Information on Jamboree 2010

Dear all,


Please note the information below. Please get your fellow scouts to check this page as the information is really important to those who will be embarking on the Jamboree journey.


PLEASE REPORT TO MS TOH AT CCK MRT AT 8:30AM FOR ATTENDANCE MARKING AND BRIEFING :) (Update: Please note that for your safety and convenience, a bus will be chartered from St Gabriel's Sec School to Sarimbun Camp instead. Time to be confirmed soon)


1. THINGS TO BRING
1.1 Personal Gear
Scout uniform is to be worn at the Jamboree as required in particularly at the Opening and Closing Ceremony. During the other activities, you may wish to wear comfortable attire.

You may wish to bring the following items. Ensure that all your gear has your name clearly marked on it.

UNIFORM
01 x Complete Uniform

CLOTHING
05 x Undergarments
05 x T-Shirt (preferably school or scout related)
05 x Shorts
01 x Tracksuit trousers or jeans
05 x Socks
01 x Swimming Costume
02 x Shoes, sneakers, boots or similar
01 x Jacket
01 x Raincoat
01 x Suitable footwear for water activities

01x Slipper/Sandals

MISCELLANEOUS
02 x Handkerchiefs
03 x Clothes hangers
01 x Sewing Kit
01 x Sunglasses
01 x Multiple pocket knife (eg. Swiss Army knife)
01 x Shoe cleaning gear
01 x Stationary & Log Book
01 x Torch

02 x spare batteries
04 x Clothes pegs
Badges for Swap
01 x Camera
01 x Small pocket compass (optional)
01 x Whitsle (optional)
Ziploc bag to keep important documents/items against water

01 x Groundsheet


TOILETRIES
Soap and Shampoo
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Comb
Towels
Facial washer
Shaving gear
Talcum Powder
Sun Block
Deodorant
Insect Repellant

SLEEPING
Groundsheet
Sleeping bag
Inflatable pillow

EATING UTENSILS
Mug
Water Bottle

PERSONAL MEDICATION
Personal First Aid Kit:
This should be easily accessible in a bag with clear usage instructions so that in an emergency others can find it easily and assist.

It is advisable for all participants to water proof their items and to use a proper haversack/backpack for the item instead of the trolley bags. Do expect showers during the camp as it is the monsoon season.

Items stated with the amounts have to be followed and if you would like to bring additional items, feel free to do so. Do not bring hand held devices such as PSPs, MP3 players etc. You may bring your mobile phones to contact your parents.

1.2 Accommodation & Camping Gear
All participants will sleep in tents in patrol of 8. Hence, each participating unit will bring their own tents and related gear.


All leaders and participants will be accommodated as follow:


Sub Camp Colour Location

East Area Blue West Campsite, Saimbun Camp
North Area Yellow Jurong Campsite, Sarimbun Camp
West Area Red Camp Christine
South Area Green MOE Campsite

2 Reporting

2.1 Each Participating unit will make their own transport arrangements to and from Sarimbun Scout Camp on the arrival day Sat, 4thDec and departure day on 9thDec.
2.2 All leaders and participants will report at Sarimbun Scout Camp on Sat, 4thDec between 0800 hrs to 12 noon.
2.3 Upon arrival at the bus drop off point, the Leader/Teacher in-charge will proceed to the registration counter near the Security Post for registration.
2.4 After verification and documentation, Jamb ID Name tags will be issued to the leader for his or her participants. All leaders and participants must wear their ID Name tag upon receipt at all times. This is for identification and security purposes.
2.5 Participants will then be received by the respective Sub Camp Staff to be brought to their assigned Sub Camps.
2.6 Sub Camps will issue goodie bags to their participants containing:
- Jamboree Handbook
- Jamboree Sub Camp Scarf
- Jamboree Cap
- Biscuits and drinks

3 Meals

3.1 All participants will have their meals at their respective sub camps from Lunch on Sat, 4 Dec to Breakfast on Thurs, 9 Dec
3.2 No cooking is allowed at the Sub Camps.

4 Dress Code

4.1 All participants are required to be in full uniform for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and for
Off-site events, unless otherwise indicated.
4.2 At all other times, participants should be in appropriate camp attire: T-Shirt, Shoes, Sub Camp Scarf
and Jamb ID tag. Jamboree T-Shirt can be purchased from the Jamboree Shop


Day Visit on 5 Dec

The entrance fees: $2.00
Visiting time: 9am to 4pm
Meals can be purchased from the Jamboree Shops

Shuttle bus service:
As parking at the Sarimbun Camp is only limited to staff and VIPs, Car owners visiting the Opening cum Day Adventurers Programme on Sunday, 5 Dec is requested to park their vehicles at the neighbouring HDB Car Parks around LOT 1 SC as some of parking facilities may be free on Sunday.
Shuttle Bus Service between Choa Chu Kang MRT Station pick up point and Sarimbun Scout Camp will be provided. (see attached map)

* You can click on the pictures for a clearer view :) or save them into your computer by right-clicking on it as select "save image as"

I hope you will enjoy your Jamboree journey and that it may be a fruitful event for every single one of you :)
































Regards
Ms Toh