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If you notice that any of these events have inaccuracies, or if you have an event that you would like to be included in future issues, please send details to
Remember to contact your Assistant County Commissioner for International (ACCI) or equivalent for your Visits Abroad Pack.
Red = a new event added this month
Events in 2016
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Everything is possible, Jamboree. Thailand
14 – 21 December 2016
Sri Racha, Thailand
This is being organized by Scouts Australia and will focus upon the environment and humanitarian princples of Scouting.
$270
More information: www.scoutswa.com.au
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Hong Kong 105th Scout Jamboree
23 – 27 December 2016
Hong Kong
The Jamboree will be held at Penny’s Bay next to the Hong Kong Disneyland on the Lantau Island, which is the largest island in Hong Kong. A series of exciting and challenging activities will be available to the campers to celebrate the 105th year of Hong Kong Scouting. We hope that the Hong Kong 105th Anniversary Jamboree will be an unforgettable experience for all.
For more information please contact:
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International Rover Week Winter 2016
27 December 2016 – 2 January 2017
Kandersteg International Scout Centre, Switzerland
Scout Network and Adult Leaders between the ages of 18 - 26
Come and join Rovers from around the world as they engage in fun and interesting activities like our winter survival experience or sledding, working together as a team and living in a unique multicultural atmosphere in the heart of the beautiful Swiss Alps
For information email
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21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree
29th December 16 – 7th January 2017
Your Key to Adventure!
Scouts New Zealand are holding their 21st Scout Jamboree in Renwick. In the County of Marlborough South Island
More information can be obtained from:
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Events in 2017
NORD, Noway
1 July – 8 July
Bode, Norway
Nord is a National Scout Jamboree for the Norwegian Scout and Guide association, with guests, from 1st to 8th July 2017 in Bodø. During the summer weeks, the sun never sets and the scouts can enjoy great activities day and night.
http://www.nord2017.com/#beprepared
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Estonian National Jamboree, Tagametsa
8 – 15 July 2017
Scout is a Scout
1,000 Scouts 12-18 years
200 Euro including food
www.suurlaager.ee
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Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree
19 July – 28 July 2017
Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
All registration and enquires are to be directed through the UK Contingent Contact: Andrew Wright
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Jamboree Denmark 2017
22 July – 30 July
Sonderbord – Southern Denmark
In July 2017 40,000 Scouts and Guides including 6,000 international participants will come together for the Danish National Jamboree. The
5 Danish Scout and Guide Associations will host Denmark’s largest ever Jamboree and you and your group can be a part of it! Danish scouting is all about shared experiences while camping (cooking over open fire) and living together at the Jamboree site. Activities will be happening every day and there are free days to enjoy the nature, beaches, forests and towns in the surrounding area.
Website: http://spejderneslejr.dk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamboree2017
Contact:
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German National Jamboree
26 July – 5 August 2017
Grozerlang, Germany
We expect in the beautiful Mecklenburg Lake District, 5000 scouts from across the world. That much can be said so far: for the period of the camp, we will build a colorful, sustainable and vibrant city of our black tents ... Come and experience it with.
http://bundeslager.pfadfinden.de/
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Kent International Jamboree
29 July – 5 August 2017
Kent County Showground, Detling, Kent, UK
Who: Scouts and Explorers, Guides and Senior Section, Network and Leaders
Building on the success of the jamboree in 2013, KIJ17 will be returning to the Kent County Showground, with a wide variety of activities on offer throughout the week, allowing everyone to have more fun, meet more friends and enjoy more adventure! KIJ is set to be a international experience of a lifetime for Participants, Leaders and Staff, with packages available to suit all. Spread evenly across the week long camp, all participants will have the opportunity to take part in all your favourite camping activities, as well as international based events, staged events, and day trips. All further details will be release through our website and social media channels. Want to be the first to get the latest news? Sign up to our mailing list below.
Website: www.kij.org.uk
Email:
Mailing list: http://eepurl.com/bkqGYb
Facebook: /KentJamboree
Twitter: @kentjamboree
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Poacher 2017
29 July – 5 August 2017
£160 for participants aged 10-17 inclusive if booked by January 31st 2017 (£170 after this date).
£25 for leaders, staff, and young leaders
Where: Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, UK
Poacher 2017 is Lincolnshire's 10th International Jamboree. Returning to the Lincolnshire Showground, with hundreds of activities on offer throughout the jam-packed week, Poacher is the adventure of a lifetime.
Scouts and Guides aged 10-17 inclusive can attend as participants, making the most of the wide and varied activities and entertainment available throughout the week. It's our 40th anniversary, so we're sure to put on an event to remember!
We're also introducing an exciting new opportunity for 14-17 year olds - look out for more information soon.
www.facebook.com/PoacherLincs
Web: www.poacher2017.org.uk
Email:
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NIjam 2017
29th July – 5th August 2017
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
Plans are well underway for NIJam 2017. This camp promises to be a fun filled event to offer both Scouts and Explorer Scouts an opportunity to make new friends, gain new experiences and learn new skills. This camp will be held in Crawfordsburn Scout Centre, 20 Bridge Road South, Helen’s Bay, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JT
Provisional Group booking is also open at this stage to allow an expression of interest from Group both local and international with final numbers required later in the year. Final registration will only be confirmed with Group final numbers and deposit for each Scout/Leader but Groups that have returned and early Group booking form with approx numbers at his stage will get priority.
For more information on NIJam 2017 visit either our facebook book page NIJam 2017 or our website. www.nijam.org.uk
If you have any queries you can email us at
Expression of interest bookings should be completed by visiting the website and downloading the forms relevant to your needs, filling them in and returning these forms along with your deposit (cheque payable to NISC).
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World Scout Moot, Iceland
25 July– 2 August 2017
Will you be 18-25 in summer 2017? Join the UK Contingent heading to Iceland for the Moot for your next international adventure! All participants will get the opportunity to explore Reykjavík before heading to Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre for a program packed full of outdoor activities, workshops and challenges. For more information please visit www.scouts.org.uk/moot
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Chamboree 2018 – Yo-ho yo-ho pirates life for me!
28 July – 4 August 2017
Chamboree is an international Scout Camp for Scouts and Guides (age 10½ - 18 on first day of event) from all over the world. Situated in rural Cheshire, close to Manchester and Liverpool and less than 2 hours from London by train, it is perfectly located for your next adventure.
Come and join in for a week of fun, freedom, and adventure. There is an exciting programme of activities every day packed full of unique and exciting opportunities to make new and lasting friendships. Complementing this programme of activities there will be a fantastic range of arena events and evening entertainment throughout the camp, right from day 1.
With nearly 30 years of experience, the Chamboree team is ready to welcome groups from around the world and are perfectly equipped with the experience necessary to make your group’s visit to Chamboree an enjoyable one.
Support is available to groups wishing to attend Chamboree with advice on planning your trip, fitting Chamboree into part of a wider adventure. Help and assistance is on hand for things such as, group buddying, limited home hospitality, advice on travel arrangements, food purchase. Just get in touch for more information.
NICES, Netherlands
29 July 12 August 2017
NICES is a summer camp for all the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from Europe (and far outside?) between 14 and 21 years old. The event distinguishes itself from other camps through its flexible attitude: participants can stay for as many days as they want and each night they can register for the activities of the next day. These activities can be chosen individually, so you can start adventuring with your new friends right away.
www.nices.nl / www.facebook.com/NicesScoutCamp
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Jam Cam, Ecuador
2017
www.scoutsecuador.org/jamcamecuador
#jamcamecuador
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31st Asia Pacific Regional Jamboree, Mongolia
27 July – 2 August 2017
12 – 17 year old participants in patrols of 9 with a leader. Cost $200 inc food.
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10th Serbian Jamboree
27 July – 2 August 2018
10th Serbian National Jamboree, www.jamboree.rs
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Moot, Cuzco, Peru
27 July – 5 August 2018
Held in the imperial city of Cuzco-Peru, near the Urubamba valley in Andes
28 July – 4 August 2018
Approx £130
www.wwe2016.org.uk
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Walesby World Experience 2018
28 July – 4 August 2018
Approx £130
www.wwe2016.org.uk
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Brumjam 2020
1 – 8 August 2020
BrumJam 202 is Birmingham County’s 3rd International Jamboree. Returning to the Blackwell Court in the heart of the West Midlands . Open to Scouts/Guides/Explorers/Senior Section (under 18) can attend as participants with their Groups. For all those over 18 there is an opportunity to attended part of the Staff Team. There will be 6 full days of activities and entertainment.
www.brumjam.org