...international scouting
Scouting takes place in over 120 countries world wide with over 28 million members all following the same ideals that Sir Robert Baden Powell started over 100 years ago.
To find out what scouting activities are happening around the world at the moment download the current factsheet by clicking here
For more ideas on integrating International Scouting into your programme, contact Steve Greening, ACC International (acc.international@oxonscouting.org.uk)
...jamboree contingent selection
The Oxfordshire World Scout Jamboree Contingent 
Rinkaby, Kristianstad, Skane, Sweden 27th July – 07th August 2011
Will you be there?
Be part of a once in a lifetime experience with Scouts and Guides from all over the World.
To be a Contingent member you must;
Be a member of the Scout Association and be aged between 14 & 17 years old on the fist day of the Jamboree (born between 25/07/1993 & 27/07/1997)
Commit to fund raising, that is Parents and Scouts working together as a whole contingent to raise the Jamboree fee. This will be approximately £2,500 per head and will include the Jamboree fee, travel to and from the Jamboree, the Jamboree uniform and luggage,Home hospitality in a Northern European country and all Oxfordshire training costs for the 18 month period prior to attending the Jamboree.
Complete an application form and return to the ACC International by 20th December 2009 and attend the selection weekend at Youlbury Scout Activity Centre on 15th, 16th, 17th January 2010
The closing date is fast approaching, so get your application in soon. To download an application form click here.
You will need Adobe Acrobat reader in order to download the application form. If you do not already have a copy on your computer you can download it here:
