DAILY UNIT UPDATES
Rain
32°C
20°C
IMPORTANT UPDATE
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The Jamboree Awards have been delivered to Sub Camps this afternoon. Each Unit is to arrange collection from the Sub Camp HQ.
Each Package contains one medallion for each youth member, they then (as per the instructions attached and issued with the passports earlier in the Jamboree), are to use their collected items such as beads, cord and leather or timber discs to create their own custom lanyard for their medallion. They could equally create a keyring or a bracelet, it is really up to them.
Each Line leader and Assistant Line leader has been provided a kit so that you too can customise your award, or better still have the youth do this for you.
Have fun, enjoy and congratulations on completing your Jamboree Award.
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For more info, click here.
THE SCOUT SHOP - END OF CAMP SALES START TODAY!
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Check out our Socials to see what's on sale today. The Scout Shop closes Wednesday at 3pm - Don't miss out!
FROM THE CAMP CHIEF
Good morning, all.
We woke to lovely sunshine which allowed our camp to start the drying phase, only to have
further rain in the afternoon.
But that did not slow us down as we continued to deliver our program activities. We welcomed further visitors to AJ2025 yesterday numbering around 400 people. More
families visiting to catch up with their Scouts/Venturer Scouts.
I had the chance to have Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Units yesterday so thanks to FC035, FC019 and T046. The welcome was warm and friendly. The meal was great, and the conversations were fantastic.
Talking to our youth members, listening, and hearing what they have enjoyed at AJ2025, the friends they have made, the activities they have enjoyed was great.
It was good hear about Scouting in their home units/groups, the other interests they have outside of Scouting (how anyone can have an interest outside of scouting is weird to me) and the fun they have had at AJ2025.
I caught up with youth members from the Fijian Contingent and then had a quick chat with the contingent Leader of the Republic of South Korea. The international contingents are certainly enjoying the Australian hospitality so a huge thank you to everyone, within the Units, Service Leaders /Venturer Scouts/Rover Scouts for the making them feel so welcome.
It was then onto International Night. WOW!
We had such a wonderful experience displayed from all contingents, highlighting the importance of their cultural heritage through to modern day dynamics of their people. The performances were modern, vibrant, enthusiastic, engaging, colourful and patriotic.
BRAVO to our International Contingents!
We presented small tokens of appreciation to each contingent leader, which reflected Australian Wildlife, and a AJ2025 Scarf.
I continue to be impressed and proud of the attitude of our youth members in dealing with the ongoing rain events, and their determination not to be discouraged.
I have not spoken to 1 person yet who is not having a great time at AJ2025.
Have a great day and good Scouting.
Geoff
Camp Chief
UNIT MENU
Breakfast:
- Cereal & ham, cheese, tomato toasties
- Cereal, toast & pastries
- Cereal, toast, chipolatas & pancakes
Lunch:
- Chicken & salad sandwich/wrap
- Ham & salad sandwich/wrap
- Silverside & salad sandwich/wrap
Dinner:
- Pork ragu pasta with salad & garlic bread
- Pulled pork on jacket potatoes & slaw
- Pulled pork soft tacos with salad
Dessert:
- Apple pie with whipped cream
- Cheesecake with berries
- Chocolate cake with custard
ENTERTAINMENT
MAIN ARENA
7:30PM: Rave night - Guest DJ
MINI ARENA
AJ's Got Talent Heats
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT - LEADERS ONLY​
Monday 13 January
17:00 - 18:00 - Your Action - Motorised Esky’s and Air Blower Soccer
Capacity limit at 90 people
Weight Limit for Esky’s 100kg
18:45 – 19:15 – Your Actions – Motorised Esky’s – Pinkies
19:00 to 21:00 - Your Discovery
Capacity 35 participants per activity.
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Robot Battles - Come and meet at the Battle Arena and battle it out in an all-in Robot Battle
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3D Printing - Leaders & Venturers are invited to come and learn about 3D printing, designing models and printing.
Tuesday 14 January
17:00 - 18:00 - Your Action - Laser Tag and Hatchet Throwing
Capacity limit at 60 people
Wednesday 15 January
08:00 - 08:30 - Your Summit - Mobility Zipline and Abseil (invitation only)
08:30 - 11:00 - Your Summit - Service Leaders and Venturer Service Leaders
IMPORTANT UPDATES
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For those heading to Australia Zoo, please do not take your water pistols/guns with you. They will be confiscated. Additionally, Leaders attending Australia Zoo, either as line Leaders in support roles or Leaders on your day off, you must wear your lanyard to enter and exit the Zoo grounds, this is essentially your ticket.
The following sections have been updated in the handbook:
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2.2. Site Map (updated 5 January 2025)
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5.2 Identification (updated 5 January 2025)
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7.4.2. Your Seaside (updated 8 January 2025)
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7.5.2. Your Adventure (updated 8 January 2025)
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10.1.1. Leader Tours (9 January 2025)
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7.4.1. Your Attraction (9 January 2025)
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Your Seaside
Please check the handbook for what you need to wear and bring, but in particular please remember to bring:
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Sun safe and appropriate beachwear (including a long sleeved shirt or rashie)
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Hat
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Water activity shoes to protect their feet on hard surfaces
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Drink Bottle (full) - to be carried with you as bags cannot be taken onto the beach
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AJ2025 Passport and ID Tag - please place passports in a zip lock bag to hand into registration.
Your Adventure
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Morning Session: Please arrive at 07:45am for a 08:30am start
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Afternoon Session: Please arrive at 12:45am for a 13:30am start
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Your Attraction:
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Please check the handbook for what you need to wear and bring, but in particular please remember to wear your AJ2025 Jamboree Shirt.
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For more information, check out the handbook. Here are some links to key activities.
BIRTHDAYS
Name | Turning... | Unit |
Sienna | 13 | C027 |
Josephine | 13 | FC009 |
Ryder | 13 | FC025 |
Keeley | 13 | T014 |
Anson | 13 | T051 |
Ruby | 14 | C042 |
Patrick | 14 | C065 |
Amelie | 14 | FC024 |
Anay | 14 | FC049 |
Vaughn | 14 | T031 |
Rhys | 15 | FC015 |
Aurora | 15 | T056 |
Ty | 16 | FC017 |
Lila | 16 | Finance |
Luke | 17 | T015 |
Lachlan | 17 | Program |
Liam | 17 | Finance |
Aj | 18 | Program |
Mickala | 21 | Program |
Tori | 30 | Health & Wellbeing |
Alec | 32 | Planning & Subcamps |
Paul | 50 | Program |