Central European Jamboree Bulletin

Central European Jamboree BULLETIN No. 1 June 2015

Dear Scouts and Guides, We would like to invite you to Central European Jamboree (CEJ) 2016 “The Art of Scouting�.

We will be happy if you decide to visit Poland next summer and spend 10 days with us and scouts and guides from other countries. You will find all important information about this event below. We believe this will encourage you to attend CEJ 2016 even more.

Malgorzata Sinica Chief Guide, The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association

Central European Jamboree 2016 is organised under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

WHAT IS CENTRAL EUROPEAN JAMBOREE?

The tradition of the Central European Jamboree started in 1997 in Prague, but it connects to the Camp of Slavonic Scouts held in 1931 in the same city.

Since 2002 the Central European Jamboree takes place in every second year and the organization of the event rotates between Magyar Cserkészszövetség, Slovenský skauting, Junák - český skaut and Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego.

The goal of the Central European Jamboree is to strengthen the cooperation between Scout associations of the region and to offer financially more acceptable option to all-European events or world jamborees. The number of countries participating in CEJ has been increasing.

The Hungarian CEJ - Concordia 2010 was attended by scouts and guides from 17 countries.

In 2014 CEJ was organised by Junák český skaut. In 2016 it comes back after eight years to Poland.

DATE 4-14 August 2016

PLACE AND VENUE

CEJ 2016 will take place in Wroclaw, a city located in the south-west part of Poland. Wroclaw is the capital of Lower Silesia which is one of the most attractive regions in Poland. You can find there an unforgettable fusion of history and modernity. The city is an important cultural, touristic, academic and economic centre. It is worth mentioning that Wroclaw was chosen European Capital of Culture for 2016.

You simply have to experience it!

The camp will be located in a big green area in the suburbs of Wroclaw, prearranged especially for CEJ 2016. You will need your own tents to sleep.

Toilets, showers and canteen will be provided.

PROGRAMME The motto of CEJ 2016 is “The Art of Scouting�. Art is something that can connect scouts, give them the possibility to express their own thoughts and develop various skills.

CEJ 2016 offers: • artistic workshops run by professionals • various trips in the region of Lower Silesia – hiking with a lot of attractions (bikes, canoes) • scout service to local community • on-site games and activities (circus, sport activities, cooking, crafts, etc.)

• festivals and concerts During the whole Jamboree each group will be working with other groups from different countries, so that it will help the participants to make long-lasting friendships. We believe that CEJ 2016 will be the beginning of cooperation between scouts from different countries in the future.

WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO CEJ 2016?

• It is a great occasion to meet other scouts and guides • You can make long-lasting friendships here • You can learn about cultures of other participants • You will have a great adventure • Poland is a fantastic country to visit!

TAKE PART

PARTICIPANTS CEJ 2016 is the jamboree for scouts and guides aged 14 to 17. Patrols should consist of 9 participants and 1 adult leader. All you have to do is to organise the group of 9 scouts with the leader and contact your Head of National Contingent.

IST If you are more than 18 years old and you would like to come to CEJ 2016 you can become part of the International Service Team (IST). IST members will help us to prepare jamboree in the areas of Programme, Logistics, Communications, Security, etc.

• If you are from V4 Countrie and you would like to participate in CEJ 2016 as a participant or IST you have to contact the Head of Contingent from your country. They should give you more datails about registration. • If you are from another country - please send an email to the CEJ office.

The registration will start 1st of September.

FEES Participants and leaders – 700 PLN (ca. 150 EUR) (it includes the accommodation, meals and programme activities) IST – 350 PLN (ca. 85 EUR) All fees should be paid in Polish Zlotys (PLN) until 29 February 2016.

REGISTRATION Registration for participants will begin on 1 September 2015 and finish on 31 December 2015 and will be provided by National Contingents of each association.

If you want to become a member of the IST, you have to fill in the registration form, which will be available on the CEJ official website. The registration of IST will also begin on 1 September 2015 and finish on 31 December 2015.

MOST IMPORTANT DATES Till June 2015

2015

The selection of national contingents

1 September 2015 Beginning of the registration of the contingents

Autumn 2015 Meeting of the Heads of National Contingents

31 December 2015 End of the registration the participants and IST

29 February 2016

2016

Deadline of payment for participants and IST

4-14 August 2016 Central European Jamboree

CONTACT In case of any questions or doubts, please contact the Central European Jamboree Executive Team by an e-mail cej@zhp.pl or visit FAQ section on the official website www.cej2016.pl.

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