000 capacity)
Access to one of the top-rated rafting, kayaking, and fishing rivers in the country
Access to some of the most popular climbing areas in the country
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7. Where?
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is divided into five base camps for jamboree participants.
All contingents will be provided with two-man tents, picnic tables and unit cooking gear in their campsite.
Permanent shower houses and latrines are located throughout the base camps.
An additional base camp is provided for members of the International Service Team (IST). IST members will live in wall tents and have access to permanent shower houses in latrines in the base camp.
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The World Scout Jamboree will function like a small city with over 45,000 residents.
Services include laundry facilities, bank/ATM service, postal service and fire/safety services.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is covered by mobile phone service (AT&T) and offers several spots for Wi-Fi access.
Because our jamboree is being hosted in North America, it will be defined by the cultures found in the “New World” countries of Mexico, Canada, and the USA. This jamboree will provide a different view on the Scouting movement
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9. Climate? The month of July is characterized by warm weather.
Daily high temperatures around 79 degrees F/ 26.1 degrees C
Daily low temperatures around 62 degrees F/16.6 degrees C
Moderate to high humidity.
The site typically experiences partly cloudy conditions during the month with the possibility of thunderstorms and rain showers.
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10. Theme: Unlock a new world
Unlock a New World, invites you to unlock new adventures, new cultures, and new friendships.
“Holding fast to our traditions of conservation and outdoorsmanship, a jamboree in the New World is a jamboree that embraces the growing trend of leadership development and global citizenship that our movement has cultivated.”
Because our jamboree is being hosted in North America, it will be defined by the cultures found in the “New World” countries of Mexico, Canada, and the USA. This jamboree will provide a different view on the Scouting movement
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13. What to look forward to?
WSJ 2019
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14. Programme
“In general, our intent is to offer the complete World Scout Jamboree experience to which NSOs and youth participants are accustomed, adding the adventure component of the Summit Bechtel Reserve (not all participants may be able to experience all of the following elements due to program capacity and weather).”
Sustainability Day program
Global Development Village
Potential camp-in-camp program opportunities
Faith and Beliefs
Cultural exhibits
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19. The Service element speaks to the ongoing world-wide commitment Scouts make to ensure that they are helping to make our planet a better place. The 24 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE service element represents the united efforts of WOSM members to serve our fellow man, respect and improve our environment, honor our Duty to God and embrace our spirituality, and render service to our communities and our nations.

20. Greater London Scout West Scout County
Participants are selected from GLSW Scout County
Greater London Scout West Scout County
Richmond upon Thames
Scout Groups
Explorer Units
Royal Kingston
Wimbledon and Wandle
Sutton
Scout Group
Croydon
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21. We have two units (Unit 26 and 27)
GLSW
Unit 26
Unit Leader: Rachel Strachan
Paul Littlechild
Graham Devine
Tom Larcombe-Young
36 Young people
Unit 27
Unit Leader: Eric deRegnaucourt
Josh Wallis
Derryn Lovett
Ollie Foster
We have two units (Unit 26 and 27)
which means we can take 72 young people
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22. What are we looking for? LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE Some who:
Has enthusiasm for international Scouting
Wants to go to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in America
Will enjoy the ‘once in a lifetime’ experience
Can commit to attending training events, fundraising, socials, promotional activities and post-Jamboree feedback.
Is available to attend the selection weekend 30th September – 1st October
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23. What does it cost? LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE
The cost has not yet been set by UK Scout Association.
If selected, deposits will be required to secure your place before the end of , but only after the cost has been publicised.
GLSW Scout County will be providing a subsidy and Districts are encouraged to support their participants.
Grants are available (subject to qualifying criteria) and there will be lots of opportunities to arrange fundraising.
The fee will include:
Pre- Jamboree event Jamboree Home hospitality
Flights and transfers Food Insurance Uniform Kit bag, rucksack, water bottle, other UK contingent items
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24. What is HQ looking for from the units?
Delivery of a fantastic international adventure for the Contingent.
Units to champion youth engagement ensuring we provide young people with opportunities to shape the Jamboree experience.
Provide development and training opportunities for every member of the Contingent so that they are able to recognise that they have gained new skills and confidence through being a member of the Contingent.
Ensure that the Jamboree reaches beyond those that travel with us.
Work on youth engagement and personal development to filter back in to local Scouting for the wider movement to benefit from in the years to come.
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25. Any Questions?
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