WSJ 2011 Staff Registration Information

When, Who, Cost & Refund for Staff:

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?
Staff members in the age category of 18 – 25 years old must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and have been born between July 27, 1985 and July 24, 1993.

Staff members in the age category of over 26 years old must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and have been born on or before July 26, 1985.

How much will it cost?
Cost of the basic package plan for staff in the age category 18 – 25 years old $1,750 (plus a non-refundable application fee of $10). The basic package includes all meals, accident and sickness insurance and regional and national office administrative/program support. The cost does not include airfare.

Cost of the basic package plan for staff in the age category of over 26 years old is $1,950 (plus a non-refundable application fee of $10). The basic package includes all meals, accident and sickness insurance and regional and national office administrative/program support. The cost does not include airfare.

The basic package also 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 and all payments made on your behalf to the jamboree host country. Once such fees have been deducted, you may be eligible for a refund of any remaining monies you paid.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616
Great Alaska COuncil
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
NSJ '05 WSJ '07 Philmont AA '08

WSJ 2011 Adult Registration Information

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.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616
Great Alaska COuncil
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
NSJ '05 WSJ '07 Philmont AA '08

Italian Scouts to the Rescue

here is a story about Scouts from the Federation of Italian Scouting which shows how Italian Scouts responded to the huge earthquake that occurred recently there. The story made the International News link for the World Organization of the Scouting Movement website. So here is the story:

Italian Scouts commit to the rescue efforts after the terrible earthquake

On the night of 6 April an earthquake has shaken a central region of Italy called Abruzzo. It was a real catastrophe: more than 250 people were killed, 1000 injured and about 25000 are now without a home. AGESCI and CNGEI (the two NSAs in Italy part of FIS - Federazione Italiana dello Scautismo) after the official request of the Italian Civil Protection are already on the spot to offer help and support to the people affected by the shock.

The response of Italian Scouts to the catastrophe that hit Abruzzo has been well-timed and generous. About 200 volunteers from CNGEI and AGESCI have already arrived on the spot of the earthquake and they are supporting the Civil Protection in the rescue. In particular, at the moment they are engaged in setting up camps for the evacuees and supporting those people affected emotionally.

The Scouts come from all around Italy and most of them have travelled all through the night to offer support as soon as possible because the situation is still grave.

One city, L’Aquila, and some villages in Abruzzo have been almost completely destroyed and the need for help will surely continue in the coming months. For this reason AGESCI and CNGEI are preparing shifts in order to guarantee a constant presence of Scouts in the affected area: more than 300 Scouts are ready to go.

In the past, with similar events that unfortunately happen quite often in Italy, the commitment of Scouts was always recognized as very important and also in these tragic circumstances, they are doing their best to be near and support the huge number of affected people.

WOSM-European Region has already sent a message to Federazione Italiana dello Scautismo to demonstrate its solidarity with our brother and sister Scouts and the whole Italian nation. We know that many other associations have sent similar messages.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616
Great Alaska COuncil
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
NSJ '05 WSJ '07 Philmont AA '08