1. 23rd World Scout Jamboree
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JAPAN 2015

2. THE ROADSHOW
Welcome everyone, during this road show we plan to
cover:
- What is the World Scout Jamboree
- Costs and subsidy
- Who we are
- And finally, how to apply
The presentation should take no more than 30 minutes.
We will remain afterwards to answer any other questions.

3. WHAT IS IT?
• The 23rd World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of over
30,000 Scouts and Guides
• Across 12 days everyone
will participate in an
exciting programme of
global development,
peace, cultural
understanding, adventure,
friendship and fun.
A once in a life-time opportunity!

4. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Experience many different cultures
• Broaden your horizons
• Meet new people
• Make new friends from all over the world
• Try new things
Remember you only get one opportunity to
attend as a participant!

5. HISTORY
This is the 23rd World Scout Jamboree!

6. AND IT’S IN JAPAN

7. 23rd JAMBOREE
Held in Kirara-hama,Yamaguchi City, Japan
The experience is for 3 weeks in July /August 2015
- The jamboree runs from Tuesday 28th July to Saturday 8th
August 2015
The theme for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree is:
“Wa- A Spirit of Unity”
- “Wa” stands for harmony, unity, friendship and peace.
- Wa also means ‘Japan’.

8. KIRARA-HAMA FACTS!
Kirara-hama,
Yamaguchi City,
Yamaguchi Prefecture,
Japan
Coordinates
N
34°01’
,
E131°23
Al8tude
2.7m
-­‐
15.8m
Average
Temperature
Hot
and
humid
Day
30
°C
Night
25
°C
Average
Rainfall:
4.1mm
/
day

9. JAMBOREE SITE

10. JAMBOREE PROGRAMME
Peace
Programme
Exploring
Nature
Water
Ac5vi5es
Community
Services
City
of
Science
Cross
Road
of
Culture
Global
Development
Village

11. ALached
to
GLS
Unit
WHO ARE WE?
Jane
Pringle
Scout
Leader
with
1st
Malden
since
2010
and
a
Cub
Leader
before
then.
Organised
a
lot
of
camps,
ac8vi8es
and
events
locally
and
on
a
larger
scale
as
part
of
a
District
team.
David
Ritson
Assistant
Scout
Leader
with
the
3rd
Carshalton
Scout
Troop.
Since
1995
covered
both
Scout
and
Explorers.
In
this
8me
been
away
on
over
15
summer
camps
including
1
to
the
USA.
Shane
Murphy
Assistant
Explorer
Leader
at
Sealion
ESU,
a
water
based
group,
since
2009.
This
will
be
my
17th
year
involved
in
Scouts
where
I
have
aLended
many
interna8onal
camps
including
the
21st
World
Scout
Jamboree!
MaE
CheyeEe
Assistant
Scout
Leader
at
1st
Hook
since
2005.
I
have
par8cipated
and
organised
camps
home
and
abroad.
Last
year
I
completed
my
Queen
scout
award
and
Explorer
belt.
Stuart
Thompson
Assistant
Scout
Leader
at
1st
Hook
and
ADC
Scouts
for
Royal
Kingston.
Been
involved
in
many
interna8onal
and
home
camps
over
the
last
30
years!
Dominic
Toloui
Assistant
Scout
Leader
at
1st
Surbiton
since
2007.
I
have
organised
mul8ple
interna8onal
camps.
I
haven’t
missed
a
summer
camp
since
1997!
GLSW
Unit
ALached
to
GLSE
Unit

12. UK CONTINGENT
Structure
of
UK
Con.ngent
Con8ngent
Leader
–
Byron
Chatburn
Con8ngent
Management
Team
(12)
Con8ngent
Support
Team
(28)
Units
(67)
Patrols
(4)
Leader
(1)
Par8cipants
(9)
But it’s not just us:
- Coordinated through a
national infrastructure
- Dedicated support within
both GLSW and each district
- Each leader had to apply and
attend a selection process
In other words...There are 54
participant places for GLSW.

13. COSTS?
The cost will be......
Provisional payment schedule of £2,295:
Costs
Reduc.ons
Extras
Jamboree
fee
£2,995
County
contribu8on
Fundraising,
Group
or
District
contribu3ons
£700
?
Training
camps
Unit
branded
kit
Spending
money
?
?
?
Amount
Due
date
Amount
Due
date
1st
£100
1st
November
2013
4th
£400
1st
September
2014
2nd
£500
1st
March
2014
5th
£400
1st
December
2014
3rd
£500
1st
June
2014
6th
£395
1st
April
2015

14. WHAT THE COSTS COVER…
The
£2,995
Jamboree
fee
will
cover:
- Flights between the UK and Japan and transfers whilst in Japan.
- The Jamboree at Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City.
- Mimasu Tokyo, The stay in Tokyo to immerse in the culture.
- HoHo, The Home or Hosted hospitality.
- All food, transportation and accommodation costs.
- Travel insurance.
- Kit. Branded Jamboree uniform that can be kept by the
individuals as mementos of their time in Japan.
It
does
not
cover
any
of
the
training
or
prepara8on
ac8vi8es
which
par8cipants
are
expected
to
aLend.

15. PREPARATION
We would like participants to have a say in how the unit prepares for the Jamboree but to
give you an idea of the time commitment there will be:
• Team building activities
• Training camps
• Introduction to Japanese culture/food/language
Date
Ac.vity
Afer
selec8on
(Nov/Dec
2013)
Unit
social
15th/16th
February
2014
Residen8al
weekend
5th
or
6th
April
2014
Unit
challenge
5th/6th
July
2014
Camp
Autumn
2014
Camp
January
2015
Camp
Easter
2015
Camp

16. HOW TO APPLY?
• The application process has changed this time
– A single selection will run across GLSW
• It will be a 2 step process
– Step 1: Application Form
– Step 2: Selection Weekend
• Form can be found on the website
– Application must be in by 28th September 2013
– Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
– Paper copies only!

17. APPLICATION FORM
• Allow enough time to complete the form
– Allow at least 1 week for your reference
– Don’t forget to attach a photo
– Remember forms need to be sent by post
• We are looking for participants:
– Born between 28th July 1997 and 27th July 2001
– Able to attend the selection event on 12/13th October 2013
– Prepared to commit to training camps and other preparation events
– Who are members of the Scout Association
– Able to commit to the cost of the Jamboree
– Who will get the most out of the Jamboree
• But not necessarily the 'best Scout’ with all the badges.
So sell yourself!

18. SELECTION WEEKEND
• If successful, candidates will be invited to a selection
weekend
– Will be informed by 5th October
– On the 12th and 13th October 2013
– At Polyapes Scout Campsite
– There will be no cost for this
• Successful candidates will be informed by 28th October
– £100 deposit on acceptance

19. Q
Questions?
For more information visit the website www.glswjapan.com