guide pack

Introduction What is a Jamboree?

History Japan 2015 Jamboree Activities How to apply

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Keep in Touch Contact Cards Envelopes

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Advice

Learn about Japan Guiding & Scouting Recipes and crafts

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Jamboree Survival Kit Fundraising Tips Speaking from Experience After the Jamboree

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Extras

Friendships

Traditions

Information

Contents

Extra Note Pages + Stickers and Poster

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Celebrate Together Hello Guides!

In this information pack you will find all you need to know to prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime, as a participant at the next World Scout Jamboree, which will be held in Japan. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn about the world, challenge yourself, try some exciting activities and to of course, celebrate together with fellow guides and scouts of the world.

Theres lots of information for you to read, and a leaflet for your parents. You can ask your Guide Leaders about anything you’re not sure about. But this pack will also be a lot of

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fun, giving you a glimpse of what is to come!

I hope you have a wonderful time at the 2015 Jamboree, and create many fond memories you will never forget. Be sure to share your adventures after the Jamboree with other guides.

All the best, Claudia Griffin Founder of Celebrate Together

What is a World Scout Jamboree?

A World Scout Jamboree is an international gathering of tens of thousands of scouts and guides from across the world, held every four years, where all live together in peace in a tented city for an exciting, fun filled two weeks.

The Jamboree provides the participants with the chance to try new activities, face their fears, learn about others and make new friends.

This global gathering has a unique atmosphere that you won’t be able to experience anywhere else, as it is a first-hand experience of multiculturalism in action; an opportunity to interact and participate with others from different cultures and to build solidarity and understand-

ing across cultural and geographical boundaries.

Participants attending the Jamboree are between 14 and 17 years olds. They attend the event in national groups, called Contingents. There is one contingent from each of the 160 countries where there are Scouts recognised by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement.

The event is supported by thousands of international adult volunteers who give up their time to make your experience special.

The World Scout Jamboree truly is an amazing unique experience: for participants, for staff, and even for the visitors who come to see the camp in action!

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History Scouting began in 1907, founded by Lord BadenPowell.

The first world Scout Jamboree was held in 1920, in London, UK, and was attended by 8,000 scouts from 34 countries. It was Baden-Powell’s attempt to bring together Scouts of all nationalities.

The Jamboree’s are held in a different country, around every four years.

Each jamboree has its own theme, which relates to the activities that the participants will do.

The Jamboree’s have been held in many countries around the world.

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Year Event Location

Attendance

1920 1st United Kingdom 1924 2nd Denmark 1929 3rd United Kingdom 1933 4th Hungary 1937 5th Netherlands 1947 6th France 1951 7th Austria 1955 8th Canada 1957 9th United Kingdom 1959 10th Philippines 1963 11th Greece 1967 12th United States 1971 13th Japan 1975 14th Norway 1983 15th Canada 1987/88 16th Australia 1991 17th South Korea 1995 18th Netherlands 1998/99 19th Chile 2002/03 20th Thailand 2007 21st United Kingdom 2011 22nd Sweden 2015 23rd Japan 2019 24th United States

8,000 4,549 50,000 25,792 28,750 24,152 12,884 11,139 30,000 12,203 14,000 12,011 23,758 17,259 14,752 14,434 20,000 28,960 31,000 24,000 38,074 40,061

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Japan 2015 The 23rd World Scout Jamboree will be held in Kirara-hama in Japan, on 28/7/15 to 8/8/15. This might seem like a very long time away, but its time to start preparing, and definitely time to get excited about whats to come! Heres a sneak peak at some of the activities you will be enjoying:

WA: A Spirit Of Unity ‘WA’ is the theme of the Jamboree, standing for harmony, unity, friendship and peace.

- Taste yummy food from around the world in the food houses, and try cooking some yourself - Try out some new sports and activities - Learn about the history of scouting, and what it is like around the world - Discover things about each country, trying out games, crafts and traditions - Relax and pamper

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Jamboree Activities yourself - Get to understand the religions and cultures of otgers - Badge swap with new found friends - Ceromines, parades, parties, concerts and themed days are a highlight of the Jamboree, where you can celebrate together with Scouts and Guides from across the world!

The following information is provided by the Scout Association of Japan about the programme for the Jamboree: Peace Programme One-day off-site visit to Hiroshima will provide an opportunity for all to learn from the history of 1945.

Participants will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

including the museum.

Global Development Village (GDV) GDV will be an on-site module, which tries to raise awareness over the global issues such as peace, environment, development, human rights and health among participants.

Exploring Nature A full day module that will foster better understanding of the surrounding nature will also bring appreciation to the environment.

Cross Road of Culture CRC will be an activity to promote exchange of cultures, and learn respect to the cultures of own and the others. There will be

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Jamboree Activities a programme that aims to deepen the cultural understanding of Japan from traditional to pop culture among the participants.

City of Science COS will be one-day programme which will deepen understanding of advances in science and technology and the benefits and problems associated with science.

Community Services Participants can compare their own community by seeing the other community. This programme would include practical implementation of the “Reaching Out” strategy in the local community.

Participants will be able to experience real Japan by

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working with local people.

Water Activities Water activities such as sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, rafting and fishing will be carried out at lakes, rivers or the nearby coast.

How to apply If you’re excited about the jamboree, well why not apply? Give your parent/ guardian the leaflet included in this information pack, and then lets get started!

the rest of the unit and your leaders, so you have nothing to worry about when its time to attend the Jamboree. You’ll have a lot of fun making friends you’ll keep for life.

You will need to attend a selection weekend camp, to make sure your guiding camping skills are on top form! During your selection weekend, you will try lots of fun challenges, where your ability to work in a team will be tested.

So, don’t waste any time, let your Guide Leader know that you want to experience the Jamboree!

If you’re selected to attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree, you will be put in to a unit with other Scouts and Guides from your area.

Two years of regular meetups and camps will ensure you really get to know

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一緒に祝う

All About Japan

Japan: Facts & Figures - Japan is a cluster of 6,852 islands - The capital of Japan is Tokyo, the largest metropolitan area in the world - 128 million people live in Japan, making it the worlds 10th largest population - Japanese currency is the Yen (¥)

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- The official language is Japenese - The two main religions are Buddishm and Shinto - The land area of Japan is 378,000 square kilometers - Emperor Akihito is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people - The main industries are: automobiles, precision machinery, consumer electronics, computers, & electronic goods - The national flag (Hinomaru) depicts the sun as a red ball against a white background.

Have a go at learning some basic Japanese in time for the Jamboree!

English

Japanese

Hi Welcome

Yaa やあ Youkoso irasshai mashita ようこそいら っしゃいま した Arigatou ありがとう Ohayou gozaimasu おはようござ います Oyasumi nasai おや すみなさい Sayonara さようなら Sumimasen すみません

Thankyou Good Morning Goodnight Goodbye Excuse Me

Japanese Taps Hi wa, Ochinu Umi mo, Yama mo, Sora mo, Kami ni, moto ni Yasu Shi

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Guiding & Scouting Who doesn’t love a good sing around a campfire, toasting marshmellows and laughing away with friends? Its a great tradition in guiding, so here are some campfire songs for you to share with the new friends you’ll meet.

Land of the Silver Birch Land of the silver birch, home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose wanders at will Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more Boom diddi-eye-di, boom diddi-eye-di,boom diddieye-di boom My heart is sick for you here in the lowlands I will return to you hills

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of the north Swift as a silver fish, canoe of birch bark The mighty waterways carry me forth There where the blue lake lies I’ll set my wigwam Close to the water’s edge silent and still Campfires Burning Campfire’s burning, campfire’s burning, Draw nearer, draw nearer, In the gloaming, in the gloaming, Come sing and be merry.

On Top of Spaghetti On top of Spaghetti, all covered with cheese,I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed.

Traditions It rolled off the table, and onto the floor,And then my poor meatball rolled out of the door.

It rolled down the garden, and under a bush,And then my poor meatball was nothing but mush!The mush was as tasty, as tasty could be,And the very next summer it grew into a tree.The tree was all covered, all covered with moss,And on it grew meatballs, all covered with sauce.So if you have spaghetti, all covered with cheese,Hold onto your meatball, ‘cause someone might sneeze.

A Pizza Hut...

A big Girl Guide,A big Girl Guide,A skinny little brownie and a big Girl

Guide, A big Girl Guide,A big Girl Guide,A skinny little brownie and a big Girl Guide, The Leaders! The Leaders!

A skinny little brownie and a big Girl Guide, A Guider,A Guider,A skinny little brownie and a big Girl Guide, A spotty Scout,A spotty ScoutA grubby little Wolf Cub and a spotty Scout A spotty Scout,A spotty ScoutA grubby little Wolf Cub and a spotty Scout Tiny Beavers!Tiny Beavers!

A grubby little Wolf Cub and a spotty ScoutTiny Beavers!Tiny Beavers! A grubby little Wolf Cub and a spotty Scout.

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Crafts BRITISH

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JAPANESE

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Recipes BRITISH

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JAPANESE

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Keep In Touch During your amazing two weeks at the Jamboree, you are bound to make many new friends, as well as your unit that you will travel with, you’ll meet scouts and guides from all over the world, each with different cultures and traditions to learn about.

Maybe you’ll meet these new found friends again if you choose to attend another Jamboree.

You should keep your international friendships up after the Jamboree, maybe as penpals, or Facebook friends! Fill out these handy contact cards with your contact details, or create your own to give to the new friends you meet.

Why not include a little treat for your friends, like a badge to swap or some

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Contact Cards

british memrobelia?

If you decide being penpals would be fun, simply save the included writing paper and envelope and write away!

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Envelopes

Survival Kit Maybe the Jamboree is your first trip away from home without your family, but theres no need to be worried with our Jamboree survival kit!

Included: - Tea bag, for when you’re missing all things British - Toothbrush, because somebody is bound to forget!

- Plaster, just in case - Spare socks, in case you run out

fun-packed schedule, theres no time for feeling homesick. You’ll be surrounded by friends old and new, as well as helpful leaders who will be on hand to help with any problem you may be having. As well as this, around the Jamboree camp site, there are destignated ‘Listening Ears’, so rest assured that there will always be someone arround to listen.

You can create your own survival kit before the Jamboree - go on, you deserve it for leaving your home comforts behind.

Japan may seem like a very far away destination, but with a busy Jamboree

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Fundraising Tips So now comes the daunting part of preparing for your Jamboree experience, raising the money.

Lets have a look at how to put the ‘fun’ into fundraising!

- Face Painting - Sponsered Challenges - Car Boot Sales - Competitions: Guess the name of the teddy, etc - Themed Ticketed Events - Handmade Craft Selling - Cake Selling

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Speaking from Experience Heres your chance to find out what the Jamborees are like, from Guides who have attended previous Jamborees!

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Bag Packs Coin Collection Donations Bursary/grants Easyfundraising.org

And don’t forget to ask your Guide Unit for help.

Your leaders will support your fundraising, giving you information on grants you could ask for.

Many may have attended international camps theirselves, so will know it can be a struggle. Remember, the experience you will have at the Jamboree will be worth the time it takes to fundraise!

Hannah 21st WSJ United Kingdom I was unsure what to expect from the Jamboree, but it turned out to be the best thing I have ever done. I loved the ceromonies and would recomend Guides to go to the Jamboree if they can, as its a decision they won’t regret! I learnt so much about the world around me. The programme was jam-packed with activities!

Nicole 22nd WSJ Sweden This Jamboree was an amazing experience I will never forget. My favourite part was joining an international patrol, and making new friends. I want to go to the next Jamboree; I’m now addicted!

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After the Jamboree After having the time of your life at the Jamboree, you’re bound to feel a little blue afterwards. So why not think about the exciting times that are to come? The 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be held in West Virginia, USA, and you’ll have the opportunity to apply to be a member of the International Service Team (IST).

As a member of the IST, you can share this event with the next generation of Guides and Scouts.

Extras Excited Yet? Pull out this poster for on your bedroom wall to show off to your friends and family about the amazing time that you’re going to have. And use these stickers to decorate whatever you want.

This all may seem a very long time away, but it just goes to show what a life changing experience the Jamboree is.

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Jamboree Information Pack Written, Illustrated and Designed

by Claudia Griffin Official Jamboree Photography With Thanks To www.worldscoutjamboree.se Official Japan 2015 Website www.23wsj.jp For More Information on Girlguiding UK www.girlguiding.org.uk

Copyright Š Girlguiding UK 2011. The 23rd World Scout Jamboree is an official event of the World Organization of The Scout Movement, hosted by The Scout Association of Japan.