22nd Australian Jamboree

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Eligibility

The Jamboree is a camp for Scouts aged between 11 and 14 years of age. In addition to the 9,000 + Scouts expected to attend the Jamboree, there are also thousands of Leaders and Junior Service Leaders who attend to help run the Jamboree.

There are three age brackets/Scout member types eligible to attend:

  • Scouts (10-14 years of age)
  • Venturers, who attend as Junior Service Leaders (16-18 years of age)
  • Leaders & Rovers (18+ years of age)

AJ2010 requirements

Scouts

To attend, a Scout must:

  • Be an invested Scout
  • Have reached Pioneer level in their badge work
  • Have camped ten (10) nights under canvas with three (3) of those nights being consecutive
  • Have approval from their Group Leader or Leader in Charge
  • Have approval from their Regional Commissioner of Scouts and their Contingent Leader
  • Not have had their 15th birthday before the 4 January 2010

Junior Service Leaders (Venturers)

Youth members attending the Jamboree as a Junior Service Leader are required to participate in a service role and work each day in their allocated activity. Junior Service Leaders will receive two (2) days off (not consecutive) during the Jamboree.

The selection criteria for JSLs include:

  • Registered as a Venturer Scout for a minimum of one year and be at least 16 years of age at the beginning of the Jamboree, and no more than 18 years by the end of the Jamboree.
  • Achieved the Venturing Skills Award.
  • Completed the Unit Management Course and the Leadership Course or a
    minimum of one activity under each Activity Area.
  • Recommended by both Unit Council and Venturer Leader as being of excellent
    character and able to provide a role model to Scouts.
  • Have a high level of communication skills.
  • Have a wide experience of Venturer activities.
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the Venturer Award Scheme.
  • Have a desire to provide service to Scouts.

Contingent Requirements

Some Contingents have additional requirements that applicants need to meet in order to attend the Jamboree. For more information on these requirements, please refer to your Contingent website.