22nd World Scout Jamboree
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will be taking place from July 27 to August 7th, 2011 and will be held in Kristianstad, Sweden.  Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 years old are eligible to apply as participants, and those aged 18+ are eligible to apply as volunteers.  Please note that youth must have been born between 25 July 1993 and 27 July 1997 to attend as participants; (unfortunately there will be no exceptions made for these qualifications).

For more information, please check out the WOSM website at http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/news/2008/22nd_world_scout_jamboree_update or the WJ2011 website at http://www.worldscoutjamboree.se. Contact information is available here under the "Jamboree Team" heading.

IST information and criteria can be found here. 

For the chance to be a staff member in the Canadian Contingent at WJ'11, click here to view our job postings.

Me to We Youth Volunteer Project in Ecuador
Scouts Canada is pleased to announce an opportunity for Scouting members to join a Me To We youth volunteer project in Ecuador this summer. The project will take place from August 10th to 29th. Scouting participants will travel with Me To We staff and other participants at a reduced rate for this project.
 
Participants will assist in building a school, and join in cultural activities with the local community. They will also visit the UNESCO site of Old Quito and the tropical cloud forest.
 
Registration is open immediately to all registered Scouting members, 14 years of age or older. Rates will vary depending on your departure location but are estimated at apporximately $3000 per participant.
 
The attached flyer contains contact information on how to register for this opportunity.
 
Me To We is a leading Canadian organization for providing youth volunteer opportunities in developing countries. Every year, they offer a variety of opportunities for volunteers of all ages to assist in developing countries around the world.

Please click here for more information and to view the flyer.
 
International Rover Week 2011
Kandersteg International Scout Centre, Switzerland, is hosting the first International Rover Week! This year between 7th - 14th August 2011!
All groups or individuals (Rovers and Rangers between 18-30 years old) are welcome to join!

Deadline for subscription is 31st April 2011. More information available on www.kisc.ch.

Camp Everton - Summer 2011
The North Waterloo Area is hosting a residential camp for boys and girls aged 8-10 at Camp Everton this summer.  For dates, contact information and details, please click here to read the flyer.

2012 Michigan International Camporee
From July 22-29, 2012, the Boy Scouts of America will be hosting this event at the Northwoods Scout Reservation in Lupton, Michigan. This is a relatively small event with under 1000 participants, that allows youth a better chance to interact with other youth from across the world, as 1/3 of the participants are typically come from outside of North America. For more information and to apply, please visit their website at http://mic.chiefokemosbsa.org.

Romanian Jamboree
After a gap of 75 years, the National Organisation of Romanian Scouts aims to take the next step in bringing back to life the gathering of all Romanian scouts, and invites guests from around the world to join them in this unique event that will be an important milestone in the history of their organization. To find out more, click here.

Environmental Projects Competition
The World Scout Bureau, Interamerican Region is pleased to call for entries for the "Environmental Projects Competition"- a project designed for Scouts and Venturers who seek to protect and repair the environment. The competition is open to Scout and Venturer units who meet the age requirements of the 13th Panamerican Jamboree (see above), and the winners of the competition will receive a grant to attend the aforementioned event.

To learn more about competition guidelines and information, click here.

2011 Belgium Jamborette
In July of 2011, Scouting Zottegem (Belgium) will be holding an international Jamborette for Scouts and Guides between the ages of 14 and 17 years. For more information please click here to read the brochure, or contact the Organizing Committee at info@jamborette2001.be

23rd World Scout Jamboree - Japan
The next World Jamboree is set to take place in Yamaguchi City, Japan from July 28th to August 8th, 2015. This event is specifically designed for Scouting youth between the ages of 14 and 18. For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.23wsj.jp/.

Boy Scouts of America 2011 International Camp Staff Program
The BSA is please to invite young leaders between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply as counselors for their 2011 Summer Program. Scouts and Scouters who wish to apply should read the following information and submit a completed application and Personal Health form as well as a Medical Record from to Scouts Canada for approval.

- For more information, please click here.
- To fill out an application, please click here.
- To fill out the Health form, please click here.
- To read the official invitation, please click here.

The World Bureau now provides a listing of international Scouting events on their website at: http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events.

To invite international Scouting members to your event, fill out and post this form: WOSM International Events list CCJ'09

Kandersteg International Scout Centre
This facility, located in the Swiss Alps about 65 km south of Bern, offers opportunities for volunteer staff year round based on seasonal staffing needs. Anyone interested in applying for one of these staff positions must be 18 years or older, be a member in good standing of Scouts Canada and have a proven ability in English (other languages are a bonus). Contact International Relations for additional information or visit the web site at www.kisc.ch. For more information please contact: programme@kisc.ch

Scoutlink
Scoutlink is a global non-profit organisation which aims to connect scouts and guides worldwide. We provide a safe and supervised chatting environment for them, using the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) technology. Scoutlink is online 365 days a year and has created friendships around the planet. Our main event is JOTI and we enjoy connecting with new people each year.

Hong Kong Scout Centenary Jamboree
Celebrate New Year's in Hong Kong!  The Hong Kong Jamboree will be held at Penny's Bay next to the Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island - the largest island in Hong Kong - from December 27, 2010 to January 1, 2011. This Jamboree is open to both male and female participants - youth and adults. For more information about this event, please read the fact sheet or letter of invitation. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Melissa Jowett at mjowett@scouts.ca prior to August 1st, 2010.

Together for Peace - Egypt 2010
Members of Scouts Canada have been invited to attend the "Together for Peace" event which will be taking place from December 24th to December 30th, 2010 in Cairo, Egypt.  Hosted by the Scouting4peace Foundation, members 12-years of age and older are invited to enjoy four days of International Development Villages, historical workshops, art workshops and environmental workshops.  To read the formal invitation, please click here. To read about the program click here.  To fill out an application form, click here.

16th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, India
The 16th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, previously scheduled to be held from the 6th to the 12th of November, 2009, will now be taking place from the 3rd to the 9th of January, 2011.  The gala event will enable twenty thousand Scouts, Guides, Scouters and Guiders of India and abroad to march together for unity and solidarity and share their experiences with each other in Shankarapally, Rangareddy District in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) India.  To read the official invite, please click here.  If you wish to attend this event, please contact Ross Francis at rfrancis@scouts.ca.

Scouts Canada Fights Hunger! This August, 24 members of Scouts Canada were given the opportunity to partner with the South African Scout Association to once again defend the city of Mafikeng (formerly Mafeking).  This time though, instead of defending against siege, they were defending against poverty and hunger.  Click here to find out more, to read the blog and to learn who was involved in this international development opportunity!

Boy Scouts of America Jamboree 2010
Scouts Canada sent a small contingent of our members to the BSA Jamboree, 2010 which was held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia.  For more information regarding this event, please click here to read our FAQ's and/or visit the BSA Jamboree website at http://www.bsajamboree.org/. 
Click here to see a list of the participants who will be attending this event and to read a newspaper article about their experience.

Centennial Cub Jamboree 2010
The Central Escarpment Council was proud to follow the international success of the 2007 Cub Jamboree with an event in 2010 to celebrate 100 years of Scouting in Ontario!  The 2010 Cub Jamboree was held from July 25th to 31st at Camp Everton.  For more information please visit the Jamboree website at http://www.ccj10.com/

13th World Scout Moot
The Kenya Scouting Association was proud to host the 13th World Scout Moot which was held from July 27th to August 7th, 2010 in Nairobi.  For more information please visit the following link:  http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_moot/13th_world_scout_moot

Jamaica Centenary Jamboree 2010
This event will be held at the Essex Valley Agricultural Show Ground, approx 100 miles from Kingston, in the southern section of the island, surrounded by the Spur Tree Mountains.  Participants of at least 12 years of age by July 2010 (but who have not yet reached their 19th birthday by August 3, 2010) are welcome to attend.  For more infomation and all criteria, please click here to read the bulletin, or to contact the Scout Association of Jamaica directly concerning this event, please e-mail them at ja.scouts@cwjamaica.com or office@scoutjamaica.org

Belgium Jamborette 2010
The scouts of Niove, Blgium are orgainizing their second international camp:  The 'Jamborette 2010'.  This is a smaller version of the big jamborees which is being held to celebrate their 90th anniversary of Scouting with as many international scout groups as possible.  The event will take place from July 24th to August 2nd, 2010.  For more information, visit their website at http://www.jamborette.be or click here to check out their pamplet.

1st "Bolivariano" Scout Jamboree
The first ever "Bolivariano" Scout Jamboree is to be held in QuitoEcuador from August 7 to 12, 2010.  Participants must be between the ages of 11 and 15 and Venturers must be between the ages of 15 and 17 in order to attend.  For more information, please see the invitation (please note that the invitation is only available in Spanish at this time, we apologize for the inconvenience). 4th Mongolian National Jamboree
This Jamboree, open to both male and female members, took place about 65km North-West from Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, from July 2-7, 2010.  For further information about this event, please click here.  To view their brochure, please click here. 13th International Youth Gathering - Egypt
The 13th International Youth Gathering for Culture Exchange was held from July 7-25, 2010 in Egypt.  This Gathering, organized annually by the Arab Region, contributed in strengthening brotherhood and friendship among youth.  For more information, please read the folowing letters from the Arab Scout Regional Director: Info Letter 1, Info Letter 2. 

World Scout Winter Games
From March 3rd to 8th, 2010, Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) hosted the 2nd World Scout Winter Games.  The disciplines included such sports as Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Slalom Racing, Synchronised Skiing and Triathlon Teams. To read more about this event on the Kandersteg World Scout Winter Games website at http://www.kisc.ch/?uid=267.

The 4th International Youth Gathering - United Arab Emirates
Young, male Rovers were invited to apply to attend the 4th International Youth Gathering, "Scouting and Intellectual Initiatives", which was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from February 3-13, 2010.  One male Rover from each National Scout Association submitted a project or other intellectual initiative to share at the event.  The event was intended for youth to develop relationships with participants from different countries and to share intellectual initiatives and ideas.  David Millie was the attendee for Scouts Canada, and his speech to his Highness Sheike Dr. Sultan bin Mohhamad AlQasimi can be read here. Scouts in

Sierra Leone
Click on the following link to view a cool video about Scouts in Sierra Leone.  This video was made by Charles Middleton - a member of the Canadian Forces who is currently serving in Sierra Leone, who is also a registered leader with Scouts Canada.  Definitely worth watching!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhCED-IvNs For further information about events or international travel contact us as follows:
Scouts Canada National Office
International Relations & Special Events Services
1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7 Tel: (613)224-5131 ask for Ross Francis. Please distribute this information to all the Scout groups in your country so they may have the opportunity to take part.