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Here's a few tips from Jamboree veterans to help you prepare for a fabulous Jamboree.

These tips are not just for youth members!  As BP said: There is no teaching to compare with example.

Get Yourself Organised

  • Don't leave your packing until the last minute.
  • Read this handbook!

Be Prepared

  • Bring enough medication to last the duration.
  • Read emails & bulletins from your Team Leader & Contingent.
  • Bring some badges to swap with the people you meet.
  • As BP said: Be Prepared.  Be prepared for what?  Why, for any old thing. 

Look After Yourself & Your Mates

  • Remember that others may get cranky when they're tired or things aren't going well - be supportive & give them space.  (And check, maybe it's you that's tired and irritable?).
  • As BP said; The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.
  • Remember when prioritising the youth you also need to look after yourself, so that you can do it again tomorrow!
  • If there's friction in your team, remember that we're all here for the same reason, and we've made the same Promise.  As a wise man once said, "I don't like that person much....  I must get to know them better."  

Challenge Yourself

  • Teamwork makes the Dream Work.
  • Be respectful of others, particularly as you develop your new team.
  • Be flexible - not everything will go your way, or to plan.
  • Be ready to make new Friends for Life!
  • As BP said: A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances.

Mungomery Subcamp

  • The Mungomery Subcamp will be home to a lot of people, and respect & cooperation will be critical. 
  • Please share tentage where possible to keep the m2/person to a minimum. 
  • No personal shade areas, etc., will be permitted – this is just a sleeping zone.
  • Remember that some Leaders working irregular or lengthy shifts may be sleeping at any time.


Most importantly, remember why we are here - to support our youth members to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.  Yes, it can be tough some times to remember that, that's why we wrote it in bold!

Above all, remember the Scout Promise & Law!




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