WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2015

23rd World Scout Jamboree July 28 to August 8, 2015 Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Includes Pre Camp 4-day Pre-Camp in Hong Kong, situated on the southeast coast of China, it is one of the world’s most thriving and cosmopolitan cities. Home Hospitality We are offering it immediately after the Jamboree to deepen the understanding of the Japanese way of life and culture, and cultivate mutual understanding.

YOUTH LEADERS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TEAM

Youth Your birth date must be between July 28, 1997 and July 27, Each Scout gets the opportunity to attend one World Jamboree as a participant! A chance to meet Scouts and new friends from around the world! Attend with your group or join a composite patrol for WJ15!

Composite Patrol Groups Check our Facebook Page to meet other Groups that need more individual members OR Post on our Facebook Page to find a Group That needs another member. Facebook.com/23WSJ

International Service Team If interested, please go to our Scouts Canada microsite and click on online registration to apply.

Possible Impediments to World Jamboree Participation for Youth

Cost The cost to attend is $5,995.

What it includes All transportation: Return flights between Canada and Japan and internal travel such as rail, train, bus, flight or metro while in Hong Kong and Japan, including all travel agent fees; A 4-day Pre-Camp in Hong Kong including connecting flight and all transportation costs, accommodation, activities and breakfasts;

What it includes The 10-day World Jamboree at Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City, Japan, including all tents and equipment, all activities and three meals a day; Main meals and drinks on flights between Canada and Japan; A branded Canadian Contingent Kit and an official WJ uniform for all participants.

Fundraising Need to raise $285 a month from October 2013 until the Jamboree. Establish a strong Group and/or Area World Jamboree Organizing Committee with a track record of successful past fund raising activities.

Types of Fundraising Simple Sales Work Projects Profit Sharing Donations Personal Projects Grants and Bursaries

Fundraising Examples Simple Sales examples Food, crafts, Christmas trees, multi-tools, First aid kits, mugs, etc. Work Projects examples Leaf raking, car wash, painting jobs, Garden maintenance, after sale cleanup, Door to door flyer drop, etc.

Fundraising Examples Profit Sharing examples Scout Popcorn sales, Scoutrees, Group sales projects, Barbeques, pancake breakfasts/suppers, etc. Donations examples Individuals in Community, service club organizations, Business & Corporations, Church communities, school organizations, family/personal, etc.

Fundraising Examples Personal Projects examples Pop can recycling, redeemable beverage containers, helping family and neighbours, baby sitting, etc. Grants & Bursaries examples Community grant programs, award recognition bursaries, corporate grant programs

Area Support Establish a strong Area World Jamboree Organizing Committee that reaches out to all age-eligible youth and invites them to join with other youth from the Area in order to make up one or more composite patrol units. The invitation should include identified opportunities to participate in Area fund raising.

Need to Advertise Widespread advertising including social media, Council/Area/Group communications, personal contacts with youth and/or families (preferably 'and').

Scouts Canada Canadian Contingent Facebook.com/23WSJ Twitter.com/WJ2015Canada

Japan Neither Scouts Canada nor the World Scouting Organization would ever put any member of Scouting in a situation of risk.

Parents Normally this is a parental concern. Discuss with parents the nature of a Jamboree, the unique opportunities it provides and the very large number of youth and adults who attend from all corners of the globe. Ease parental fears and answer all questions to the best of your ability.

Work A member of the Area Organizing Committee should (or arrange for someone to) contact the youth’s employer (with his or her consent) and act as an advocate for the youth. Employers are generally sympathetic to such requests when they understand the full nature of the World Jamboree event and the maturity which often comes as a result of it.

Social Events Area Organizing Committees might organize a few social events such as bowling, roller blading, pizza party or movie night so that participating youth will get to know each other.

Camping Get-to-know-you camps or campfires are also a good means of mixing. All of these events are good opportunities to include the parents of the youth and to have a WSJ information update session.

Questions?

Join us in Hong Kong and Japan in 2015! Register online today at scouts.ca/japan2015