When, Who, Cost & Refund for Adult Participants
What is a World Jamboree?
A great outdoor adventure conducted by a host member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Thousands of youth and leaders from around the world camp together and participate in many exciting activities. World Scout Jamborees are held once every four years. Where and when will it be held? The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will be held in Sweden. The dates of the actual jamboree are July 27-August 7, 2011. The dates for each individual participating will vary slightly depending on travel.
Who can attend?
These are the positions for adult leaders in the BSA contingent:
Scoutmaster
Be at least 21 years of age by July 24, 2011.Serve as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2011. Complete basic Scoutmaster and Assistant Leadership Specific Training. Complete Wood Badge for the 21st Century.Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.File a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record with the jamboree committee. Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree site. Be approved by the local council and appropriate region. Scouter’s Key is a desirable qualification although not required.
First Assistant Scoutmaster
Same qualifications as Scoutmaster.
Second Assistant Scoutmaster
Be at least 21 years of age by July 24, 2011.Complete the appropriate leader-specific training. Serve actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2011.Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.File a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record with the jamboree committee.Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree site.Be approved by the local council and appropriate region.
Third Assistant Scoutmaster
Be at least 18 years of age (but not yet 21) by July 24, 2011.Serve actively in a unit leadership position. Complete the appropriate leader-specific training. Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness. File a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record with the jamboree committee.Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree site.Be approved by the local council and appropriate region.
How much will it cost?
Cost of the basic package plan is $3,525 (plus a non-refundable application fee of $10). The basic package includes travel (from the assigned gateway city), all meals, unit and patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, regional and national office administrative/program support, and buses for ground transportation to/from the jamboree site. Cost does not include travel to or from the gateway city.The basic package does not cover the cost of ticketing due to early or late departure from the jamboree site due to medical emergencies, family emergencies, and/or problems based on our code of conduct.
Refund Policy
If you should have to cancel your participation in the jamboree, there are monies that cannot be refunded, including a $100 cancellation fee, all payments made on your behalf to the jamboree host country, airlines (actual ticket and/or deposits), and troop/patrol equipment. Once such fees have been deducted, you may be eligible for a refund of any remaining monies you paid.
copy from : http://scoutingmaniac.blogspot.com/
released 26 April 2009
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