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International Events
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Upcoming International Events
Date | Event | Country | Age Range | Applications | Contingent Leader/Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17th – 23rd February 2013 | RISGO Centennial Jamboree | Sri Lanka | 14 – 18 years + adult leaders | Scholarship applications closed. General applications and more information, please contact the Contingent Leader. | |
April 2013 | NZ Moot | New Zealand | Rovers | Applications through event website | |
10th – 15th April 2013 | 2nd Nepal Scout Jamboree | Tikauli, Chitwan, Nepal. | 13-15 years plus adult leaders. | Please contact the International Office | |
6-13 July 2013 | Norwegian National Scout Jamboree | Stavanger, Norway | From 11 years + adult leaders | Please contact the International Office | |
| 6-13 July 2013 | Canadian Scout Jamboree
| Sylan Lake, Alberta | Scouts and Leaders | Please contact the International Office | Visit the website |
8-12 July 2013 | 4th ASEAN Scout Jamboree | Vajiravudh National Scout Camp, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand | 12-17 years + adult leaders/IST (18-45 years) | Please contact the International Office | |
15-24 July 2013 | BSA Jamboree | USA | 14-20, plus adult leaders. | Michael Pratt (NSW), or visit the contingent website | |
14th – 24th July 2013 | International Jubilee Rover Week | Kandersteg International Scout Centre, Switzerland | Rover Scouts | Ciara Bowe and Matthew Minski will represent Scouts Australia at this event. | |
28 July - 7 August 2013 | 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (30APRSJ)/16th Nippon Jamboree (16NS) | Japan | 12 – 17, plus adult leaders. | Applications Closed | Shane Earnshaw (WA), or visit the event website for more information. |
August 2013 | 14th World Scout Moot
| Ottawa, Canada | Rovers | Applications close 31st March, download the form here. | Peter Favelle (NSW) |
28 December - 5 January 2014 | 20th New Zealand Jamboree | Fielding, North Island, New Zealand | Applications open January 2013. | Alan Murray, Contingent Leader. Click here for more information. | |
April 2014 | NZ Moot | Canterbury, New Zealand | Contingent Leader applications NOW OPEN! Download the Information Pack. Applications close 26th May 2013. | ||
22-28 June 2014 | William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup | Long Beach, California, USA | 14-20 years + adult leaders. | Please contact the International Office | |
4-7 August 2014 | World Scout Youth Forum | Slovenia | 18-26 | Please contact the International Office
| WSC2014 Website |
11-15 August 2014 | World Scout Conference | Slovenia | Please contact the International Office | WSC2014 Website | |
April 2015 | ANZAC Centenary Celebrations | Turkey |
| Attila Ovari (ACT) | |
July-August 2015 | 23rd World Scout Jamboree | Kirara-hama Japan | 14-17 year olds + adult leaders/IST | NOW OPEN! | Aaron Wardle (NSW) |
January 2016 | New Zealand Venture | New Zealand | Contingent Leader applications will open in 2013, with an appointment being made by January 2014. | ||
2017 | 15th World Scout Moot | Iceland | Contingent Leader applications will open in 2014, with an appointment being made in the same year. | ||
2019 | 24th World Scout Jamboree | North America (Canada, USA, Mexico) | Contingent Leader applications will open in 2015, with an appointment being made in the same year. |
More information on more exciting events coming shortly.... |
Want to know about more events? Then you can check out the world events database on the World Organisation of the Scout Movement: http://scout.org/en/information_events/events/international_events/events_database
Past Events
Scouts from Australia have had lots of international Scouting experiences at overseas events. You can read about some of their experiences here and see what international Scouting has to offer you.
Date | Event | Country | Contingent_Leader | Event Website | Contingent | Articles/Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 2011 | 22nd World Scout Jamboree | Sweden | Phil Harrison | |||
26-31 May 2011 | 15th National Jamboree | Philippines | ||||
21-25 Apr 2011 | NZ Moot- sm69thmoot | New Zealand | Alisha Clarke | |||
2011 | World Scout Conference | Brazil | ||||
2011 | World Scout Youth Forum | Brazil | ||||
2011 | 19th New Zealand Jamboree | New Zealand | Randall Jones | | ||
2010 | 13th World Scout Moot | Kenya | Mick Freeman | | 32-24 Participants 6 IST |
How to Apply
I am interested in applying as:
· Participant / Leader for an event.
· Contingent Leader for an event.
Applying as a Participant / Leader for an event
If a Contingent Leader has been appointed for the event you are interested in attending, please contact them directly for information on how to apply.
OR
If a Contingent Leader has NOT been appointed for the event you are interested in attending, please contact the International Commissioner(Click Here)
You should use the event website to apply and the International Office can assist with you membership verification. Your Branch International Commissioner will be able to provide you advice on what you will need to do, what to expect and what to take.
Applying as a Contingent Leader for an event
Please check the events above, to see when the applications for the position you are interested in open and close. The application package for each event will be linked from that event, when applications are open.
As a guide to assist you in applying, we have created a generic version of the CL Application Package. This details the selection criteria likely to be used in an application and gives you an idea of the duties of a Contingent Leader. Also included in the generic application package is tips on how to answer selection criteria.
When you submit your application to be a Contingent Leader, you will need to supply a completed CL Package consisting of:
· Part 1: Signed Application Form (Requires the signature of your Branch Chief Commissioner)
· Part 2: Your written application addressed all of the selection criteria
Once your application package is complete and signed (by your Chief Commissioner), please send it to the International Commissioner. (Click Here)