1. 24th Australian Jamboree
Where – Cataract Scout Park
(1 hr drive South, near Appin)
When – January 2nd to 14th 2016
Who – 12,000+ Scouts from all over Australia
Hundreds of International Scouts
4,000 Leaders
Theme – “Leap Into Adventure”

2. Home Web Page

3. Eligibility

4. Application Process
Applications must be completed and submitted online
Print your application and have both parents/guardians (where applicable) sign the Agreement, Activities and Authority form (and tick the 7 appropriate boxes)
Hand your form to the Scout Leader to sign, along with your first payment by 2nd March
It will then be forwarded to the Group Leader to sign
Next it will be sent to the Region office to be signed by the Regional Commissioner
All applications and monies must be received by the Region Office by 16th March

5. Cost & Fundraising
The total cost is $1,385 (includes 13 days activities, food, accommodation, entertainment)
1) First Payment - $825 due 2nd March to Scout Leader (16th March to Region Office)
2) Second Payment - $290 due 19th June to Scout Leader (30th June to Region Office)
3) Third Payment - $270 due 21st August to Scout Leader (31st August to Region Office)
Fundraising – This is why fundraising is so important!!!!!
Our hope is that the 2nd and 3rd payments can be covered from our fundraising efforts...and if we do really well, we can refund some of the 1st payment!

6. What’s Included What's Included
Jamboree Fee to include the following minimum requirements for all participants:
Jamboree hat
Jamboree scarf
Theme shirt
Theme badge
Jamboree award
Identity tag
Appropriate handbooks
Meals
Activities
Admission fees
Camping fees
Other items as notified

7. Activities Off-Site There will be at least 3 off-site activities;
City Tour
a commercial operator site (theme park type activity)
Water Base Activity
Onsite
Onsite activities will include (but not limited to);
Challenge Valley
Abseiling, Flying Fox, Caving
Waterslide
Skills Base
Australiana Village
Themed Physical activity base
Arena Program & Night time activities

8. Entertainment Main Arena Opening and Closing Ceremonies Gang Show
International Night
Comedy
& lots more
Mini Arena
Jamboree Idol
Dance Parties
Media TV and Radio
Movies