Essex International Jamboree 2024

10,000 Guides and Scouts from all over the world will camp together for a week of fun, discovery, and adventure, embracing the spirit of Girl Guiding and Scouting. A varied and exciting programme of activities including a range of adventurous, creative, and cultural activities is being planned, plus opportunities to meet new friends from around the world.

Where

The Essex International Jamboree is located on a very large field that is converted into a small town with its very own stage, cinema, supermarket, food outlets and more.  The exact location is Boyton Cross, Chelmsford, Essex UK.

When

Depart Australia – 19 July 2024

Arrive Australia – 5 August 2024

Draft Itinerary

3 nights at Pax Lodge with activities around London

4 nights in Essex meeting local Girl Guides and sightseeing

Essex Jamboree (7 nights)

1 night in London prior to boarding flights to Australia.

Who

• Guides 14-17 years old at the time of the Jamboree. Those aged 18 or over can apply to be part of the Staff team.
• Leaders with outdoor camping qualifications will camp with Guides.
• Guides should be experienced campers having attended multiple Guide camps including a large camp (State or National).
• This is a mixed camp for Guides and Scouts.

Costs

Youth: approximately $2395

Leaders: approximately $1845 (includes Jamboree fees, accommodation, food, transport, activities, GGA fees and International Scarf, Contingent shirt, and badges).

Once applications accepted, a 10% deposit will be required and is payable by 15th June 2023.

Airfares (Perth* – London return approx. $3500), spending money, passports, travel insurance and flights to/from Perth extra.
* Depending on applicants, other flight options may be available.

Please note the fee is only approximate to take into account fluctuations with the exchange rate.

Please be aware that extra costs may be incurred by extending your trip pre or post event.

APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THIS TRIP – THE CONTINGENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY.

Discover Incredible India

Come to Sangam and immerse yourself in Incredible India!

This is an exciting cultural event allowing you to take part in a range of activities inside and outside of Sangam including exploring the city of Pune, adventures in the Western Ghats and cultural experiences to allow you to discover more about this amazing country. Enjoy tasting new food, shopping opportunities, and making friends while enjoying time together in the beautiful surroundings of Sangam!

This fully catered event allows you to enjoy Sangam with your friends and fellow Girl Guide/Girl Scouts and includes indoor dormitory accommodation (shared bathrooms) – read more.

Where

Sangam, Pune, India.

When

Depart Australia – 20 January 2024

Event – 22 – 28 January

Arrive Australia – 30 January 2024

Who

• Guides 16-17 years old at the time of the event.
• A minimum of 2 Leaders.
• Olave and 18-30 members: travel independently and join the contingent for the event (subject to adult: youth ratios being met)

Costs

• Youth and Leaders: £700 (AU$1300) includes accommodation, food, and activities.
• Approx $165 – GGA, Contingent Support Fees and International Scarf.

Additional transport and accommodation expenses – $300.

Total $1765

• Event fee deposit $200 due – 14 August 2023
• Airfares (Sydney – Mumbai return approx. $1750)
• Spending money, passports, travel insurance and flights to/from Sydney extra.

Please note that event pricing is based on current exchange rates and may vary over time and extra costs may be incurred by extending your trip pre or post event.

Applications – https://international.girlguides.org.au/login.asp

Closing date: 30 June 2023

Pacific Exploration in STEM in 2024, Hawaii

Experience the multiculturalism of Hawaii along with unique STEM activities at the newly opened STEM Center for Excellence at Camp Paumalu on Oahu’s North Shore.

Learn all about the ocean, outer space, and the earth at this Destination. Explore Polynesia and other cultures as we visit historical locations on the island of Oahu.

Stay at the Girl Scouts of Hawai’i Camp Paumalu STEM Center for Excellence located on the North Shore of Oahu. The spirit of aloha—being in the presence of and sharing the essence of life—teaches us lessons of peace, kindness, compassion, and responsibility to future generations.

These lessons are expressed through chants, music, hula, arts, and cultural practices, and through the warm, genuine greetings that are a hallmark of Hawaiian hospitality. These lessons are tied into some of the STEM activities that we will undertake to study earth, space, and ocean science.

Where

Camp Paumalu, Oahu, Hawaii

This event is fully catered with camping accommodation, all activities and excursions, and transport to and from Honolulu airport included.

When

Depart Australia 20 June 2024

Arrive 28 June 2024

Who

• Guides 14-17 years old at the time of the event.
• A minimum of 2 leaders. (Note: the number of leaders allowed is dependent on the number of youth members attending)

Costs

• Youth and Leaders: US$2500 (AU$3830) includes accommodation, food, and activities.
• Administration and contingent support fees
• There may be additional accommodation expenses due to flight availability.
• Event fee deposit $765 (US$500) due 1st October 2023.
• Airfares (Sydney – Honolulu return approx. $1700 based on 2023 prices).
• Spending money, passports, travel insurance and flights to/from Sydney extra.

Please note that event pricing is based on current exchange rates and may vary over time and extra costs may be incurred by extending your trip pre or post event.

Apply online – http://international.girlguides.org.au/

Closing date: 15 July 2023