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There
is a complete handbook which is sent out to unit leaders well before
the
Jamboree which outlines in good detail, most if not all, the questions below. |
| Can you please
tell us what the 550.00 dollar registration fee covers? Does it include
food? Does it include all the activities during the event?
Yes, the fee includes food, transportation to off-site events and entry to all events except for a possible return trip to Whistler. It also includes an official jamboree necker. The fee also includes a round trip passage on the ferry for people only. It does not include vehicles as we are trying to get as many as possible to walk on. T-Shirts will only be given out to OOS members, as their uniforms. There is however, a trading post where T-Shirts and pins and other goodies may be purchased. |
| Where and
what are the closest medical facilities available? What sort of First
Aid will be available on site?
The on site Hospital is staffed with a nurse and a doctor, and a well trained group of Med-Vents and their leaders. We also have evacuation scenarios for sending anything serious to Childrens or VGH. The closest hospital is 17 km in nearby Sechelt - St. Mary's Hospital. |
| What is available
for potable water, shower and laundry facilities? How far away from
the campsite will these facilities be?
There are water stations and cold showers at all sub-camps. Whilst the laundry facilities are available in both the nearby towns of Gibsons (7km) and Sechelt (17km), we do not encourage units to go into town to do laundry. They should bring sufficient clothing to last. In case of an "accident" involving a sleeping bag, PJ has an arrangement to look after prompt cleaning and same day return at PJ cost. |
| Is power available
at the campsites for the jamboree?
Power is not available for general use in sub-camps but there are generators in the sub-camp HQ's for emergency use. |
| What equipment
are each Troop required to bring? (tents, tables, stoves, lanterns,
coolers, water buckets?) Is each Troop required to be self contained?
Troops should bring all of the items in the brackets above and be self-contained. Food is delivered twice each day to be cooked at the campsite. Troops do not need to bring in tables as PJ supplies picnic tables. Each Troop will need a hammer for table assembly. |
| Are
there permanent shelters available for youth and clothing to dry off
in case of inclement weather for a prolonged period of time?
The sub-camp HQ's have large marquee and smaller garage type tents for shelter. Most Troops also bring a large tarp for cooking and shelter. |
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Are there any restrictions regarding fuel
usage for our stoves or lanterns? White gas only, or propane only?
Since there are restrictions in transporting fuel, we will be asking the units to submit a requisition for fuel. Propane or white gas can be selected. An order form will be available during the registration process for you to request the type and quantity of fuel you require. |
| Are the units restricted
to a specific camping dimension? As in, we are allotted 20ft x 20ft
per registered unit.
This one is more difficult to answer because we are in a wooded camp and the site may not be completely square. Some sites will be slightly smaller but all will hold what is needed when they are paced out. In the case of twinning (i.e. a large Troop with two units) they will be given sites side by side if twinning is requested. |
| Can Troops
from far away arrive and stay one extra night before and / or after
the jamboree? Is there an additional cost if we can stay the extra
nights?
We are still working out the issue around early arrivals and late departures. A limited number of units from far away will be allowed on site if prior arrangements are made with the sub-camp involved. The main issue with early arrivals is PJ is not delivering food until Saturday supper time so units would have to self provision. If the unit is coming in on a bus or something of that nature they can stop in Gibsons and pick up a few provisions. The pizza parlours love PJ because they deliver to the gate endlessly. Departure is a bit different as units are usually gone by 2:00pm on Saturday. Staying isn't usually much of a problem. For now, we will discuss these requests with each unit individually. Food should not be an issue if the unit leaders mind that they keep enough to more than sustain life. |
| If we opt
to arrive by air or train, does the PJ Committee have arrangements
to pick up Units at either the airport or trainstation.....or are
we responsible to get to the PJ site on our own?
If you travel by air, we will make arrangements for pickup at the airport. You must send us your flight information, but this can be done after the registration has been sent in. At this time there are no arrangements for pickup at the train station. Mainly because we have not had any queries about this form of transportation. There is public transit available to Horseshoe Bay where the jamboree assisted transportation will take over. This will be addressed later with our transportaion unit. |
| If we opt to
fly and have our PJ equipment trucked out, is the PJ Committee prepared
to have people at the PJ site to direct our equipment to the right
areas?
Yes this can be done. A trucker from Manitoba will no doubt interline with a trucker serving the Sunshine Coast, namely City Transfer. This will necessitate a fair lead time and prior advice to the Jamboree. PJ will arrange to have the equipment delivered to the field where arrivals are done. If it arrives at a time outside the normal unit onsite arrival, the QM will deliver to the subcamp involved. Good communication is essential. |
| For OOS staff,
is pick up from the airports or trainstations by the PJ Committee
planned, or do they make their way out to the PJ site on their own?
No, OOS must make their own way to the PJ site. They must alert PJ transportation if a lift is needed from the ferry to camp, especially if they are arriving early. |
| What is the minimum
and maximum number of youths per unit?
Maximum youths is 8 per unit, minimum is 4. To be considered a unit 2 leaders and 4 youth is the minimun; 8 youth and 2 leaders is the maximum. It is Scouting policy to be two deep with leaders at all times. We will allow a small group down to 1 leader and 1 youth with the understanding they will married to another group(s) to form a viable unit. (this may mean they may not always get their favourite activities.) |
| If we do not
have 2 Leaders per unit (Scouts), will the PJ Committee connect us
with another unit that is in the same shoes, or are we responsible
to find one ourselves?
If you do not have the 2 leaders in a unit we will merge you with another unit. However, you may also join up with another unit at home with whom you are more familiar if you wish to do that. In the latter case you would need to inform us if you do this. It would be simpler to arrange to form a composite unit in Manitoba and register as a unit at that time. In this way the unit can go after programs they want following the program selection process. This is quite common for units coming from afar. |
| If we do not meet
the minimum youth numbers per unit, does the PJ Committee connect
us with another unit that are in the same shoes, or are we responsible
to find one ourselves?
Same as previous question. We will merge you with another unit if you don't have the minimum number of youth or leaders. |
| What
is the earliest and latest date we can submit our registration deposits?
And does this apply to Leaders coming with youth units and OOS as
well?
The registration website will be available by May 2010, so that is the earliest that deposits will be taken. For Scout leaders and youth the fee to attend the jamboree is $550 each. The total deposit for the unit (at $250 per participant) is due within 2 weeks after you submit your registration. The 2nd instalment for the unit (at $150 per participant) is due January 31, 2011. The 3rd and final instalment for the unit (at $150 per participant) is due March 31, 2011. For OOS the fee is $395 per participant The deposit of $150 is due within two weeks after submission of the registration. The 2nd instalment of $145 is due January 31, 2011 The 3rd instalment of $100 is due March 31, 2011 There is also a special sub-camp for challenged youth and a reduced fee for caregivers if they are required You will be guided throughout the registration process and we recommend you print out copies of the instructions to help you through all the forms |
| My Vents are looking
at attending PJ 2011. If they go as OOS, would their Advisor(s) need
to be there or are they okay to go on their own? Also, what all is
set up for OOS when they are not working with the hobbits?
They can be without a leader at PJ because parents must sign their registration to attend. The parents would need to understand that PJ is not responsible for them getting to or returning from PJ and their Advisor(s) should get them to sign permission for the travel on their own. The Venturers are located in a subcamp which is lead by registered leaders and there are adult leaders in the subcamp as well. PJ provides all meals, etc. and there are evening activities planned for them when they are off duty. We don't have all the details yet, but there is a movie theater set up and a cafe as well. Advisors need to make sure they have locally screened the youth to be reasonably certain they can behave responsibly. During their time relating with Hobbits they are also under the supervision of the activity leader. |
| I
am interested in being involved as an OOS. I am an experienced climber
and kayaker. What positions are available within Program for me?
The PJ 2011 Program team is looking for qualified Offers of Service (OOS) to join them in the fulfillment of a great Quest. During the second week of July in 2011, it will be our job to prepare the peoples of Middle Earth to defend it against the growing armies of Sauron. While many talents will be required to assist in this great Quest, we need to immediately identify recruits for the following two areas: Scale the Black Tower (Climbing Wall) Applicants must be good with Hobbits and be certified, experienced belayers. The Black Tower team will be responsible for the preparation of the climbing wall, its operation during the Jamboree, and breakdown after the camp. If you are qualified and would like to volunteer to join the Black Tower team, please contact Karim Damani [kdamani@telus.net], Program Activity Leader for the Black Tower team. Nen Hithoel - Paddle to the Gate of Kings (Kayaking) Applicants must be good with Hobbits and be certified, experienced kayakers. The Nen Hithoel team will operate at beautiful Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. If you are qualified and would like to volunteer to join the Nen Hithoel team, please contact Karim Robyn Tkatch [ritkatch@yahoo.com], Program Activity Leader for the Nen Hithoel team. For more information about PJ2011 (Pacific Jamboree) go back to our official Quest for the Rings Home Page. For registration information visit our Registration OOS Instruction Page. Yours in Scouting, Greg Kear Deputy Camp Chief, Program |
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