JOTT Saturday, May 12, 2018 BSA CONTINGENT 24th WORLD Jamboree on the Trail is a Where in the world would you like to go? July 22, 2019 – August 2, 2019 coordinated event where Scouts around the world simultaneously participate in As a member of the World Organization of the Scout Join the fun at the Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve in local hikes. All Scouts, whatever their age Movement, the Boy Scouts of America is invited to many West Virginia. New adventures, cultures, and friendships will and wherever they may be, are invited to events in different countries every year. be shared by Scouts from around the world during the 12- participate. day . This is a great opportunity to learn about other countries, people, and cultures through activities, learn new JOTA-JOTI The hosting duties are split between Canada, Mexico and Scouting skills and make new friendships. October 20, 21, and 22, 2017 the United States. The largest Scouting event in the world PTAC contingents have visited Japan, Switzerland and Italy. with over one million Scouts participating across 150 countries. Check out www.PathwayToAdventure.org/InternationalScouting Connect with Scouts around the world, around the nation, to see the places we are going next! and in your own community. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers can participate during a PTAC event or at home with the help of an adult. JOTA - Jamboree-on-the-Air uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. JOTI - Jamboree-on-the-Internet uses Internet- enabled devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. INTERNATIONAL CAMPS/TRAVEL 7th MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL CAMPOREE The Kandersteg International Scout July 19, 2020 - July 26, 2020 Center (Alps of Switzerland) is operated by the European Region of the World Every four years, contingents of Scouts come from more than Organization of the Scout Movement. 20 countries for a week of home stays with Scout families Dormitory, campsites, mountain climbing, and a week camping together in Michigan. The Michigan and ski programs are offered. International Camporee (MIC) is the largest council-run multinational Scout activity in North America. Hosting The Baden-Powell House (London) is operated by the Scouts, leaders, and volunteers are from Illinois, Michigan Scout Association of the United Kingdom and offers lodging and other US states. and meals. SCOUT CULTURAL DAY PTAC hosts events to learn more about Scouting in other (London) is also operated by the Scout countries. Association and offers both indoor and campsite lodging facilities plus program activities. Japanese Cultural Day Friday, August 11, 2017 Brownsea Island (Dorset, England) offers limited indoor Talk to Scouts Around the World and campsite facilities. It is operated by the National Trust. https://www.scoutlink.net www.PathwayToAdventure.org/InternationalScouting PROGRAM ENRICHMENT

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS WWW.SCOUT.ORG WORLD SCOUTING •The International Spirit Award “World Scouting,” or the Scout movement at the global level, is governed by the World Organization of the Scout OPPORTUNITIES FOR •International Scouter’s Award Movement (WOSM). PROGRAM ENRICHMENT •Interpreter Strip WOSM is an independent, non-political, non- •World Conservation Award governmental organization that is made up of 161 National Scout Organizations (NSOs). These NSOs are located in 223 countries and territories around the world. With more than 40 million members in one million local community Scout groups, WOSM is one of the largest youth movements in the world.

The BSA became an approved and recognized NSO of WOSM in 1922.

Messengers of Peace Launched in September 2011, Messengers of Peace is a global initiative designed to inspire millions of young men Pathway to Adventure Council International Scouting European Scout Voluntary Program (ESVP) and women to work toward peace through personal, program encourages worldwide friendship and Want to work at an European Scout center? community, and relationship service projects. Using social Scouting fellowship. We promote a global mindset ESVP assists BSA Scouts between 18 - 30 years of age media, Scouts from around the world can share what and connect with foreign Scouting units by offering in developing their leadership skills and encouraging they’ve done and inspire fellow Scouts to undertake similar programs that educate Scouts about the World intercultural learning. efforts in their own communities. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/International/ecamp.aspx Organization of the Scout Movement, its programs, http://www.scouting.org/messengersofpeace history, future, and our Scouts place in it.

www.PathwayToAdventure.org/InternationalScouting /DpvcInternationalScouting Contact: Kate Mulcahy - [email protected]