21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 1 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 2 Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................Page 5 2. The Jamboree Programme .............................................................................Page 6 . Sub Camp Life ...............................................................................................Page 7 4. Preparing for the Jamboree ............................................................................Page 8 5. Programme Timetable ....................................................................................Page 9 6. Activity Modules ............................................................................................Page 10 7. Choice Time Activities ....................................................................................Page 11 8. Additional Activities .......................................................................................Page 12 9. Post Jamboree ...............................................................................................Page 1 10. Appendices ...................................................................................................Page 14 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 4 Introduction At the dawn of the new centenary for Scouting, the United Kingdom will host the 21st World Scout Jamboree in 2007, bringing together over 40,000 Scouts from all over the world under the theme of “One World One Promise”. The 21st World Scout Jamboree The World Scout Jamboree is the largest regular event organised by the Scout Movement. It takes place every four years in a different country. It is above all an educational event to promote peace and understanding among young people all over the world. The 21st World Scout Jamboree will bring together some 28,800 young people – girls and boys, aged between 14 and 17 – and over 12,000 adult leaders from more than 150 countries. It will take place from 27 July to 8 August 2007 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, 50 kilometres to the north-east of London. The 21st World Scout Jamboree is part of the world Centenary celebrations of Scouting. The Jamboree Programme The Jamboree Programme is the complete experience of the young people during the Jamboree, which helps them achieve the global educational objectives of Scouting and the specific objectives of such an event. The Youth Progamme Guide presents the Jamboree Programme and all its components in detail. 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 5 The Jamboree Programme Like any Scout event, the World Scout Jamboree offers Participants a programme that enables them to develop all facets of their character. The Programme proposes a wide variety of activities and also places great importance on the way the young people take part, by offering them interaction and real participation in everyday life on their campsite. The Programme for the 21st World Scout Jamboree has been developed according to the following objectives. Objectives for the 2007 celebrations as agreed by the World Scout Committee: • to celebrate 100 years of Scouting • to demonstrate the unity of World Scouting • to improve and promote the quality of Scouting • to promote peace • to demonstrate the unique value of Scouting • to provide enjoyable and beneficial experiences • to demonstrate a commitment to nature and the environment • to show concern for all communities Educational Objectives The Programme has been designed to help all Participants to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. The Jamboree Programme Team also established three principles that should be evident in every aspect of the Programme, namely that is should: Excite Scouts about the possibilities the future can bring Motivate Scouts to take action, to change the way we live Challenge Scouts to think, to take physical challenges Additional objectives developed by the Programme Teams: • Encourage Scouts to take action upon their return home • Include all Participants equally • Be educational • Be balanced • Be active • Be well communicated • Show Scouting as a progressive and inclusive movement • Recognise the challenges faced by the global community • Be in a safe and stimulating environment Programme Development When planning the Programme, the team referred to the Guidelines on the organisation of World Scout Jamborees and programme Guidelines developed by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. Personal observations and experiences of adults and participants at previous Jamborees and current educational thinking also contributed to the programme development. The Programme was tested at EuroJam (European Scout Jamboree, 2005) but with some necessary changes made for the different groupings and age range of Participants. Research was undertaken during and after EuroJam, and feedback was provided from Participants and adults at World, Regional and National level. The World Scout Bureau provided extensive reporting and the individual Jamboree Organising Teams and Management Team also completed reviews. 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 6 Sub Camp Life The Sub Camps form a key part of the 21st World Scout Jamboree. Sub Camps are where Scouts eat, sleep and meet every day. They are where Scouts can take part in activities and ceremonies together and connect with each other. Each Sub Camp lives according to its own rhythm and style. The young people are encouraged to help create a real Sub Camp spirit and their leaders are called upon to help with the daily management of the Sub Camp. There will be 16 Sub Camps at the Jamboree, with each one designed to become the home for up to 1,800 young people organised as 50 Troops. A Troop size is 6 young people and 4 adult Leaders. The Troop should be organised in to 4 Patrols of 9 young people. Most of the Troops will be made up of Scouts from one country. Others will be composed of Scouts from a number of countries that are sending smaller Contingents. The organisers will make up these ‘composite’ Troops. The 16 Sub Camps are grouped into four groups of four based around a ‘Hub’ which is a facilities based centre providing serviced for the Sub Camps. The Hubs are named after four key geographical environments. Each Sub Camp is named after a different habitat that is linked to the environment of the Hub. Each Sub Camp will also have an animal as a ‘mascot’ which is based on an endangered species found in the habitat the Sub Camp represents. Desert Hub Mountain Hub Ocean Hub Tropical Hub 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 7 Preparing for the Jamboree Participants should be prepared to participate actively in the Jamboree Programme. Sub Camp and Evening Programme Troops should prepare a performance (lasting no more than five minutes) on an aspect of their culture (dance, drama, song etc) to perform in their Sub Camp. Stages and sound equipment will be provided – so bring CDs too! Troops should also prepare some activities or games to share with other Scouts on their Sub Camp. The games should be simple, easy to understand and participatory. Food Festival There will be a Food Festival on the afternoon of Scouting’s Sunrise Day (Wednesday 1st August 2007). Troops should prepare some traditional food to represent their nation. They will share this with other members of their Sub Camp on the afternoon of 1st August 2007. Troops should bring some national costumes and flags to help decorate the area where the food will be served. NOTE TO CONTINGENT LEADERS: There are very strict laws that govern the import of good items to the UK, therefore please check the following information before travelling with food items: www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/illegali The Jamboree Team can assist Troops with the purchase of items in the UK. See page 15 of Bulletin 6 for more information. Weather During the British summer you may experience hot sunshine, rain and cooler temperatures. Participants therefore need to “Be Prepared” for all weather conditions: • Participants should bring a hat, sunglasses and sun cream (a bottle for drinks will be provided to each Participant with lunch on the first day). • Participants should also bring waterproofs, warm clothing and suitable footwear for wet and cold weather. • Please refer to the list of equipment required for Off Site Programme activities in Appendix . Sharing A large part of the World Scout Jamboree is about meeting new people and making new friends. Here are some suggestions to help Participants share and contact new friends after the Jamboree: • Participants could print some “business cards” with contact details including the Troop name and Sub Camp details. They might also like to include a photograph. Participants should be reminded to be careful about who they give their personal details to. • Participants could bring some photographs of their family, their school, the place that they live etc. • Participants may wish to bring a few small gifts to the Jamboree, preferably linked in some way to their home country or Scouting in their country. These should not be of great value. • Participants could bring badges for swapping. (NB Please see the rules in Appendix 4.11 concerning the swapping of badges). 21st World Scout Jamboree Youth Programme Guide Page 8 Programme Timetable The Programme is arranged into a series of different activities, enabling all Participants