23rd
World Scout
Jamboree
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Bulletin #04
March 2014
Welcome
mention its warm, generous, welcoming people.
The Jamboree is also an occasion for leaders of
National Scout Organizations to meet, renew old
friendships, share ideas and form partnerships to
support the future development of our Movement.
Dear Friends, Dear Scouts:
In a little more than a year from now, some
30,000 Scouts from all around the world will
gather at Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan for
the 23rd World Scout Jamboree.
The theme for the Jamboree is “WA: a Spirit
of Unity” and that is exactly what Scouts
can expect to experience at this once-in-alifetime event. Whether exploring the human
development challenges that affect all nations
and societies at the Global Development Village
or simply sharing a meal with newfound friends
from far-off parts of the world, the Jamboree
is unique environment in which Scouts are
encouraged to develop as global citizens that
inspire positive change in their communities.
In addition, the participants to the 23rd World
Scout Jamboree will experience the wonderful
country of Japan with its wealth of natural beauty
and cutting-edge technological innovation… not to
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On behalf of the World Organization of the
Scout Movement, I wish to convey our sincere
appreciation to the Scout Association of Japan.
They have assumed the monumental challenge
of organizing the Jamboree, and we wish them
every success for the months ahead.
The Jamboree offers a perfect setting to
recognize the successes of our Messengers of
Peace project. I look forward to joining others
in attendance that registered as a Messenger
of Peace, to celebrate the positive changes we
have collectively made around the globe.
This – and so much, much more – awaits our
Scouts and Leaders at the 23rd World Scout
Jamboree… don’t miss this incredible event!
I look forward to meeting you in Japan next
year and wish you all the very best with your
on-going preparations for the Jamboree.
Sincerely,
Scott A. Teare,
Secretary General
World Organization of the Scout Movement
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What is the Bulletin?
In the run-up to the Jamboree,
we will be publishing Bulletins
in order to provide National
Scout Organizations (NSOs)
and their contingents with
information to prepare for the
23rd World Scout Jamboree
(23WSJ). The Bulletins will be
distributed through SCOUTPAK
of the World Scout Bureau to
all NSOs. In addition to the
Bulletins, there will be other
means of communication, the
website being the main one
(www.23wsj.jp).
Index
02 • Registration for the Jamboree
03 • How to create a Jamboree Contingent – Part 2
04 • International Service Team
05 • Jamboree Planning Team
06 • Safe from Harm
07 • Medical care at the Jamboree
08 • Jamboree Programme! (Update)
14 • Jamboree Contingent Programme
• Contingent Pavilions/Office
15 • Let’s learn some Japanese!
Registration for the Jamboree
We have already distributed the Contingent
Registration Form (Appendix 4, Bulletin 2)
for Contingents so that they can inform the
Jamboree Office of their intention to send a
Contingent, the size of the Contingent and the
plan for participation in the Home Hospitality
Programme. In June 2014, we will open the
Jamboree Registration System, so that each
Contingent can register its individual members
for the 23WSJ.
for large Contingents. Changes can be made
by editing individual’s information on the web
browser or uploading an additional spreadsheet.
Please note that the registration for 23WSJ
must be completed by the end of March 2015,
including receipt of the correct Jamboree fee by
the Jamboree Office.
Registered Contingents
The Jamboree Registration System will be available
on the Internet. Each registered Contingent will
be informed of its account and receive a manual
by the end of June 2014.
As of the end of February 2014, we have
received registration from the countries and
territories listed below.
Online registration can be done in two ways.
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Canada, Scouts of China, Costa
Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Ghana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Iceland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Macau,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman,
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain,
Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay,
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Option 1: Directly type on the Web Browser
One option is to input the personal information
directly on the web browser. This option is ideal
for relatively small Contingents. Changes can be
made to the information by using the Jamboree
Registration System.
Option 2: Upload the list using a spreadsheet
The other option is to use a Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet. You can edit individual participant’s
information on the spreadsheet and upload to
the Registration System. This option is suitable
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How to create a Jamboree Contingent – Part 2
In Bulletin 2, to help you create a contingent for
the Jamboree, we provided a checklist covering
key tasks. The information was intended for
National Scout Organizations and Contingent
Leaders who are new to Jamborees but will be
leading a Contingent.
By now, each Contingent/National Scout
Organization has completed the following tasks.
1. Agreed as a National Scout Organization to
send a Jamboree Contingent
2. Returned the completed Contingent Registration
Form
3. Appointed a Head of Contingent and sent in
the form
4. Recruited a Contingent Management Team
5. Drawn up a budget and agreed on the local
Jamboree Fee
6. Started promoting the Jamboree locally
7. Booked to attend the Heads of Contingent
Visit in April 2014
is an enjoyable but demanding task, and it is
important to select the right Unit Leaders who
will be able to handle any challenge and always
put the Participant Scouts first.
10. Recruit and select your Participant Scouts
Each National Scout Organization will have
its own ideas on how to recruit and select the
Participant Scouts who will attend the Jamboree.
Development of Participant Scouts is always a
prime consideration in the selection process.
NSOs are encouraged to make sure that the
selection process is seen to be fair, and that the
Jamboree opportunity is available to all.
11. Recruit and select IST members
Once you have completed the above 7 steps,
please proceed with the following steps.
In order to hold the Jamboree, 6,000 IST
members are required. Being a member of the
International Service Team (IST) at the 23rd
World Scout Jamboree will be a life-changing
experience for all who take part. It is excellent
opportunity to support and develop young
leaders within your NSO. You will find more
about the IST experience on Page 4 and 5 of
this Bulletin.
8. Decide on your registration procedure
12. Raise funds and support the Contingent
On page 2 of the Bulletin, you will find an outline
of the Registration procedure for the Jamboree.
Each Contingent should now be deciding how it
will proceed with registration of the participants.
Attending and travelling to a World Scout
Jamboree can be quite costly. However, there
are many ways to raise funds to help cover
the costs, ranging from fundraising activities in
local Scout groups to Contingents applying for
support or donations.
9. Recruit and select your Unit Leaders
Every Unit attending the Jamboree consists of
36 Participant Scouts and 4 Unit Leaders. (In
certain circumstances, such as if there is a need
to support Scouts with Special Needs, additional
Unit Leader(s) can be appointed.) The Leaders
will be responsible for the well-being of the
Participant Scouts, and make sure that they get
the most out of the Jamboree experience. This
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13. Use training weekends to build your team
The experience of the World Scout Jamboree is
very different from being at home. Moreover,
many Jamboree participants and leaders will
not have met before their selection. It would be
a good idea to organise a training weekend for
cultivating friendships and team building.
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International Service Team
We estimate that 6,000 IST members are
required to successfully deliver the Jamboree.
We encourage NSOs to send as many ISTs as
possible to the Jamboree.
The International Service Team (IST) is open to
active Scouts and Leaders who are aged at least
18 at the start of the Jamboree and can speak
English and/or French. They are expected to be
available from the evening of the 25th of July
2015 until the afternoon of the 9th of August
2015. The IST members are expected to work
hard and fulfill a vital role in terms of motivating
and supporting participants and providing the
services, programme, and facilities. Some roles
may require long working hours, or working at
night. Their job is to ensure that all the young
people attending the Jamboree have an inspiring
experience that they will recall with pleasure and
satisfaction throughout their lives. As ISTs will
work as members of a team, we are looking for
people with a positive attitude who are ready to
lend a hand with whatever needs to be done, in
order to make sure the Jamboree runs smoothly.
All IST and other adult staff will be camping in
the Adult Camp Area located in the southwestern
part of the Jamboree site. Facilities such as a
restaurant, showers and toilets will be located
within the Adult Camp Area.
We are planning to offer an Excursion programme,
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a one-day tour of Yamaguchi, for ISTs and other
adult staff when they are off duty.
Number of IST members
We encourage NSOs to send as many adult
leaders as possible who are motivated and
willing to work hard. However, NSOs should not
bring more adult leaders than Participant Scouts
since the Jamboree is primarily a Youth Event.
IST Contact Person
We recommend that each Contingent appoint
an IST contact person who is focused on IST
issues. The number of IST contact person to
be appointed may vary according to the size of
the IST, but every Contingent should appoint at
least one.
The IST Contact Person will
• Ensure that IST members are prepared for
the event, and have completed the Safe from
Harm online training. (You will find more
information about Safe from Harm on Page 6.)
• Act as a contact point for the Human
Resources Department before and during the
Jamboree.
• Share good practice with other Contingents.
IST Opportunities Catalogue
In the registration process, each IST member
will select 3 roles that he or she wishes to be
allocated. The roles of IST members will be
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Departments taking key roles at the 23WSJ
explained in detail in the IST Opportunities
Catalogue that will be distributed with the
registration information and also with Bulletin
5. Based on the preferences, in April 2015 the
Human Resources department will allocate each
IST member to one of the departments listed
below and each Contingent will be informed of
the allocation of its IST members in May 2015.
Please note that the Jamboree Organisation will
not receive applications directly from individual
IST member nor contact them directly. All
the applications and communication will be
coordinated with Contingents.
J-01
J-02
J-03
J-04
J-05
J-06
J-07
J-08
J-09
J-10
J-11
J-12
J-13
J-14
Contingents Support
Sub Camps
Human Resources
Guest Service
Marketing and Communication
ICT
Onsite Programme
Offsite Programme
Hiroshima Peace Programme
Ceremonies
Safety
Site Management
Transport
Food and Trading
Jamboree Planning Team
As mentioned in Bulletins 1 and 2, we are
currently recruiting members of the Jamboree
Planning Team (JPT). The JPT is solely a planning
group, and therefore JPT members who wish
to take part in the Jamboree will need to be
registered as IST members through a National
Scout Organization, including payment of the
appropriate Jamboree Fee.
Some JPT members will be invited by the
Jamboree Organisation to join the Jamboree
Delivery Team (JDT), the Jamboree Core Team
(JCT), or a pre-allocated IST playing a key role
in the delivery of the Jamboree. In such case,
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the respective NSOs of those JPT members will
be informed of their registration status before
April 2015. In addition, some of them may be
asked to arrive early or depart late.
Further information regarding the JPT
registration has been distributed to all registered
JPT members directly.
JPT Gathering
The first meeting of the JPT will be held during
the first Heads of Contingent Visit in April 2014.
All information given at the meeting will be
distributed to the registered JPT members.
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Safe from Harm
In order to ensure the Jamboree is an event free
from abuse, all Unit Leaders, IST members and
other adult staff will be required to take Safe
from Harm (SfH) training before the Jamboree.
Responsibility of the Contingents
SfH addresses the types of abuse, such as
bullying, harassment, neglect, and exploitation,
treating them as behaviour that can occur
between Scouts, between Scouts and adults,
and between adults, and focuses on how to
prevent such behaviour.
Contingents will be responsible for making
sure that all adult leaders of the Contingents
complete the SfH training before their arrival
at the Jamboree. On the Jamboree Registration
System, each Contingent can register the status
of the SfH training of its adult leaders. Any adult
leader who has not completed the training upon
arrival at the Jamboree will be required to take
paper-based onsite training provided by the
Human Resources Department.
How to take the training
Schedule
IST members, CMT members and Unit Leaders
are required to take the SfH training on the
Internet before their arrival at the Jamboree.
On the e-learning platform, each individual
will be able to create an account and then
start the online training course. The training
consists of modules, with each module having
a presentation format. The training will be
available in English and French, and it will take
about 90 minutes to complete all the modules.
Upon completing the training, an individual will
receive a certificate, which certifies that he/she
has completed the SfH training. A copy of the
certificate should be presented upon arrival at
the Jamboree site.
At the First Head of Contingents Visit in
April 2014, Contingents and National Scout
Organizations will receive information on the
SfH training. The actual e-learning platform will
be opened around June 2014, and will close in
mid-July 2015. Anyone unable to take the SfH
training before the Jamboree will be required to
take it at the Jamboree Site.
Content
Based on the new Keeping Scouts Safe From
Harm e-learning, the online course will include
the following.
Module
For those who have no access, or very limited
access, to the Internet, the training will be
provided in other ways. Please wait for a further
announcement in Bulletin 5.
1. Register on the Safe from Harm website
Introduction
About the e-learning, course
objective, learning procedure
What is abuse?
Definition of abuse, examples of
abuse
Behaviour
Behaviour and action, role of
protection, values in Scouting
Understanding
the issue
How to prevent abuse, how to
deal with it if it occurs
Daily activity
Daily activities in camp, support
available, alcohol and medication
regulations in Japan
Cultural
differences
Cultural differences, values
About Japan
Abut Japan, characteristics and
culture
2. Take module 1–9
3. Take the final test (an accuracy rate of at least
75% is required to pass the test)
4.(If you pass)
A certificate will
appear on the
display, which
you should print
and bring to the
Jamboree
5.(If you fail)
You will need to
take the test again
until you pass. The
questions will be
different every time
you take the test.
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Content
More information on the SfH training will be
provided in later Bulletins.
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Medical care at the Jamboree
There will be a healthcare service at the
Jamboree 24 hours a day to provide care in the
event of injury or illness that cannot be treated
at the Unit or the Contingent.
As stated in the Jamboree Terms and Conditions,
the Jamboree fee covers medical care in the case
of illness (excluding pre-existing conditions)
or accidents, including minor surgery or
treatment, when necessary during the period of
the Jamboree. Medication and any costs related
to hospitalization are not included in the fee.
Contingents should be aware of all pre-existing
conditions of all their members and should note
that medical care for pre-existing conditions is
not covered by the Jamboree fee.
Organisation
1. Jamboree Hospital
The Jamboree Hospital will provide the most
comprehensive level of care available at the
Jamboree site. If complicated surgery or diagnosis
is required, the patient will be transferred to
an offsite hospital. Any treatment at the offsite
hospital will be available at cost, and Unit
Leaders will need to accompany the patient. In
addition, cases may arise in which Contingents
need to arrange their own transportation to/from
the offsite hospital.
2. First Aid Points
First Aid Points will be located around the
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Jamboree site during the programme. First Aid
Staff will be stationed to provide treatment for
injury and illness.
The responsibility of the Contingent
and Unit Leaders
All Units are expected to bring a first aid kit
to take care of all minor illness and injury.
Contingents should ensure that IST members
and Contingent Management Team members
have access to basic medical supplies, either
brought by themselves or provided by the
Contingent.
As mentioned in the Terms and Conditions (see
Article 9-2), everyone taking part in the Jamboree
should obtain insurance to cover the cost of any
unexpected medical expenses. Contingents are
responsible for ensuring that all their members
have adequate medical insurance.
Medication
There will not be a pharmacy onsite where
medications can be purchased. Basic medications
will be provided at the Jamboree Hospital when
necessary. Therefore, Contingents are requested
to bring necessary supplies of medications for
their members’ pre-existing conditions. If you
need to keep medicine in cold storage, such as
insulin for diabetic members of your Contingent,
it can be stored at the Jamboree Hospital.
Please consult the Jamboree Office in advance if
you require cold storage for medicines.
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Jamboree Programme! (Update)
The 23rd World Scout Jamboree will offer a wide
choice of attractive programmes. Through these
programmes, Scouts will be able to experience
the distinctive attributes of each participating
country and territory. And this experience will
enable Scouts to develop physically, intellectually,
emotionally, socially, and spiritually in the spirit
of the Scout Movement as they advance toward
their ultimate goal of “Creating a Better World.”
2. Daily life during the Jamboree
The Jamboree Programme, running from the
Opening Ceremony on the evening of the 29th
of July 2015 until the Closing Ceremony on the
evening of the 7th of August, will consist of
Module Activities and Sub Camp Life. It will be a
great opportunity for Scouts to make friends with
their counterparts from all over the world. The
theme of “WA: a Spirit of Unity” and the three
concepts, “Energy”, “Innovation” and “Harmony”,
associated with the Jamboree programme reflect
specific educational objectives.
In addition, Scouts need to eat three ample,
nutritious meals a day so that they have plenty
of energy to engage in the challenging activities
each day and can adjust to the unfamiliar
environment. They also need to drink plenty of
water and establish a stable bodily rhythm . It
would be a good idea to consider the Jamboree
as an opportunity to overcome the challenges
related to camping.
Sub Camp Life
Scouts will spend the majority of
their time during the Jamboree
in Sub Camps with other Scouts
from their Patrol and Unit. It is at
their Sub Camps that Scouts will
cook and eat their daily meals and sleep in tents.
The Sub Camp will also serve as a home where
Scouts can reflect on what happened today
and share their thoughts and feelings about
tomorrow’s activities.
1. Sub Camp
There will be 12 Sub Camps at 23WSJ. Each Sub
Camp will consist of 50 Units. A Unit will consist
of 4 patrols, each consisting of 9 Scouts and one
Unit Leader. Therefore, a Unit will consist of 40
members and a Sub Camp will consist of 2,000
Scouts and Unit Leaders. 4 Sub Camps will form
a Hub, and there will be 3 Hubs at the Jamboree.
During the Jamboree, Scouts will camp for many
days, and, for a lot of the Scouts, it will be their
first experience of such a long camp. In these
circumstances, some Scouts may find it difficult
to get enough sleep since there are so many
activities to take part in at the Jamboree. To get
the most out of the Jamboree, it will be important
to ensure that Scouts get sufficient sleep.
The cooking of meals at the Jamboree will
also be an opportunity to foster leadership,
stimulate cooperation, and for each person to
achieve an understanding of his or her role
within the patrol. Since cooking involves a
number of different tasks, cooperation is the
key to success. Each patrol can tackle its own
recipes within the scope of the ingredients.
Remember, there is much more to cooking than
just preparing food. For Scouts, it is also a great
opportunity for personal growth. Participants are
required to use a portable gas stove for cooking.
For information on how to use the stove, please
refer to the fire-prevention guidelines.
Each Unit will be allocated an area within the Sub
Camp. This area will serve for many purposes:
for pitching sleeping tents and tarp tents, for
holding meetings, for cooking, for hanging up
laundry to dry, etc. Working together to lay
out the area where Scouts will live can foster
a greater understanding of the Scouting ideals.
3. Sub Camp Programme
In the Sub Camp area, Scouts can take part
in various enjoyable activities during their free
time. They will include activities such as football,
volleyball, and tug of war.
4. Friendship exchange
Scouts can put on small performances, ideally
on a theme related to their culture, on the
stages placed in the Sub Camps, each of which
will be equipped with a sound system. As there
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are 50 Units in a Sub Camp, each performance
should last no more than about 5 minutes.
Preparing and sharing simple games or
activities that represent your country’s culture
and/or Scouting will add greater variety to
the programme. Simple, easy-to-understand
activities that appeal to many Scouts would be
ideal. The activities can be presented at each
Unit’s site, or using additional space at the Sub
Camp or Hub for bigger activities.
5. Basic Daily Schedule
06:00
Rise up/Breakfast
09:00
Module Activities/Free Time Activities
12:00
Lunchtime
14:00
Module Activities/Free Time Activities
17:00
Dinner
19:00
Night Activities (Camp fire, traditional
music, dance and etc.)
23:00
Lights out
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Module Activities
The Jamboree will include 3 On-site Module
Activities (Global Development Village, Culture
and Science) and 4 Off-site Module Activities
(Nature, Community, Water and the Hiroshima
Peace Programme). Each Module Activity
occupies either one day or half a day. Each Sub
Camp has a schedule so that all Scouts will have
the opportunity to participate in all the Module
Activities by the end of the Jamboree.
In addition, whenever there is no Module
Activity on the schedule, Scouts will take part in
Free Time Activities. There will be a wide choice
of Free Time Activities.
GDV
Culture
Science
Community
1/2 day
1/2 day
1 day
1 day
Nature
Water
Peace
1 day
1 day
1 day
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GDV
Through GDV module activities,
Scouts will learn about what they
can do in their daily lives to help
tackle various global issues. They
will deepen their understanding
of Human Rights, Global Warming, and Hunger
from six perspectives—Peace, Environment,
Human Rights, Health, Development, and
Disaster Prevention. They will also learn about
what the United Nations and NPOs are doing
around the world to deal with these issues.
Actions taken by the 30,000 participants will
help raise the consciousness of over 32 million
Scouts in 162 Countries and territories. Sharing
ideas among Scouts worldwide on how to create
a better world will trigger “Innovation”, which
will help resolve global issues. Ultimately, this
will contribute to global peace and thus embody
the theme of “WA: a Spirit of Unity”.
GDV module activities will help Scouts:
1. Learn about global issues from six
perspectives: peace, environment, human
rights, disaster prevention, health, and
development
2. Foster
awareness
that
every
small
community in which we live is linked to the
wider world
3. Learn that small actions have a cumulative
effect that can ultimately make a big
difference for the better in society
4. Remain active in their homes and
communities after the Jamboree
Culture
Our world is a rich and varied
kaleidoscope of cultures. Think
about clothing, to take one
example. In Japan we have the
kimono. But when we look around
the world, we see the Korean chima jeogori,
the Mongolian deel, the Fijian sulu, the Tahitian
pareo, the Chilean poncho, the Scottish kilt,
and the German lederhosen, to name but a few
of the national costumes that brighten up our
planet. Each culture is distinct and unique. By
experiencing and welcoming different cultures,
we can cultivate an appreciation of others,
learn from one another, and extend the hand
of friendship. Scouts are encouraged to prepare
presentations about their countries and cultures
so that they can share their unique experience
and traditions with fellow Scouts. This will be
a great opportunity to learn more about one’s
own country and culture through the process
of explaining and sharing with others. Through
intercultural exchanges, Scouts will deepen
mutual understanding and achieve “Harmony”
transcending national and cultural differences.
As 23WSJ takes place in Japan, a country that is a
fusion of Western and Eastern cultural influences,
Scouts will have opportunities to gain insights into
the Japanese culture of “Wa”. They will learn about
traditional arts as well as aspects of contemporary
culture, or Cool Japan, such as anime.
Culture module activities will help Scouts:
1. Experience diverse cultures
2. Recognize, understand, and respect cultural
differences
3. Appreciate the influence of other cultures
4. Deepen their understanding of their own cultures
Science
The Science module activities will
stimulate Scouts’ fascination with
and understanding of science.
Scouts will enrich their knowledge
of the technologies underpinning
contemporary societies—computers, the internet,
mobile phones, refrigeration, and so on. And
they will learn about the innovative technologies
or technological ecosystems that are enriching
people’s lives, and moreover, have the potential
to help us achieve a balance between the
environment and humankind on our planet.
The experience of breakthrough technology
will inspire Scouts to pursue innovation. In
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particular, 23WSJ will offer Scouts opportunities
to learn about cutting-edge technologies in
Japan, helping them appreciate the theme
of “WA: a Spirit of Unity” from scientific and
technological perspectives.
Science module activities will help Scouts:
1. Take an intelligent interest in science by
learning about the latest technological
advances
2. Learn more about fundamental technologies
and how they are applied in everyday life
3. Become motivated to learn more about
science and technology
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Community
Yamaguchi is famous for its
cultural richness and its everchanging natural beauty as the
seasons unfold in the course of a
year. Occupying the westernmost
portion of Honshu, Japan’s main island,
Yamaguchi is a mountainous prefecture bounded
by the ocean on three sides. Yamaguchi’s
distinctive culture reflects its prominence in
trade and transportation as Japan emerged from
seclusion to take its place in the modern era.
As well as being shaped by cultural influences
originating elsewhere in Japan, Yamaguchi has
also been open to influences from other parts of
the world. The Community module activities will
give Scouts the opportunity to visit the cities
and towns of Yamaguchi. At each destination,
Scouts will experience the local culture,
architecture, and clothing while interacting with
local people. This will create opportunities for
Scouts to deepen their understanding of Japan
in relation to their own culture, in keeping with
the theme of “WA: a Spirit of Unity”.
Community module activities will help Scouts:
1. Appreciate cultural differences
2. Strengthen their volunteer spirit
3. Improve communication skills and foster
cross-generational understanding
4. Understand the role of industry in society
Nature
With
a
coastline
extending
1,500 kilometers and mountains
rising up in the interior of the
prefecture, Yamaguchi has much
to offer lovers of nature. In this
attractive natural setting, Scouts will go hiking,
applying the skills they have acquired though
Scouting activities. They will take up new
challenges and pursue new goals. Scouts will
also learn about the importance of biodiversity,
the need to respect nature, and the power of
teamwork undertaken in a spirit of international
friendship. These values will be inculcated
through the experience of daily life at the
Jamboree. The strong bonds among Scouts will
generate Energy that will enable “WA: a Spirit
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of Unity” to flourish. In addition, Scouts will
experience rock climbing at facilities located
near the Jamboree site.
Nature module activities will help Scouts:
1. Challenge their physical limitations and
strengthen their physical capabilities
2. Develop the ability to work together for
shared goals through the activities in their
patrols
3. Deepen their appreciation of nature by
learning about the importance of biodiversity
as well as the need to achieve balance
between people and nature
4. Foster emotional well-being
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Water
More than 50 countries are
landlocked. Japan, on the other
hand, is surrounded by the
ocean. 23WSJ will make good use
of this maritime setting to offer
various water activities, such as swimming,
yachting and fishing, that are sure to inspire
Scouts’ Energy. Activities will be challenging and
fun, designed to foster teamwork and expertise
in, on and out of the water. Moreover, as patrols
will also have a chance to relax at the beach,
Scouts will be able to cultivate friendships and
emotional ties, leading to practical realization of
the Jamboree theme—“WA: a Spirit of Unity”.
Water module activities will help Scouts:
1. Challenge their physical limitations and
strengthen their physical capabilities
2. Learn about safe conduct concerning water
activities.
Peace
Scouts will visit Hiroshima to
deepen their awareness of the
sanctity of life and the importance
of empathizing with others. They
will learn about the dreadful
consequences of war. Scouts will be encouraged
to pursue peace in the world, consider practical
initiatives to further the cause of peace, and
share their feelings with others. They will
become Messengers of Peace. The harmony
created by Messengers of Peace is at the heart
of “WA: a Spirit of Unity”.
Peace module activities will help Scouts:
1. Cultivate a better understanding of the
overriding importance of world peace
2. Develop their own ideas concerning world
peace
3. Become individuals who can foster world
peace
4. Act as Messengers of Peace after the
Jamboree
Other Activities
Faith & Beliefs
Scouts are encouraged to practice
their own faiths at the Faith
and Beliefs Zone. In this zone
conducive to achieving peace of
mind and self-awareness, Scouts can also reflect
upon their experience during the Jamboree.
In addition, there will be booths representing
different faiths in this zone. By learning about
the faiths of others and their religious practices,
Scouts will be able to gain insights into conflicts
in the world that have a religious dimension.
They will develop broader, more illuminating
perspectives on such issues. Furthermore,
Scouts will deepen their understanding of the
relations between different faiths through
religious dialogue. They will reaffirm their role
as Messengers of Peace, cultivating durable
friendships among Scouts from different
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backgrounds and thus working for harmony.
Faith and Beliefs module activities will help Scouts:
1. Learn about the diversity of faiths
2. Understand the distinctive features of each
faith
3. Reflect on their experience and values in a
peaceful oasis that contrasts with the busy
life at the Jamboree
Free Time Activities
There will be various walk-in
activities that Scouts can enjoy
during their free time. Such
activities will include sports
tournaments, an amateur radio
workshop, exhibitions at the World Scout
Centre, and cultural exchange programmes.
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Jamboree Contingent Programme
At 23WSJ, Contingents are encouraged to plan
and deliver their own programmes as part of the
Jamboree Contingent Programme in addition
to the Contingent Pavilions in the World Scout
Centre. By widening the choice of activities
available at the Jamboree, the Jamboree
Contingent Programme will help make sure that
participants enjoy a rich and varied experience
in the time available. Viewing the holding of a
better Jamboree as a stride toward fulfillment
of our mission, “Creating a Better World,” we
consider the Jamboree Contingent Programme
to be a key to a successful 23WSJ. Contingents
are welcome to run wide-ranging activities. For
example you can run an activity on a theme
representing your country.
Detailed information on the Jamboree Contingent
Programme will be provided in Bulletin 5, which
will be distributed in September 2014. To help
our planning proceed smoothly, NSOs and
Contingents interested in running the Jamboree
Contingent Programme are asked to return the
completed “Jamboree Contingent Programme
Expressions of Interest Form” (Appendix 11) to
inform us briefly of the idea of your activity
and the contact person for the Contingent
Programme.
Contingent Pavilions/Office
Contingents can put on their programmes for all
participants and visitors in the designated area of
the World Scout Centre. A contingent can also have
an office there. The area will be open to everyone,
including Day Visitors. Upon request, Contingents
can share tents or be placed next to one another.
The exhibition should illustrate Scouting within
your country and consist of displays, handouts,
etc. Any other practical programmes, such as
walk-in activities, can be organised as part of the
Jamboree Contingent Programme.
Facilities
The Contingent Offices/Pavilions will be housed
in tents equipped with lighting, power supply,
tables, chairs and internet connection. The style,
size and content of the facilities will be finalised
in due course. Indicated below are the sizes of
the tents we are planning to provide depending
on the size of the Contingent. Additional tents
can be arranged at additional cost.
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Central Facilities
The Contingents Support Department will have
a base in this area, which will be a tented office
space with a business centre (equipped with PCs,
photocopiers, etc.) and meeting room facilities.
Further information on the Contingent pavilion
will be provided in Bulletin 5.
Size of Contingents
Size of tent
Less than 36
2m × 3m
37–72
4m × 3m
73–144
4m × 6m
145–288
4m × 12m
289–576
4m × 18m
577–1152
8m × 12m
1153–2304
8m × 15m
More than 2304
8m × 18m or more
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Let’s learn some Japanese!
Let’s learn some Japanese phrases before
visiting Japan. The Japanese language
is unique and may at first seem difficult
to understand or speak. The Japanese
language uses 2 syllabic scripts, hiragana
and katakana, each consisting of 51
characters. Along with hiragana and
katakana, kanji (or Chinese characters)
are used in writing. Numbers are written
either in Arabic numerals or in kanji.
Hiragana ひらがな
Ex.
あ (a) い (i)
う (u) え (e) お (o)
か (ka) き (ki) く (ku) け (ke) こ (ko)
Katakana カタカナ
Ex.
ア (a) イ (i)
ウ (u) エ (e) オ (o)
カ (ka) キ (ki) ク (ku) ケ (ke) コ (ko)
かん じ
Kanji (Chinese characters) 漢 字
ひ
Ex.
こう
き
じ
どう しゃ
でん しゃ
飛 行 機 (Airplane), 自動 車 (Car), 電 車 (Train)
すう じ
Numbers 数 字
Ex.
一 (1) 二 (2) 三 (3) 四 (4) 五 (5)
六 (6) 七 (7) 八 (8) 九 (9) 十 (10)
Large numbers:
Ex. 200 =
百 (100), 千 (1,000), 万 (10,000)
二百,
1,300 =
千三百
Below are some useful phrases you can use while traveling in Japan and at the Jamboree.
Greetings／あいさつ
Konnichiwa
Good evening
こんばんは
Konbanwa
Goodbye
さようなら
Sayounara
Good night
おやすみなさい
Nice to meet you
お会いできて嬉しいです
How are you?
お元気ですか？ Ogenki desuka?
うれ
Oyasuminasai
Oaidekite ureshii desu
げん き
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して
どういたしま
こんにちは
You are
welcome
Good afternoon
あ
Ohayou gozaimasu
Thank
you
おはようございます
ありがとう
Good morning
To express appreciation, respect or
apology to others, bowing is widely
used in Japan. A slight bow is used in
greetings or to show respect to people
when passing by. A deep bow can
be used to express feelings of deep
gratitude or apology.
お れい
しゃ ざい
たい ちょう
Thanks and apologies／御 礼と謝 罪
Thank you
You are welcome
Excuse me
I’m sorry
Health condition／体 調
わたし
ありがとう
Arigatou
げん き
私 は元 気です
I am fine
Watashi wa genki desu
あたま
いた
どういたしまして
I have
Douitashimashite
a headache
Atama ga itai desu
すみません
I have
おなかが痛いです
Sumimasen
a stomachache
Onaka ga itai desu
頭 が痛いです
いた
は
ごめんなさい
I have toothache
Gomennasai
いた
歯が痛いです
Ha ga itai desu
は
じ
My name is
わたしは (name) です
(name)
Watashi wa (name) desu
のどが痛いです
a sore throat
Nodo ga itai desu
来ました
(place/country)
Watashi wa (place/country)
I have a fever
kara kimashita
food, etc.)
I don’t like
(sport/item/
food, etc.)
しょくじ
わたしは (sport/item/food, etc.) が
す
さい
ちょうしょく
好きです
Breakfast
Watashi wa (sport/item/food, etc.)
ga suki desu
朝食
Choushoku
ちゅうしょく
Lunch
わたしは (sport/item/food, etc.) が
きら
嫌いです
昼食
Chushoku
ゆうしょく
Watashi wa (sport/item/food, etc.)
Dinner
ga kirai desu
used before
しつもん
eating a meal
Asking questions／質 問
(item/place)?
Netsu ga arimasu
Meals／食 事の際
*Expression
Where is
熱があります
き
I am from
(sport/item/
いた
I have
ねつ
わたしは (place/country) から
I like
Hakike ga shimasu
こ しょうかい
Introducing yourself／自 己 紹 介
け
吐き気がします
I feel sick
(item/place) はどこですか？
*Expression
(item/place) wa doko ni
used after
arimasu ka?
eating a meal
夕食
Yushoku
いただきます
Itadakimasu
ごちそうさま
Gochisousama
What is
これ／それ／あれ は何ですか？
this/it/that?
Kore/Sore/Are wa nan desu ka?
How much
これはいくらですか？
does this cost?
Kore wa ikura desu ka?
Itadakimasu
Where can I get
(item) はどこにありますか？
(item)?
(item) wa doko ni arimasu ka?
Gochisousama
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ごちそうさま
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Timetable
March 2014
April 2014
September 2014
February 2015
March 2015
May 2015
Next Bulletin
Bulletin 4
The First Heads of Contingent
Visit
Bulletin 5
Bulletin 6
The Second Heads of
Contingent Visit
Bulletin 7
The next Bulletin will be published in September
2014.
• Contingent Registration (Update)
• IST (Update)
• Jamboree Programme (Update)
• Contingent Pavilion (Update)
• Safe from Harm Training (Update)
• And more
Contingent checklist
Appendices
Below is the checklist for forms that needed to
be received by the Jamboree Office.
• Jamboree Contingent Programme Expressions
of Interest Form (Appendix 11)
1. Appointment of Head of Contingent Form
(distributed with Bulletin 1 and 2)
2. Contingent Registration Form
(distributed with Bulletin 2)
3. Jamboree Fee Remittance Form
(distributed with Bulletin 3)
4. Jamboree Contingent Programme Expressions
of Interest Form
(distributed with Bulletin 3)
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Contact Details
23rd World Scout Jamboree Office
Scout Association of Japan
1-34-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
113-0033, Japan
TEL : (+81) 03-5805-2569
FAX : (+81) 03-5805-2908
E-mail: 23wsj@scout.or.jp
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