Bulletin #01 February 2021
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#DrawYourJamboree Bulletin #01 February 2021 Welcome to the first edition of #DrawYourJamboree, the Official Bulletin of the 25th World Scout Jamboree. Mark your calendars from 1 to 12 August 2023! These are the dates when Scouts from around the globe will gather in SaeManGeum, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea, for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. During the next three years, we will be publishing Bulletins titled as #DrawYourJamboree to provide National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and their Contingents with information to prepare for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. Our Jamboree will not be complete without a brush stroke from every corner of the world, so we invite you to #DrawYourJamboree with us! #DrawYourJamboree will be distributed through ScoutPak, which is distributed by the World Scout Bureau to all NSOs. ©WSB Inc. / Jean-Pierre POUTEAU Table of Contents • Welcome to the 25th World Scout Jamboree • Contingent Management Team (CMT) • Scouting in Korea counts down 1,000 days • International Service Team (IST) until the Jamboree • Jamboree programme highlights • Key Jamboree dates • Communication to National Scout Organizations • Jamboree theme: Draw your Dream! • First Head of Contingents visit • Jamboree logo • Operation K • Jamboree site overview and climate • Other important information • Airport information • Eligibility 1 #DrawYourJamboree Bulletin #01 February 2021 Welcome to th the 25 World Scout Jamboreee ▶ Dream Seed Project A warm welcome from Korea to all Scouts around the world. The 25th World Scout Jamboree will feature new and exciting programmes by recruiting brilliant The preparations for the 25th World Scout Jamboree be- ideas from Scouts all around the world from now gan in 2011 with the intent of holding a global event that until 2022. would help to contribute to the revitalization of the Scout Based on the ideas that Scouts provide we will Movement in Korea, while at the same time commem- design a unique Dream Seed Project to make your orating the 100th anniversary of Korea Scout Association Jamboree dreams come true. and preparing for the next 100 years of Scouting in Korea. The 25th World Scout Jamboree will be a remarkable ex- perience taking place 100 years after the Scout Movement began in Korea, and 32 years after hosting the 17th World Scouting in Korea counts down Scout Jamboree in Mt. Seorak, Goseong, Gangwon-do in 1,000 days until the Jamboree 1991. The dream of the 25th World Scout Jamboree has begun! The 25th World Scout Jamboree is prepared to offer var- On 4 November, Korea Scout Association and Organising ious educational programmes based on the concept of Committee for the Jamboree convened a safe celebra- “4S+ACT” to support young people from all over the world tion from the Jamboree site in SaeManGeum to highlight to develop Scout friendships and realise their dreams of preparations for the event and start the countdown of global peace, unity and sustainability. 1,000 days until the 25th World Scout Jamboree. *4S: Scouting for Life, Smart & Scientific, Safe & Secured, Sustainability The online event, which was live streamed and can be *ACT: Adventure, Culture, Tradition watched on the Jamboree’s official YouTube channel, fea- tured dance performances from local K-pop bands, video The theme of the Jamboree is “Draw your Dream!”, rep- messages from Scouts around the world, and speeches resenting our willingness to accept young people’s ide- from local and international dignitaries. as and opinions, and create an opportunity for them to make their Jamboree dreams come true. Please join in making this Jamboree yours by sharing your ideas and dreams with us! 2 #DrawYourJamboree #DrawYourJamboree Bulletin #01 February 2021 Bulletin #01 February 2021 Key Jamboree dates Jamboree Logo Tuesday, 1 August to Saturday, 12 August 2023 The logo for the 25th World Scout Jamboree symbolises the gathering of Scouts from around the world who will For participants and contingents, the 25th World Scout come together under one tent in Korea to enjoy the Jam- Jamboree begins with arrivals on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 boree experience. The logo is designed in the shape of and ends with departures on Saturday, 12 August 2023. traditional Korean tiled roof (Giwa-jibung) and tents, and embodies the spirit of joyful festivals that take place in The first meal for participants will be served on the evening Korea. As the Jamboree is an official event of the World of 1 August, and the last meal will be served on the morn- Organization of the Scout Movement the World Scout Em- ing of 12 August. blem is also featured. As members of WOSM, NSOs (and by extension NSAs) will be entitled to use the World Scout event logo for non-commercial purposes, in accordance with WOSM’s general licensing conditions, as published in the World Scout Brand Identity Guide. Jamboree theme : Draw your Dream! Design guidelines will shortly be available for NSOs, spec- “Draw your Dream!” expresses the desire for members of ifying the approved use of the logo, including different the Scout Movement to transform the 25th World Scout permissible versions, minimum usage size, and approved Jamboree into their own festival and to grow their dreams applications. Any commercial or non-commercial licens- through the event. SaeManGeum will be shaped into a ing arrangements will also be detailed in this document. spacious recreational ground, giving young Scouts from around the world an opportunity to pursue their hopes The World Scout Emblem is a protected symbol and is and dreams throughout the Jamboree. therefore subject to licensing restrictions. 3 #DrawYourJamboree Bulletin #01 February 2021 Jamboree Site Overview and Climate Airport Information The 25th World Scout Jamboree will take place on a Incheon International Airport is 300 km away from the site brand new site in SaeManGeum. The campsite is flat and and it takes around three hours to travel by shuttle bus. overlooks the sea on one side and features a view of the Further information about transportation, official gateways mountains. It is situated in close proximity to the beautiful and travel arrangements will be provided in the next bul- Byeonsanbando National Park (Byeonsan Peninsula) lo- letins. cated on the West Coast of Jeollabuk-do. The site is about 8.8km2 and spreads out on a wide piece of land measur- ing 6.2km by 1.7km (based on the longest points). (35’42”N 126’35”E) Temperature The month of August normally features hot weather. Dur- ing the last five years, the average temperature was ap- Seoul proximately 28.4˚C, the average highest temperature was Incheon 33˚C, and the average lowest temperature was 24.6˚C. International Airport Cloud cover The median cloud cover is 8.7, with no significant differ- ences over the course of the month. Cloud cover -> Sunny (0-5), Cloudy (6-8), Cloudy (9-10) Precipitation 25th WSJ (SaeManGeum) Over the past five years, we have examined the same amount of rainfall during August, and we have been able to check the record of 25 mm of rain during the rainy sea- son. Throughout early August, the most common types of precipitation are thunderstorms, light rain, and moderate rain. Relative humidity Relative humidity usually ranges from 64% to 86% during the month of August. It is helpful to note that the location of the Jamboree site is near the beach. 4 #DrawYourJamboree #DrawYourJamboree Bulletin #01 February 2021 Bulletin #01 February 2021 Eligibility Contingent Management Team • Participant and leader eligibility Organising and running a successful Jamboree contin- To be an eligible youth participant at the 25th World gent is a big job. It is recommended that each NSO or- Scout Jamboree, you must have been born between ganises a Contingent Management Team (CMT), which is 22 July 2005 and 31 July 2009. If you are older on the a team of adult leaders to support their participants led given date, you may be able to apply to become a by a Head of Contingent. Each CMT will have a headquar- member of the International Service Team, Contin- ter on the Jamboree site and will camp in the adult camp gent Management Team or a unit leader. The exact area. The CMT is a group of leaders with knowledge and age eligibility has been approved by the World Scout experience in financial management, international trav- Committee. el, taking care of young people, and international Scout- ing. The CMT is also an ideal environment for developing Members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl skills in the next generation of leaders. The number of CMT Scouts (WAGGGS) may take part in the 25th World Scout members is limited based on the number of participants Jamboree under the conditions agreed to between WOSM in the contingent, as shown in the following chart. and WAGGGS as follows: • For Scout and Guide national organisations (i.e., mem- Number of Participants Number of CMT bers of both WOSM and WAGGGS—known as “SA- GNOs”), invitations to World Scout Jamborees are ad- 1-9 Up to 1 dressed not only to WOSM registered youth and adults, 10-18 Up to 2 but also to those members registered with WAGGGS 19-36 Up to 3 • Youth and adults of national Girl Guide and Girl Scout 37-72 Up to 5 Associations (i.e., those who are members of WAGGGS 73-144 Up to 8 only) may attend the event with the agreement of the WOSM organisation in their country. Girl Guides and 145-288 Up to 14 Girl Scouts attending such events will be part of the 289-576 Up to 22 respective national Scout contingent. There will, there- fore, be no WAGGGS contingent. 577-1,557 Up to 30 1,158-2,304 Up to 40 Each National Scout Organization (NSO) (with the Over 2,305 Please discuss with KSA exception of the host NSO) must not exceed 10 percent of the total expected number of 50,000 participants (youth, unit leaders, and IST or staff) agreed to by the World Scout Committee.