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Join Troop D02 from Maryborough for the Australian Jamboree 2013, held from January 1st to 14th! This year’s event features a variety of activities including climbing, laser tag, and more! Our leadership team, led by Darren, will ensure all health and safety measures are in place. Please prepare by reviewing our gear list located on the My Scout website. Remember, hygiene is a priority - hand washing is essential! Stay updated via our troop website for information and communication while away. Let's make this Jamboree an unforgettable experience!
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Australian Jamboree 2013Troop D02 Maryborough, Fraser Coast, QLD 1-14th January 2013
The Leadership TeAm Candy Troop Leader Darren Health & Welfare Casper Rahn - Activities
9-11th November 2012 Camp Warringal Whittlesea $60 per Scout Gear List located on the My Scout Website Shakedown Camp Shakedown Camp
Troop Configuration The Troop will be made up of 6 Patrols of 6 Scouts 2 girls and 4 boys per patrol PL and APL selected by the Patrol Approved by Leaders Patrols will be put together at Shakedown Camp
Patrol Leader rewards – reception, badge, extra gear Patrol Leaders
Health and hygiene Practice hand washing before AND after meals at home so that it is automatic at Jamboree Troop D02 is a Gastroenteritis Free Zone. No Gastroenteritis is allowed in!
Medication MANAGEMENT Medications and vitamins can be managed through dosettes.
The Trip up No, we aren’t going by boat or plane! A large number of buses, possibly 80, will leave Victoria on January 1st J013 to return on January 14th. Troop D02
Junkfood = Slow Food Slow Food = low energy, low mood, low resilience Low nutritional value Jamboree is an endurance activity!
Energy drinks This is the only true energy drink!
Safety of our scouts and leaders • Natural Disasters • Security in and out of the site • First Aid • Nasty Critters • Biggest Risk – Gastro WASH YOUR HANDS!
Money matters • On the bus • At the Jamboree • Denominations • Limits • Troop Slush Fund • Troop Badge • Remaining Jamboree payments
The Hospital and serious ilnesses Hand washing Ambulance Cover Communications
Communication with home • The Scouts will be very busy and are unlikely to contact parents while they are away. • Scouts LOVE getting letters and emails from family and friends. • D02 website to be updated. • Payphones are each campground. • HQ are the only Leaders who will contact parents.
Prerequisites Camping: 10 nights under canvas 4 consecutive nights under canvas Approval of Scout Leader and Group Leader Scouts can be sent home from Jamboree at a cost of Approximately $1500 to the family of the Scout.
Parental Involvement – at AJ2013 • Market Day • Visitors Days – 5th, 6th and 7th January • Follow the D02 My Scout Site • Check out aj2013.scouts.com.au for updates • Watch the Live Cam • See us on TV Candy and Rahn following the muddy Commando course at AJ2010…
Individual preparation (at home) • Washing clothing • Hygiene • Care of personal gear • Use a knife!!! • Wash and dry dishes
What to take Shakedown Camp On the Bus to Jamboree In the Jamboree Bag
Equipment • Groups are expected to provide tents and cooking and cleaning equipment • Scouts need: • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Mat – self inflating type • Old Clothes • Bathers and rashie tops
Jamboree supplied personal gear • Jamboree Scarf • 2 t-shirts • Hat • Water bottles • Bag • Back pack • Bum bag • Contingent Badges • Personal Hand sanitiser • Luggage tags
Gear to Leave behind…due to space, security and lack of recharging facilities Valuable items Camp stretchers Mobile Phones Ipods/pads/electronic devices
Types of Activities • Climb it Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Flying Fox • Tag it Laser Tag, Nerf Zone • Soak it Giant Slide, horizontal Bungy, slippery pole, beach volleyball • Smash it Car smashing, spray painting, blower vac soccer • Clown it Trapeze, circus school, unicycles, trampolines • Make it Plumbing, concreting, electrical, carpentry, welding • Splash it rafts, water park, snorkelling, sand sculptures, games • Explore it Maryborough Great Race • Endure it Endurance activity Dream It, Live it, Do it… Love it… Big Day out – Beach and Australia Zoo
Concurrent sessions • S • Scouts with Casper and Rahn • Parents with Candy and Darren
Concurrent session • Girls and parents with Rahn and Candy • Boys and Parents with Casper and Darren