The 25th Australian Scout Jamboree(AJ2019) will be held at ‘The Bend Motorsport Park’ Tailem Bend, South Australia
Jan 4th – Opening Ceremony
Jan 5th to 11th – Activities
Jan 12th – Market Day (Exact details TBA)
Jan 13th – Half day of activities, site pack up and closing ceremony
The Scouts will do A LOT at a Jamboree but some highlights will include
Evening entertainment on the main stage every night. Here you’ll get fireworks, laser lights, music concerts and some big name talent performing just for us
An Action packed mall space that will be open pretty much all day every day (except after lights out of course)
3 huge days of offsite activities including
An overnight camp (Yep, a camp in a camp) at South Australia’s renowned Woodhouse Activity centre in the Adelaide Hills
A full on day of water activities
A visit to the Adelaide city finishing in either Glenelg or Port Adelaide
Onsite activities will include (But certainly are not limited too)
Shooting Range - Rifles, Archery, Firearm Safety, Demonstrations
Trades Experience - Woodwork, Plumbing, Gardening, Hair and Beauty, Toy Making
Technology Discovery - Demonstrations, Presentations, Hands-on Experiences, Drone School, Programming, JOTA\JOTI
Adventurous Activities - Rock climbing, Abseiling, Obstacle courses, Mountain bikes, Crate stacking, Land Yachts
Heaps more including - Beach Volleyball, Water Obstacle Course, Performing Arts, Arts and Crafts, Movies Theatres, Board Games, Team Building, Problem Solving, Escape Rooms, an Internet Café, the list goes on
Activities are subject to change
Fees are different from state to state due to the differences in travel costs. See your local branch for exact details on fees
There are likely to be 2 or 3 optional extra activities including a powered glider flight and an on-track motorsport experience
We will begin taking applications online from the 1st October 2017
Online bookings will close 31st August 2018. This date may vary by Contingent.
A late fee of $100 will apply for applications received after 31st August 2018
Registration for both staff and youth members is available from 1st October 2017
Online application via link on the website. – www.AJ2019.com.au
A Scout must:
Be a registered youth member;
Have reached Pioneer level in his/her badge work;
Have camped ten (10) nights under canvas with three (3) of those nights being consecutive;
Have approval from his/her Scout Leader (or leader in charge)
Have approval from his/her Regional or Branch Commissioner of Scouts;
Have approval from his/her Contingent Leader;
Have consent from parents/guardian; and
Not have had his/her 15th birthday before the opening day of the Jamboree
Overseas participants must have achieved comparative requirements within his/her NSO
A Venturer must:
Be registered as a Venturer Scout;
Be 15 years of age with at least 6 months service as a Venturer, before the opening day of the Jamboree, and should not have reached their 18 years by the end of the Jamboree;
Have completed either the Scout Medallion Award or the Venturing Skills Award;
Have a desire to provide service to Scouts;
Have recommended by the Unit Council as being of excellent character, a good role model to Scouts and has the skills and abilities to undertake the activity (or other tasks) nominated on the application form;
Have approval from the contingent leader; and
Have consent from parents/guardian
Only if they are coming as an assistant activity leader (Venturer)
The National Jamboree Fee includes a T Shirt, Scarf, Hat, and Badge
There will be a Visitor’s Day on Saturday the 12th of January 2019
Yes, special diets will be catered for
There will be an opportunity to elect/nominate special diets in the application process. This nomination will need to be supported by medical evidence
We will be as accommodating as we can but please be aware that you need to contact your Contingent Leader to discuss specifics
They will be able to take part in most water activities, but it is important that we know their limitations so that appropriate supervision can be arranged
Usually at the Scout’s respective state Shakedown Camp in late 2018, a few months before the Jamboree
Only approved service leaders (advance parties) will be allowed to arrive early
It may be necessary for some participants travelling by air to arrive on 3rd Jan due to flight limitations on the 4th Jan
All power will be supplied by the Jamboree. The Jamboree will be using generators to provide some of its power. Troops can bring small solar panels
Religious observances for all scouting members will be facilitated according to the various religious requirements. For information regarding services/observances please contact your Sub Camp Headquarters
Further information can be found at the AJ2019 Welfare “Drop In Zone” during Jamboree
Four (4) Scout sub camps plus 1 Venturer and 1 Service Leader sub camp
Yes, 24/7
Yes
Murray Bridge Hospital
Check out AJ2019.com.au or E-Mail admin@aj2019.com.au