39th World Scout Conference - 11th World Scout Youth Forum - Brochure by World Organization of the Scout Movement

39th World Scout Conference Curitiba, 10-14 January 2011

11th World Scout Youth Forum Blumenau, 3-6 January 2011

Official Logo The Official Logo of the 39th World Scout Conference and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum is composed of three main elements: The Blue and Gold Arara (Macaw) - among the many species of Brazilian Araras, the blueand-gold (Ara ararauna) is the best known for its colors that resemble the Brazilian flag. The Blue and Green Wave - the wave represents the dynamism of Scouting, in constant â&#x20AC;&#x153;movementâ&#x20AC;?. It also represents the natural resources and beauties of Brazil, highlighting the green forests and blue rivers and ocean. The WOSM Emblem - The World Scout Conference is the highest decision-making body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and it is intended for its members.

Welcome to Brazil

Message from the President of União dos Escoteiros do Brasil

Message from the Chairman of the Organizing Committee

União dos Escoteiros do Brasil has worked hard on the preparation of the 39th World Scout Conference and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum and we are glad you will come to spend this week with us.

At the 37th World Scout Conference in 2005 in Hammamet, Tunísia, Brazil was elected to host the 39th World Scout Conference and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum – after 100 years, for the first time, it will happen in South America. This was only possible because of our role on the international scene, putting together all the experience gained over many years (and others to come), to achieve our main goal; which is also the main goal of our World Organization, that is, the growth of the Scout Movement in Brazil, Latin America and the World.

Hosting the main Scout leadership worldwide in our country is a reason to be proud and very happy, but it is also a great responsibility. We will be very honoured to have your presence. We hope that you will enjoy the Conference as much as you possibly can and it will also be an opportunity to be part of the important decisions that the World Scout Movement will make-and also, of course, enjoy the attractions that our country has to offer. We will do our best to make sure that the 39th World Scout Conference and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum reach their goals and can contribute to the creation of a better world. Welcome! Join forces and share this dream with us!

This has required true hard team work, bringing together the efforts of the Cities of Curitiba and Blumenau, the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina and the government of the Republic of Brazil, as well as our Parliamentary Scout Union, to support and act as fuel to hundreds of volunteers who will make this World Conference a happy and unforgettable reality. It is a privilege to chair a group of women and men so prepared, passionate to the Scout cause, truly responsible and competent. They are volunteers with a professional spirit and professionals with a volunteer spirit. My sincere tribute and recognition to each and every one of them.

My warmest hugs, Thank you all and Be Prepared! Rubem Tadeu Cordeiro Perlingeiro

Paulo Salamuni

The World Scout Conference The World Scout Conference is the governing body, the “general assembly” of Scouting, and is composed of all the members of the World Organization: the National Scout Organizations. Its function is to consider the policy and standards of the Scout Movement throughout the world, formulate the general policy of the World Organization, and take the action required to further the purpose of the Movement. National Scout Organizations must gain recognition from the World Scout Conference to become members of WOSM- and there can only be one NSO per country. In the case of a country having more than one Scout Association, a federation is formed for the purposes of national coordination and world membership. Member Organizations can be represented at World Scout Conferences by a maximum of six delegates. The Conference meets every three years. Delegates and observers authorized by their National Scout Organization are eligible to register and attend the event. Delegations usually include the International Commissioner, Chairman, Chief Scout, Executive and Board members.

One of the functions of the Conference is to elect members of the World Scout Committee, admit new member countries, and select the venues for forthcoming World Scout events which include the World Scout Jamboree, the World Scout Moot, the World Scout Conference and the World Scout Youth Forum. The 39th World Scout Conference will be held from the 10th to 14th of January 2011 at Estação Convention Center in Curitiba, Brazil. Built in 2004, it’s a stateof-the-art, world-class convention center with 25,000 square meters of fully air-conditioned space able to host events for up to 5,000 people (www. estacaoconvention.com.br). The Conference will have translation to and from English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese. According to the World Scout Committee, the contents of the Conference will be based on the Motto “Leaders of Innovation”. Besides the working meetings the host Organization of UEB (Scouts Brazil) already planned the following for the participants:

Conference Programme Leaders of Innovation MORNING SUNDAY 9 JANUARY MONDAY 10 JANUARY

AFTERNOON

EVENING

World Scout Committee Meeting and other meetings New participants briefing Regional Meetings

Conference Starts

Conference

Scouts Own

Opening Ceremony

TUESDAY 11 JANUARY

Conference

International Evening

WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY

Outdoor Activity at Santa Monica Camp Club

Brazilian Evening

THURSDAY 13 JANUARY

Conference

Free Evening

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY

Conference

Regional Meetings

Closing Ceremony

1. Scouts own at the famous Wire-Opera (www.curitiba-parana.net/operaarame.htm). With 2,400 seats the Wire Opera was built inside an old rock quarry combining nature with its trees and fish in the lake with the musical romanticism of the area. 2. Opening Ceremony at Positivo Theater (www.teatropositivo.com. br). The Theater has 2,500 seats and its architecture is based on the Greek Theater of Epidaurus (from IV Century B.C.). Here you will have classic and folkloric elements of Brazilian Culture on a 1 and ½ hour entertainment, followed by a dinner cocktail. 3. International Evening at the Convention Center, when all the NSOs are invited to show a bit of their culture and tradition, including snacks, food, drinks, pictures, crafts, clothes, music and dances.

4. Outdoor day at Santa Monica Camp Club (see http://www.santamonica.rec. br), one of the largest Camp Clubs in Latin America with aprox. 432 acres. 5. Brazilian Evening, lots of fun, dance and local food for all participants at the gorgeous Santa Monica Camp Club. 6. Closing Ceremony at the Estação Convention Center in Curitiba followed by a dinner Carnival party at the Madalosso Restaurant (www.madalosso.com.br) the largest Restaurant in the world, that can serve up to 4,645 meals at the same time.

The World Scout Youth Forum The World Scout Youth Forum (WSYF) is an educational event to support the process of developing youth participation in decision makeing. The 11th WSYF will take place in Blumenau, from Monday 3 January to Thursday 6 January 2011.

With that in mind, in its first meeting in Geneva in November 2008, the Planning Committee agreed on a number of topics that would be relevant to discuss. Both Scouting and non-Scouting topics were considered.

Each National Scout Organization can send up to two delegates and three observers; therefore, the maximum number of participants in a delegation is five.

Theme: “Paddle your own canoe” “Empowering young adults”, including:

According to Resolution 6/02 on Youth Involvement in Decision-Making, the WSYF shall be to enable young people to:

share their ideas and experiences on current issues affecting young people in different parts of the world;

suggest ways of strengthening national youth policies and training young people for world citizenship; and

contribute new ideas to the Movement on how to enrich educational programs for young people over 18”

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Youth involvement in society (active citizenship/ youth empowerment/ rights of young people)

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Skills for life (diversity/ soft skills/ leadership)

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Personal Commitment

Youth Forum Programme MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Arrival of participants at Curitiba International Airport.

Buses will take participants from Curitiba International Airport to Blumenau (Hotel Viena) throughout the day (220km).

MONDAY 3 JANUARY

YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME

Opening Ceremony and cocktail: Carlos Gomes Theatre.

TUESDAY 4 JANUARY

YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME

Free evening

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY

YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME

Brazilian barbecue and music at Hotel’s Swimming Pool.

THURSDAY 6 JANUARY

YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME

YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME Closing Ceremony

Dinner Party at German Village

SUNDAY 2 JANUARY

“World Wide Movement – Scouting”, including: •

Revitalizing the Young Programme (Quality of the programme (growth)/ Scouting and technology/ Guidelines for the Rover Scout Section)

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Impact on society (Millennium Development Goals / The Scouts of the World Award/ Environment/ Education for Peace)

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International Scouting (Values of Scouting/ Items from the agenda of the 39th World Scout Conference, 2011/ Strategy for Scouting/ World Organization of the Scout Movement)

The 11th WSYF will be held at Viena Park Hotel (www.vienahotel.com.br) in Blumenau, Brazil. It is a beautiful and comfortable installation in downtown Blumenau, surrounded by green mountains. Fully equipped for the event the Viena Hotel will offer comfort and satisfaction to the participants.

Brazil Generous spirit, solidarity and their great sense of humor are among the most significant characteristics of Brazilian people. To all this, add a country with a huge territorial expanse and you will have a land where it is always possible to fit one more. Come to Brazil!

Brazil is a very diverse country. Its coastline stretches 8,500 km along the east, there are rivers and forests in the north and west and its many international borders bring nations and cultures together. The natural life in Brazil is exquisite and the climate varies from high tropical temperatures in some parts to freezing weather with mountaintops covered with snow in the winter in others. The coastline is made up of thousands of paradisiacal beaches, whilst inland there are huge tropical forests, dense vegetation and sub tropical forests. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Atlantic Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; complete the mosaic that makes up the Brazilian territory. Living in large urban centres, medium cities and small towns, the Brazilian population, composed of many different races, is spread out across the territory like an enormous kaleidoskope where people, cultures and tradition live together in peace and happiness. It is this happiness that we want to share with you in 2011 in Curitiba, ParanĂĄ in the south of Brazil, at the 39th World Scout Conference.

Curitiba The capital city of the State of Paraná is a modern and cosmopolitan city. It has been colonised by immigrants of different ethnic groups who have kept most of their traditions, including their wonderfully diverse and delicious gastronomy. Care for nature is a characteristic of the city where there is 55.09 m2 of ‘green space’ per inhabitant, more than twice the recommendation of the World Health Organisation. Just the parks and squares alone add up to 80.7 million m2. Modernity is also a characteristic of Curitiba that, together with safety and comfort makes it an excellent place to live and, without a doubt, to visit. Curitiba also has an efficient transportation system, modern and efficient hotels and various convention centres with the necessary infrastructure, safety and the comfort to host a big event. It is easy to get to Curitiba: it is 800 km from Rio de Janeiro and only 400 km from São Paulo, which means no more than 40 minutes by plane. It has an international airport that connects the city to all parts of the country and many cities in other countries. One of the most prosperous and organized cities in Brazil, Curitiba with its 2.5 million inhabitants is also a world-wide example in urban solutions, education and environment. The Brazilian metropolis, in southern Brazil, was nominated as the American Capital of Culture 2003, an initiative of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Blumenau Blumenau is known as one of the cities in Brazil with the highest German influence in its culture and history. The city has strong European characteristics, charming visitors from everywhere for its architecture, nature, industry, food and drink. Get to know Blumenau!

State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, is a touristic, commercial and industrial center, founded in 1850 with 300,000 inhabitants. Its culture combines the magic of European traditions with the Brazilian hospitality and happiness. Nowadays the city presents a different life style, combining the German influence on its architecture, on the preservation of the environment, and its peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s productive strength and entrepreneurship. The products from here, especially textiles and crystals, are the fulfillment of the consumer dream of the majority of the visitors. Only 60 km (40 miles) from Santa Catarinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful beaches, Blumenau also has a high potential of specialized services and great infrastructure that are available to the community and everyone who have their business and events here. Blumenauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structures also transcends its limits. 200km (130 miles) away from Curitiba, the city has a high quality hotel chain with economic prices similar to the ones applied in Curitiba; besides, it has an extremely diversified gastronomy that pleases every taste.

The Inter Event For those young adults participating in the World Scout Youth Forum and in the World Scout Conference, the Host Committee is planning a special programme from 7 to 9 January 2011, to enable them to visit some Brazilian beautiful beaches at no extra cost. This inter-event programme will be organized only for those young adults who will participate in both Conference and Forum and who have registered in advance for both events.

Friday 7 January

Saturday 8 January

Sunday 9 January

The inter-event programme will take place in the city of Florian贸polis, State of Santa Catarina, a very popular summer destination in Brazil, with 42 beaches. During the inter-event programme, participants will have the opportunity to rest from the Forum and to recharge their batteries for the Conference by taking part in some beach sports / activities with local Scouts or just relaxing at Florian贸polis beaches.

MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Buses departures from Blumenau to Florianopolis (Recanto Champagnat) - 150km (Other participants will travel to Curitiba Airport - 220 km).

Concei莽茫o Lake.

Free evening

Beach activities and games.

Farewell Party and Dinner at Rio Vermelho Scout Centre, with local Scouts.

Trip to Curitiba (310 km). End of programme.

Official Hotels to the Conference The city of Curitiba is full of options for accommodation and here you will have the opportunity to choose the best option to have a wonderful stay during the 39th World Scout Conference

2 MERCURE Hotel Curitiba Batel

RADISSON Hotel Curitiba Category

Luxury

Single

R$225,00

Double or Twin

R$271,00

www.atlanticahotels.com.br

Category

Mid-Price

Single

R$146,00

Double or Twin

R$188,00

www.accorhotels.com.br

4 SHERATON Four Points By Sheraton Category

BRASIL 500 Bristol Dobly Brasil 500

Luxury

Single

R$236,00

Category

Mid-Price

Double or Twin

R$277,00

Single

R$197,00

Triple

R$323,00

Double or Twin

R$226,00

www.bristolhoteis.com.br

www.atlanticahotels.com.br

6 CURITIBA Hotel Deville Curitiba

PESTANA Curitiba Hotel Category

Category Luxury

Mid-Price

Single

R$131,00

Single

R$237,00

Double or Twin

R$148,00

Double or Twin

R$277,00

Triple

R$175,00

www.pestana.com

www.deville.com.br

8 PARANÁ SUÍTE Hotel

RAYON Hotel Deville Rayon Category Single

R$186,00

Double or Twin

R$221,00

www.deville.com.br

Luxury

Category

Budget

Single

R$159,00

Double or Twin

R$159,00

Triple

R$195,00

www.hotelparanasuite.com.br

10 NIKKO Hotel Category

SAN JUAN HotĂŠis Executive

Budget

Single

R$137,00

Category

Double or Twin

R$160,00

Single

R$115,00

Triple

R$194,00

Double or Twin

R$130,00

www.sanjuanhoteis.com.br

www.hotelnikko.com.br

Budget

12 LIZON Curitiba Hotel

VICTORIA Villa Hotel

Category

Budget

Category

Mid-Price

Single

R$137,00

Single

R$165,00

Double or Twin

R$148,00

Double or Twin

R$198,00

Triple

R$194,00

www.victoriavilla.com.br

www.lizon.com.br

Hotels Map Positivo University

Airport

Hotel Reservation Procedure

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Prices are in Brazilian Reais (R$) and include local taxes.

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All room rates are per room & per night and include breakfast.

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Exchange rate for US dollar is variable and is approximately R$ 1.90 to US$ 1 as of 1 June, 2010.

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Hotel bookings must be made through the Scout Association of Brazil (UEB) by using the enclosed hotel booking form.

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Hotel bookings will be accepted only from those who have registered with the World Scout Bureau to attend the Conference.

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Please do not book directly with the hotels as UEB cannot guarantee availability of transportation to and from the Airport for those who do.

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There is no guarantee that the hotel you select will be available at the time of your booking; hotels will be available on a first come first served basis.

HOTEL

24 hour service Lobby Bar Anti-alergic apartments Apartment for handicapped Breakfast included Check-in / out

14h / 12h

Credit card Fitness Center International Restaurant Internet - lobby Internet - restaurant Languages

Convention Center

Distance (meters)

2100

1700

330

1400

260

1450

400

100

1600

1850

2400

Laundry Sauna Swimming pool

Guest Rooms Air Conditioner Cable TV Minibar Individual Safe Internet

YES

FREE

PAY

530

24 hour Room Service

ALL

Accompanying Person’s Programme The best touristic spots were selected so that everybody can enjoy Curitiba’s natural beauties and culture.

Botanical Garden One of the most visited tourist spots in Curitiba. Opened in 1991, was created on the image of French gardens. In metal structure, the greenhouse has botanic species that are national reference, and a source of water. The native forest is marked with trails for walking route. It has exhibition spaces, library and auditorium.

Historic Area The old buildings of the City: Federal University of Paraná - the oldest in Brazil, Metropolitan Cathedral, Zero spot, the Largo da Ordem, the flower clock, Memory source, ruins of San Francisco Garibaldi Square, Church of Rosario, Presbyterian Church, Muslim Temple, Casa Romário Martins, Solar do Rosário, Curitiba’s Memorial and Museum of Paraná.

Paço da Liberdade - Palace of Liberty Former headquarters of the City Hall of Curitiba, opened in 1916, with details and drawings neoclassical art nouveau. It is the only monument of Curitiba overseen by the Office of Historic and Artistic Heritage, restored respecting its original features.

Wire Opera Theater between lakes, typical vegetation and cascades, with tubular structure and transparent roof. It’s part of Pedreira park along with Cultural Space Paulo Leminsky

Polish Immigration Memorial Known as Pope’s Woods, containing a statue of Pope John Paul II, due to his visit in 1980. Set of seven log houses, living reminder of faith and struggle of the Polish immigration started in 1871.

Tanguá Park Comprising the Rio Barigui natural reserve as well as the Park and Tingui Barigui. Features a wall of stone of 64 meters, gazebo, waterfalls and lakes linked by a wooden footbridge. It has a tunnel dug 50 meters into a rock wall.

Free University for the Environment Promotes research on the environment and ecology. Its architecture reproduces the shapes and colors in the four elements of nature: earth, fire, water and air.

Vila Velha Park Located 100 km from Curitiba. Exotic formations are the result of action of rain and wind, resembling a medieval city in ruins. These are basaltic sandstone. Its formation gose back 300 milion years, in the Carbon Age, when South America was together with Africa, Oceania and Antarctica, making the great continent “Gondwana”. The rock formations of variable geometry resembling various figures, such as cup, camel, sphinx, Indian, among others.

Train ride in the Atlantic Forest Railroad built on Serra do Mar, in 1880, connects Curitiba to Paranaguá. 110 km (75 miles) long, the train descends 1000 m (3,000 feet) through the forest, with 13 tunnels, 30 bridges and several viaducts where we seem to be floating on air.

Accompanying Person’s Programme Registration fee for the entire programme: 350 € The registration fee for the accompanying person is 350 Euros, including a participant kit, transfer, the opening and closing ceremonies, tours, excursions, cocktail, lunch on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th, opening cocktail, international Brazilian evening party and the closing dinner. Persons may register for this programme with the World Scout Bureau.

Monday 10 January

Programme Sumary: AFTERNOON Baden Powell Square Federal University of Parana Historical Center, opening ceremony

Tuesday 11 January

ALL DAY Polish Immigration Memorial Grove Park German and St. Lawrence Opera Wire and Pedreira Paulo Leminski Tanguá Park and Tingui Free University for the Environment, EVENING

Wednesday 12 January

ALL DAY

Thursday 13 January

International Night

ALL DAY

Train ride in the Atlantic Forest Brazilian Party

Natural Park of Vila Velha Free night

Friday 14 January

MORNING

Botanical Garden Panoramic Tower Closing Ceremony Transportation will be in buses with A/C and tour guide.

Tourism Plan your trip to Brazil in advance with AGATUR, including airline tickets, hotels and tours. Great Brazil Express - 9 days: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu Itinerary 1st DAY: FRIDAY - RIO DE JANEIRO

Rio de Janeiro SERVICES INCLUDED: Roundtrip Airline Ticket included from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro flying GOL; 2 nights with breakfast;Transfer hotel – airport – hotel; City tour plus Sugar Loaf Mountain visitation (tickets to the Cable Car not included); Corcovado Mountain plus Tijuca National Park (tickets not included); Tour guide.

2nd DAY: RIO DE JANEIRO – CURITIBA 3rd DAY:

CURITIBA – MORRETES ANTONINA – CURITIBA

4th DAY: CURITIBA – VILA VELHA – PONTA GROSSA 5th DAY: PONTA GROSSA – IRATI – GUARAPUAVA 6th DAY: GUARAPUAVA – CASCAVEL – FOZ DO IGUAÇÚ 7th DAY: FOZ DO IGUAÇU 8th DAY: FOZ DO IGUAÇU – RIO DE JANEIRO

SERVICES INCLUDED: Flights, ground transportation (lux train and bus), hotels of first class or touristic class with private bathroom (unless defined differently), all meals or only some meals according to each package, guides, plan of expenses, Belgian fee VAT (2,73%). PACKAGE PRICES

PACKAGE PRICES Copa Sul Hotel www.copasul.com.br US$655,00 / €435,00 plus tax

Iguassu Falls SERVICES INCLUDED: Roundtrip Airline Ticket included from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçú (Iguaçu Falls) flying GOL;2 nights with breakfast;Transfer hotel – airport – hotel; City tour plus Iguassu National Park visitation (tickets not included); Itaipu Dam Panoramic Tour (tickets not included); Tour guide. PACKAGE PRICES Best Western Falls Galli Hotel www.fallsgallihotel.com.br US$ 495,00 / €330,00 plus tax.

US$4.529,00 / €3.442,00 plus tax

Tourism City Tour Curitiba

By Night Curitiba

There is a lot to visit in Curitiba, that is considered one of the best cities to live in Brazil. In the 4 hours visit, it is possible to see the beauties of the city, to know its culture, its bus transportation, that serves as an example to the world, and its public cleanliness. The city has 25 parks and forests, several of them are thematic as a tribute to the main ethricities that influenced the formation of the local culture, such as Bosque do Papa and Bosque do Alemão. Departure at 9 am and return at 1 pm or departure at 2 pm and return at 6 pm. SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer Hotel / City Tour / Hotel; Guide. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Personal expenses such as lunch, beverages and desserts are not included in the package.

Night visit to the city of Curitiba, with the possibility to know the illuminated Botanical Garden greenhouse, to travel to the historical center with its old constructions and to pass by the also illuminated Flowers Street. The visit also includes a typical Italian dinner with a lot of pasta and spring chicken. Departure at 7:00 pm and return at 11:00 pm. SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer; Dinner at Santa Felicidade; City tour in Curitiba; Local Guide. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Personal expenses such as beverages and desserts are not included in the package. * Minimum of 2 people. PACKAGE PRICES

* Minimum of 2 people. PACKAGE PRICE US$55,00 / €38,00 - adults US$9,00 / €3,00 - children 6 to 12 (same car as adults)

US$75,00 / €50,00 - adults US$9,00 / €3,00 - children 6 to 12 (same car as adults)

Morretes and Antonina

State Park of Vila Velha

Feel the taste of Paraná knowing the delicious of Morretes and Antonina. From the typical Barreado on the best Morretes restaurants, most of them in front of Nhundiaquara river, to the small streets of Antonina, with its rich cultural and religious traditions kept by its peaceful population. SERVICES INCLUDED: In/Out Transfer; Train or ‘‘litorina’’ (special carriage) journey to Morretes; Lunch at Morretes (typical Barreado); City tour in Morretes and Antonina; Return with vans by the Graciosa road, with two stops; Arrive around 5:30 pm; Tour guide.

In the State Park of Vila Velha we visit some natural attractions, among them the rocky formations of thousand of years, that due to the wind and rain had formed interesting figures. The visit goes on to Furnas, that are deep digs formed by an underground river. PROGRAM: Departures from Curitva at 8:00 am. * On Tuesdays the park is closed. SERVICES INCLUDED: Transport; Local Guide. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Personal expenses such as lunch, beverages and desserts are not included in the package.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Drinks; General Extras. * Minimum of 2 people * Minimum of 2 people. PACKAGE PRICES

PACKAGE PRICES

US$98,00 / €65,00 - adults

Train Adults - US$ 115,00 / €77,00 Children 6 – 12 - US$ 58,00 / €39,00

US$20,00 / €15,00 - children 6 to 12 (same car as adults) NO

Children 3 – 5 - US$ 40,00 / €27,00 Litorina Adults - US$173,00 / €115,00 Children 6 – 12 - US$ 86,00 / €57,00 Children 3 – 5 - US$50,00 / €33,00

NOTES •

Values for each person, subject to change (after july, 31) and availability;

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Estimated rates (USD1 = R$2,00 / EUR1 = R$3,00). PLEASE CONSULT RATES ACCORDING THE DAY OF PAYMENT;

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Payment: Cash or Credit Card (VISA, MASTERCARD);

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Exclusive bookings with AGATUR.

AGATUR - Official Travel Agency of 39º World Scout Conference Phone 1:+55 41 3317 3242 E-mail - agatur@up.edu.br Open from monday to friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Coming to Brazil in January 2011? Here you have some information you may find useful: Brazil is served by major airlines from all over the world. The two main international airports are in São Paulo (Airport Code: GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and it is likely you will enter the country through one of these two airports. For the 39th World Scout Conference in Curitiba and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum in Blumenau you will have to fly to Curitiba (CWB). Upon your arrival at São Paulo’s or Rio de Janeiro’s international airports you will be helped by local Scouts on your transfer to the domestic flight to Curitiba. Note that when purchasing your flight ticket you may be given the option of changing to the domestic airports of Congonhas (CGH) in São Paulo or Santos Dumont (SDU) in Rio de Janeiro in continuation to Curitiba, something which we recommend you to avoid, as the transfer from the international airports to the domestic airports can be very time consuming and flights to Curitiba are also available from the international airports. In any case, if you have to transfer from one airport to another, due to no more availability from the international airports you will be helped by local scouts as well Forum participants must arrive in Curitiba, from where buses will take them to Blumenau in a trip that takes 3 hours through nice roads and green mountains. Conference participants will also be welcomed by Scouts in Curitiba and taken to their hotels. All of them are located less than 30 minutes from the airport. The following Brazilian airlines offer daily flights from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba as well as to other destinations in Brazil.

TAM Gol Ocean Air Azul WebJet

www.tam.com.br www.voegol.com.br www.oceanair.com.br www.voeazul.com.br www.webjet.com.br

Visas Citizens of some countries may need to have a valid Visa to enter Brazil. Please contact your foreign affairs office, your travel agency, your airline and/or the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate. Do not wait until the last minute to process your Visa in case you need it.

Business Hours Stores are usually open from 09:00 AM until 07:00 PM Monday through Friday. On Saturdays stores remain open until 01:00 PM and are closed in the afternoon. Shopping Malls are open Monday to Sunday, with reduced hours on Sundays and holidays. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM, and always close on weekends and holidays.

Money

Personal Insurance

Brazil’s currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). Foreign currencies should be exchanged in banks, authorized travel agencies or change bureaus upon arrival.

We strongly recommend the participants to have personal travel insurance to cover major medical expenses. During the events medical doctors and nurses will be taking care of first aids.

Your hotel may also change money for you, but usually at a worse rate. Business and shops do not accept foreign currency. Exchange bureaus are available by the Estação Convention Center. International credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. American Express is accepted in some places.

Weather As Brazil is in the South Hemisphere it is important to remember that it is going to be summer time.

Telephone and Internet Internet access is widely available at hotels and cybercafés, called Lan Houses in Brazil; it is usually charged by the hour. GSM and CDMA mobile phone networks are also present in most cities; please check with your service provider if your mobile phone will work in Brazil. To call a local or mobile phone in Curitiba you should dial + 55 41 (8 digits number) To call a local or mobile phone in Blumenau you should dial + 55 47 (8 digits number)

Electricity Many of you coming to Brazil may bring electrical apparatus equipped with plugs that won’t fit the Brazilian outlets. We advise you to bring universal adapters (travel adapter). The electrical frequency is 60 Hz in the whole country. The voltage varies from 110 V to 220 V.

Curitiba (WSC)

Sunrise: 6:35 Sunset: 20:10 Maximum temperature: 30 C Minimum temperature: 16 C

Blumenau (WSYF)

Sunrise: 6:25 Sunset: 20:15 Maximum temperature: 34 C Minimum temperature: 20 C

Florianopolis (Inter-events programme)

Sunrise: 6:20 Sunset: 20:10 Maximum temperature: 33 C Minimum temperature: 21 C

Don´t forget to bring sunscreen, especially those who are going to the inter-event and accompanying person programmes.

In Blumenau 220 V is used, and in Curitiba the voltage is 127 V (not a problem for 110 V equipment). 23

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