Scoutarium Discover together

Dear Scouts Organization of the Georgian Scout Movement is happy to invite you at the International jamboree - “ Scoutarium - Discover together” to celebrate 100 years anniversary of Adjarian Scouts! Camp will be held in the most beautiful place in - , 10-17 july 2018. Adjara

One of the most beautiful regions in Georgia, Adjara is situated in southwest Georgia on the coastline. Adjara operates as an autonomous republic in Georgia and has its own flag and coat of arms. Turkey borders Adjara to the south. Christianity started to spread throughout Georgiain the 1st cent.AD from Adjara, and it became the state religion in the 4th cent. AD. The apostles Andrew and Simon preached in Georgia. According to some sources, Matthew the Apostle was buried in Adjara in Gonio. Today, Adjara is home to a variety of religions. In the same day, you can visit Christian orthodox churches, mosques, synagogues, and Catholic and Armenian churches. In addition to religious monuments, Adjara has a myriad of unique arch stone bridges, which date back to the Middle Ages. Batumi—the “Pearl of the Black Sea” as it is often called—is located in Adjara. European architects undertook numerous projects in Batumi at the beginning of the 20th cent. Today, Batumi is still a place of numerous architectural innovations. Adjara is home to the picturesque beaches of Batumi, Kvariati, Sarpi, Gonio, Tsikhisdziri, Mtsvane Kontskhi (the Green Cape) and Kobuleti. During the summertime, the beaches are often crowded with tourists enjoying their holidays. Adjaras visitor’s especially admire the region’s pristine and unaltered nature. The region is particularly intriguing for eco tourists.

www.scouts.ge batumi One of the most beautiful cities along the Black Sea, Batumi is located in Ajdara. According to historical sources, Batumi was founded before the Common Era. The initial settlement, Batus, is mentioned in texts that date back to the 4th cent. BC. Due to its interesting historical past Batumi was turned into a port and tourist city in the soviet and post-soviet period. Part of Batumi’s intrigue is its rich architectural variety. When Batumi became a porto franco (free port), European architects flocked to Batumi and designed numerous unique architectural designs. Batumi’s juxtaposition of ancient and modern architecture, its historical port, serene botanical garden, seaside boulevard, European squares and streets - not to mention its world-class hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars - make up the face of modern Georgia.

About organisation

Georgian Scout Movement (GSM) was established in 1994 as a non-political organization. It actively works in the field of youth education. In 1997 Georgia became 147 th member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The GSM has offices in various parts of Georgia. Its history starts from Ajara. The first scouts organization in Georgia was founded in the 20 th of the past century, during the short spell of the Georgian independence, before soviets took over. The historical photos of the first Georgian scouts are kept in the family archives in the region. During the existence Ajara Organization of the Georgian Scout Movement has carried out multiple significant projects and held various events. We took part in 4 World Jamboree, over 200 jamborees and conferences, exchange projects and trainings. The USA, Sweden, France, England, Chile, Estonia, Netherlands, Tailand, Brazil, Switzerland, Turkey, Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Greece, Tajikistan, Saudia Arabia, Japan, Poland, Czech Republic etc. We also organized similar events in various regions of Georgia. In 2010 6-12 September Ajara held IV Eurasian Regional Scouts Conference of the World Scouts Movement; This is great indicator of the international potential of the Georgian Scout Movement. Adjarian Scouts have been invited to the trainings and camps in the Great Britain, Switzerland, the US and Turkey. We attended the World Botanical garden (Camp area) Jamboree in Sweden, and had a great honor to meet in person His Majesty, King Gustav XVI – Honorary President Boasting one of the widest varieties of flora in the world, Batumi Botanical Garden was established in 1912 of the Sweden’s Scouts Movement. We organized many more charitable and fund raising events for the prosperity by the prominent botanist and geographer Andrey Krasnov. The garden is 111 hectares and contains flora of the local community in the name of the Scouts. from nine phyto-geographic areas: East Asia, North America, New Zealand, , the , Ajara Organization of the Georgian Scout Movement has President - Mrs. Shorena Lomadze and Council. Our Mexico, , the Mediterranean, and the Caucasian humid subtropics. organization involves over 200 members. Throughout the years our organization raised about 5500 scouts.

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How to participate:

- participant’s age > 12-17 y.o.

- feel the application form by link, individual > https://goo.gl/forms/M1i4gy9z2K0uzRxR2 group > https://goo.gl/forms/iIWMjv5bzp1k1XPa2

- deadline until june 25th

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