8/13/2019 Jamboree Promo Pack - Eng

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8/13/2019 Jamboree Promo Pack - Eng

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Dear friends in scouting,The Scout Organization of Serbia would like to inviteyou to the 9 th Serbian Scout Jamboree that will takeplace in Bela Crkva from 25 th July to 8 th August 2014.The largest event organized by the Scout organization

of Serbia is a great opportunity to visit Serbia andexperience the Serbian hospitality and scouting.Moreover, since the invitation to participate is extendedto all national scout organizations members of WOSM,this event will also be a great opportunity to meetscouts from different European countries. Under themotto One idea, one dream one goal the event willbring scouts working together, exploring the rich anddiverse Serbian culture and traditions, sharing ideasand engaging in diverse activities and programs.

Welcome!

Some basic information about the event

Date: 25 th July to 8 th August 2014

The site: The jamboree will take place at Bela Crkva, a town situated in the valley of theNera river in the south-east part of Vojvodina, geographical coordinates 44-53-55 and 21-25-24, 96km from Belgrade. The town itself is surrounded by several rivers and seven lakeswhich makes it ideal for different types of outdoor activities and has provided the town withits nickname The Venice of Vojvodina. In addition to this, the town is a multiculturalcommunity of about 12 000 inhabitants coming from 27 different nationalities. The climate ismoderately continental with temperatures varying between 23 and 35 degrees in summer.

The camp: The camp of the jamboree will be situated by the main city lake. It will bedivided in 5 sub camps and a separate sub camp for the members of the IST. Each sub campwill have its own toilet and washing facilities. Each sub camp will be managed by the subcamp leader, sub camp commissioner and the deputy international commissioner who will beresponsible for delivering of programmed, safety, hygiene, food and facilitatingcommunication with the international participants.

Participants profile: The program of the jamboree is aimed at two different age sections inSerbian scouting: scouts aged 11-15 and venture scouts aged 15-19. Rovers aged 19-25 andadults can participate either as leaders, or as the members of the IST

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Program: The program of the jamboree will be divided into several different sections:ceremonies, protection and conservation of nature, sports, culture and tradition, peaceeducation, field trips, water based activities, science and technology, 21. century leadershipskills, Sunrise day and the international dimension of scouting, health and safety.

Logistics:

Meals will be distributed from a centralized kitchen since cooking is not allowed on the site.There will be three meals per day served in disposable packaging. The participants will onlyhave to bring their own utensils (knife, fork, spoon, etc). Special dietary needs will beobserved in case they have been announced during the registration process.

Accommodation is in tents that participants bring with them. The full list of equipment neededwill be distributed at the later stage.

Health insurance: All the participants should do a regular medical checkup before arrivingon site. There will be a medical service consisting of a doctor, a nurse and ambulance duringthe event.

Participation fee: The participation fee is 180 Euros. The fee covers all the meals, theprogram materials, participants pack and short field trips that will be organized as a part ofthe program. The participation also covers the transport to and from the Jamboree site forthe participants arriving to Belgrade or Timisoara airport.

International Service Team : Rovers aged 18-25 and adults can join the Jamboree as apart of the International service team. The full list of positions available for the IST will bepublished on the jamboree website. The participation fee for the members of the IST is 75%of the full participation fee.

Deadlines and registration: Deadline for registration is May 1st

2014. The registrationforms in English can be obtained by request. Deadline for payment and payment details willbe announced at a later stage.

Contact and further information:

The website www.jamboree.rs will be fully functional soon with further information and formsavailable for download. For further information regarding the registration process, additionaldetails and any other matters, please contact the International commissioner of the Scoutorganization of Serbia at ic@izvidjaci.rs .

See you in Serbia!!!

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