Below are the basic information of the Jamboree:
Date: 31 July to 4 August 2008. Participants are requested to arrive on 30 July and may leave on 5 August 2008.
Venue: Campsite of the comprehensive welfare complex “Village of Happiness” in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. About 50 Km west of Osaka and 600 Km west of Tokyo
Fee: The fee is approximately USD290.00 per person. The fee covers inland transportation, food, troop/patrol equipment and educational tour and home hospitality programme.
Eligibility: The Agoonoree programmes are designed for Scouts with special needs and those who are assisting the Scouts, aged 12 – 18 years old.
Participants must be a registered member and their application must be endorsed by the of the National Scout Organization.
Participation: There will be 800 Scouts and leaders from all over Japan, and about 100 Scouts and Guides and Leaders from other countries.
Climate: 22 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Equipment: Participants should bring personal camping equipment including sleeping bag, rain-wear, swimming trunks, eating kit and flash-light. Tents and cooking utensils are provided in the Agoonoree fee.
Home Hospitality: Before or after the camp, overseas participants will be offered home hospitality on request for a maximum of three (3) days.
For more inquiries, please contact:
The National Secretary
Scout Association of Japan
4-11-10, Osawa, Mitaka-shi
Tokyo 181-0015, Japan
Tel. No.: +81-422-31-5168
Fax No.: +81-422-31-5162
Email: [email protected]