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By world standards, Australian Jamborees are medium sized, with the largest Jamborees being held in Europe and North America and generally hosting between 35,000 to 40,000 participants. | By world standards, Australian Jamborees are medium sized, with the largest Jamborees being held in Europe and North America and generally hosting between 35,000 to 40,000 participants. | ||
==Organisational Structure== | == Organisational Structure == | ||
===Committee=== | === Committee === | ||
The '''Jamboree Organising Committee''' (JOC) has the primary task of organising and running the Jamboree. The host state takes the responsibility for forming a JOC from local scouters. | The '''Jamboree Organising Committee''' (JOC) has the primary task of organising and running the Jamboree. The host state takes the responsibility for forming a JOC from local scouters. | ||
===Contingents=== | === Contingents === | ||
The largest Organisational unit of the Jamboree is a '''Contingent'''. There is one contingent for each of the Australian [[States of Australia|States and Territories]] - [[Australian Capital Territory]], [[New South Wales]], [[Northern Territory]], [[Queensland]], [[South Australia]], [[Tasmania]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Western Australia]], - as well as | The largest Organisational unit of the Jamboree is a '''Contingent'''. There is one contingent for each of the Australian [[States of Australia|States and Territories]] - [[Australian Capital Territory]], [[New South Wales]], [[Northern Territory]], [[Queensland]], [[South Australia]], [[Tasmania]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Western Australia]], - as well as New Zealand, [[Guides Australia]], and International Contingents. | ||
===Troops=== | === Troops === | ||
A '''troop''' consists of about 42 [[Scouts (Australia)|Scouts]]. Six Patrols of Youth members and six to seven Leaders. Each troop shares a common camping area where they will cook, sleep and socialise for the duration of the Jamboree. Troops are generally made up of members of the same contingent and Mixed Overseas contingent. | A '''troop''' consists of about 42 [[Scouts (Australia)|Scouts]]. Six Patrols of Youth members and six to seven Leaders. Each troop shares a common camping area where they will cook, sleep and socialise for the duration of the Jamboree. Troops are generally made up of members of the same contingent and Mixed Overseas contingent. | ||
===Patrols=== | === Patrols === | ||
Youth members in troops are further subdivided into '''patrols''' of 5 - 6 scouts. The most experienced scout is (generally) given the task of being 'Patrol Leader' or 'PL', and another experienced scout is assigned as 'Assistant Patrol Leader' or 'APL'. Scouts work in patrols for all activities and tasks during the Jamboree. at the jamboree Patrol Leaders are given special prizes so to speak to congradulate them on their hard and important task ahead. Thay are also given a special lunch. | Youth members in troops are further subdivided into '''patrols''' of 5 - 6 scouts. The most experienced scout is (generally) given the task of being 'Patrol Leader' or 'PL', and another experienced scout is assigned as 'Assistant Patrol Leader' or 'APL'. Scouts work in patrols for all activities and tasks during the Jamboree. at the jamboree Patrol Leaders are given special prizes so to speak to congradulate them on their hard and important task ahead. Thay are also given a special lunch. | ||
Scouts must be between the age of 11 and 15 and must have proven their scouting skills by earning their [[Pioneer Badge]]. Participants will be expected to cook for themselves, keep their sleeping area and campsite clean and tidy, participate in their assigned activities, and cope with the experience of being away from home for the period of the Jamboree (usually about 11 days). | Scouts must be between the age of 11 and 15 and must have proven their scouting skills by earning their [[Pioneer Badge]]. Participants will be expected to cook for themselves, keep their sleeping area and campsite clean and tidy, participate in their assigned activities, and cope with the experience of being away from home for the period of the Jamboree (usually about 11 days). | ||
==Other Participants== | == Other Participants == | ||
Older members - namely [[Venturer Scouts (Australia)|Venturers]] and [[Rovers (Australia)|Rovers]] - also attend the Jamboree to assist with activities and other tasks. | Older members - namely [[Venturer Scouts (Australia)|Venturers]] and [[Rovers (Australia)|Rovers]] - also attend the Jamboree to assist with activities and other tasks. | ||
Younger members - [[Joey Scouts (Australia)|Joeys]], [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cubs]] - families, and friends of Scouting are able to visit the site as day visitors, especially on Future Scout Day (Market Day), where games and stalls are set up by the Scouts attending the Jamboree. | Younger members - [[Joey Scouts (Australia)|Joeys]], [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cubs]] - families, and friends of Scouting are able to visit the site as day visitors, especially on Future Scout Day (Market Day), where games and stalls are set up by the Scouts attending the Jamboree. | ||
==Activities== | == Activities == | ||
Jamboree activities are a mixture of on-site and off-site activities that seek to challenge the participants, reinforce Scouting values, provide valuable and new experiences, and most of all, be great fun. | Jamboree activities are a mixture of on-site and off-site activities that seek to challenge the participants, reinforce Scouting values, provide valuable and new experiences, and most of all, be great fun. | ||
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*Plenty of mud activities | *Plenty of mud activities | ||
==On site== | == On site == | ||
During a Jamboree there could be more people on the Jamboree site than there are in some regional towns. Considerable resources and infrastructure are set up at the Jamboree sites to ensure the safety, well being and enjoyment of all participants. Some of the Jamboree resources include:- | During a Jamboree there could be more people on the Jamboree site than there are in some regional towns. Considerable resources and infrastructure are set up at the Jamboree sites to ensure the safety, well being and enjoyment of all participants. Some of the Jamboree resources include:- | ||
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*Fresh water supply and grey water processing | *Fresh water supply and grey water processing | ||
==List of Australian Jamborees== | == List of Australian Jamborees == | ||
# [[Frankston, Victoria]], 1934 - attended by Baden-Powell. | # [[Frankston, Victoria]], 1934 - attended by Baden-Powell. | ||
# [[Bradfield, New South Wales|Bradfield]],Sydney [[New South Wales]], 1938. | # [[Bradfield, New South Wales|Bradfield]],Sydney [[New South Wales]], 1938. | ||
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Jamborees were not held during World War II | Jamborees were not held during World War II | ||
==21st Australian Jamboree== | == 21st Australian Jamboree == | ||
[[Image:AJ 2007 entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to AJ2007 on open day - 7 January 2007]] | [[Image:AJ 2007 entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to AJ2007 on open day - 7 January 2007]] | ||
The 21st Australian Jamboree (AJ2007) took place at the Elmore Field Days site in [[Elmore, Victoria]], from the 1st to the 13th of January, 2007. <ref> [http://www.elmorefielddays.com.au/mediaReleaseDetail.asp?ID=1 Jamboree media release] </ref> It was the first major Scout event in 2007 and thus the first to celebrate 100 years of Scouting. 12,000 adults and youth from Australia and 30 other counties attended the Jamboree, 8,500 of whom were scouts. <ref> [http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=174682 National Nine News, 3 January 2007] </ref> The Jamboree had a theme of "Get in the Game" to promote participation. | The 21st Australian Jamboree (AJ2007) took place at the Elmore Field Days site in [[Elmore, Victoria]], from the 1st to the 13th of January, 2007. <ref> [http://www.elmorefielddays.com.au/mediaReleaseDetail.asp?ID=1 Jamboree media release] </ref> It was the first major Scout event in 2007 and thus the first to celebrate 100 years of Scouting. 12,000 adults and youth from Australia and 30 other counties attended the Jamboree, 8,500 of whom were scouts. <ref> [http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=174682 National Nine News, 3 January 2007] </ref> The Jamboree had a theme of "Get in the Game" to promote participation. | ||
===Activities=== | === Activities === | ||
AJ2007 featured four off-site activities: Wet Wild & Windy, Riverforce, Bushwacked and Ready Set Bendigo. | AJ2007 featured four off-site activities: Wet Wild & Windy, Riverforce, Bushwacked and Ready Set Bendigo. | ||
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Additional on-site activities included a carnival, contingent HQ, subcamp activities and a mall. | Additional on-site activities included a carnival, contingent HQ, subcamp activities and a mall. | ||
===Entertainment=== | === Entertainment === | ||
There was also lots of entertainment at the AJ2007 main arena with [[Rogue Traders]], [[Evermore]], [[Bjorn Again]], [[Tripod (band)|Tripod]] and [[Taxiride]] performing on different nights. Also Acid Eyeliner (Greenday Tribute band), Area 7 and a Robbie Williams tribute band. Also, there was an extreme night with Motocross riders and a stunt plane. The Place was a Marquee with themed disco's every night. The Beach Hut was a stage set up near the Mall that held concerts every night. | There was also lots of entertainment at the AJ2007 main arena with [[Rogue Traders]], [[Evermore]], [[Bjorn Again]], [[Tripod (band)|Tripod]] and [[Taxiride]] performing on different nights. Also Acid Eyeliner (Greenday Tribute band), Area 7 and a Robbie Williams tribute band. Also, there was an extreme night with Motocross riders and a stunt plane. The Place was a Marquee with themed disco's every night. The Beach Hut was a stage set up near the Mall that held concerts every night. | ||
===Clean up=== | === Clean up === | ||
Clean up of the site involved removing 200 tonnes of rubbish, dismantling 16,000 square meters of marquee, and removing 208 portable buildings on site, including toilets. It was expected to take a fortnight using 50 volunteers.<ref> [http://bendigo.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=547476&category=General Big clean-up under way published by Rural Press Ltd, 2007-01-15] </ref> The scouts had already taken down their own tents and troop facilities. | Clean up of the site involved removing 200 tonnes of rubbish, dismantling 16,000 square meters of marquee, and removing 208 portable buildings on site, including toilets. It was expected to take a fortnight using 50 volunteers.<ref> [http://bendigo.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=547476&category=General Big clean-up under way published by Rural Press Ltd, 2007-01-15] </ref> The scouts had already taken down their own tents and troop facilities. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.yican.com.au/1935/ The first Australian Jamboree] | *[http://www.yican.com.au/1935/ The first Australian Jamboree] | ||
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*[http://www.scouts.com.au Scouts Australia website, with information on the next Jamboree's.] | *[http://www.scouts.com.au Scouts Australia website, with information on the next Jamboree's.] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Scouts Australia States}} | {{Scouts Australia States}} | ||
