International Events Calendar
The following international events are being hosted by the Scout Association in the respective countries. Scouts from New Zealand are invited to register their interest in attending any of these events. If you are interested, initial applications should be made through the National SCOUT Centre, and all participants attending an overseas Scouting event are required to complete and submit an Events Application Form.
>> Event Application form (PDF)
Scouting is a worldwide movement and here are just some of the opportunities for members of SCOUTS New Zealand to get out into the world. This is where it all starts. These events are the perfect opportunity to meet others and learn about the world of Scouting. By participating in an international event, you will have a chance to get out and encounter the entire world all at once!
2018
May
10th Asia-Pacific Region Scout Photo Contest. The theme - Rover Scouting “a pursuit for life”, celebrating of the Rover Centenary in 2018. More information can be found at https://www.scout.org/16thAPRScoutPhotoContest2018 or see the circular at https://www.scout.org/sites/default/files/news_files/Circular%206-2018.pdf
The deadline for entries is 31 May 2018.
August
International Rover Week 2018 - celebrating the Rover Centenary to be held at the Kandersteg International Camp in Switzerland between 5 to 14 August, 2018. For more details visit http://www.kisc.ch/events/events-of-2018/international-rover-week-2018/ Cost CHF250 per person. This includes accommodation, meals and activities.
October
Scout Youth Forum/Conference - 9th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Youth Forum - October 10 to 13, 2018, and the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference - October 15 to 20, 2018 to be held in Manila, The Philippines.
LATEST UPDATE: Lookout for expressions of interest for people interested in attending the Scout Youth Forum and/or the Regional Conference in the Naitonal E-News.
JOTA (Jamboree-on-the-Air) and JOTI (Jamboree-on-the-Internet) - 19 to 21 October 2018. The largest annual Scouting event in the world with over 1 million Scouts participating across 150+ countries. Scouts across the world connect with each other during JOTA and JOTI using the airwaves and the internet. For more information visit the JOTA/JOTI event page on our national SCOUTS New Zealand website.
2019
January
25th Australian Scout Jamboree - 4 to 13 January, 2019, Murraylands, South Australia. The theme of the Jamboree is "Friends for Life". The New Zealand Contingent Leader is Tony Gray. Tony’s email address for more information is porthills.training@scoutmail.org.nz or visit the AJ website at http://www.aj2019.com.au
LATEST UPDATE: Registrations closed on Saturday 31 March. For more news check out the New Zealand Contingent AJ Newsletter.
August
24th World Scout Jamboree – 22 July to 2 August 2019. The World Scout Jamboree will be co-hosted by Canada, the USA and Mexico and takes place at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia, USA. The New Zealand Contingent Leader is Justin Stewart.
LATEST UPDATE: Registrations have now closed. For the latest information visit http://worldjamboree.scouts.org.nz
2020
January
Australian Rover Moot, Canberra, Australia
Eligibility: Rovers
Event Dates: 30 December 2019 to 10 January 2020
LATEST UPDATE: The New Zealand Contingent Leader is Sara Brooksmith and her email address for more information is sara.brooksmith@nzrovers.com
July
3rd European Jamboree, Gdansk, Poland
Event Dates: 27 July to 6 August 2020
LATEST UPDATE: Applications are now open from any Adult Leader interested in leading a group of New Zealand senior Scout, Venturer or Rover aged members and Adults to the 3rd European Jamboree in Poland. For more information about the role of Contingent Leader, please email the International Commissioner. Applications close on 1 June 2018.
September
14th World Scout Youth Forum, Egypt
Eligibility: Rovers or Young Adult Leaders
Event Dates: 14 to 17 September 2020
42nd World Scout Conference, Egypt
Event Dates: 21 to 24 September 2020
2021
July
16th World Scout Moot, Ireland
Eligibility: Rovers
Event Dates: 22 July to 1 August 2021
LATEST UPDATE: The New Zealand Contingent Leader for the 16th World Scout Moot is Tom Hutton and his email address for more information is worldmoot2021@nzrovers.com
20th BSA National Scout Jamboree, USA
Eligibility: Venturer Scouts
Contingent Leader Applications open: From April 2019
Contingent Leader Applications close: 1 June 2019
Event Dates: July to August 2021
December
32nd APR Scout Jamboree, Bangladesh
Eligibility: senior Scouts and Venturer Scouts
Contingent Leader Applications open: From April 2019
Contingent Leader Applications close: 1 June 2019
Event Dates: 11 to 19 December
More to follow.........
For further information on any of these International Scouting events, please contact John Saunders, International Commissioner at johnsaunders@scouts.org.nz