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Jamboree Information Guide (JIG)

All the information needed for troops and staff attending Jamboree

Full copies of the Jamboree Information Guides are available in the resources section of Scouts Aotearoa Mahi Tahi 

Please note Scouts Aotearoa Mahi Tahi login details will be required to access the guides

JIG 1

Introduction and Welcome

  • Thank You and a BRAVO

  • Introduction and Basic Information

  • Troop Lines

  • Staff

  • General, Visitors Day, Banking, Jamboree Souvenirs, Jamboree Shop and Leaders

  • Café

JIG 2

Adventure Programme

  • Introduction

  • Adventure Programme

    • Philosophy and Objectives

  • Youth Experience Review

    • ​(Plan > Do > Review)

  • Daily Timetables

    • Troop Lines & Staff

  • Adventure Timetable

  • Special Events

  • Duty Patrol

JIG 3

Health, Wellbeing and First Aid

  • Purpose and Overview

  • Health and Wellbeing Support

  • Prepare for the Jamboree

  • Scouts with Special Needs

  • Troop Leaders Key Reminders

  • Accidents and Emergencies

  • Common Conditions and How to Manage Them

JIG 4

Safety, Behaviour, Risk, Solar Power Systems and Batteries

  • Introduction

  • Jamboree Identity

  • Expected Behaviour at Jamboree

  • DADS Rule

    • Drugs

    • Alcohol

    • Discrimination

    • Sex

  • Smoking and Vaping

  • Consequences

  • Noise

  • Sheath knives and Pocket knives

  • Drones

  • Resolving Conflict on Troop Lines

  • Suspension of an Activity

  • Staff - Safety Catch-ups

  • Staff while Working

  • Dispute Resolution

  • Solar Power Systems

  • Batteries

  • Generators

  • Fireworks

  • Firearms

  • General Safety Rules and Regulations

JIG 5

Gas

  • Gas Appliances

  • Transportation of Gas and Other Fuels

  • Safety Requirements

  • Inspection of Gas Appliances

  • Gas Bottle Hire and Bottle Swap

  • General Safety Rules and Regulations

JIG 6

Emergency

  • Evacuation Plan

  • Jamboree Site Evacuation

  • Trail Evacuation

  • Event or Threats

  • Emergency access

  • Fire services

  • Fire Equipment and Procedures (Campsites)

JIG 7

Security

  • Jamboree Security

  • Troop Site Security - and VST/Staff

  • Jamboree Security

  • Police

  • Lost and Found Property

  • Unclaimed items

  • Going Offsite

  • Scouts / Venturers leaving Jamboree

  • Insurance

JIG 8

Traffic Management

  • Introduction

  • Unloading and Loading gear

  • Buses

  • Vehicle Parking

  • Speeds

  • Bicycles

  • Prohibited Vehicles

  • Accessways

  • Drink Driving

JIG 9

Communications

  • Communications with Troops during the Jamboree

  • At the Jamboree

  • Troop Leaders and Staff communications before the Jamboree

  • Online Environment and Images Policy

  • Media Relations

  • Corporate branding

  • Mobile Phones

  • Public Telephone

  • Contact Details during the Jamboree

  • Where to Find More Information

JIG 13

Camp Hygiene

  • Introduction

  • Hand washing

  • Clean up after meals

  • Camp Standards

  • Troop Site Health and Hygiene Checklist

JIG 10

Catering

  • Important Dates

  • Troop Lines Supplies

  • Staff Catering

  • Special Diets and Catering

  • Menu and Cooking

  • Food Storage and Perishable Goods

JIG 12

Campsites, Tents and Marquees

  • Jamboree Villages

  • Site Allocations

  • Tents - Tents Exits; Distance between Sleeping Tents,  between Other Tents
    and from the Site Boundary; Tent Pegs; JST - Hike Tents

  • Marquees - Distance between marquees, cooking and storage Tents
    from the site Boundary; Marquee Exits;  Additional safety requirements

  • Bringing Hire Marquees and Containers onto the Site

  • Blanket Resource Consent Information

JIG 11

Troop Organisation

  • Size of Troop

  • Jamboree Troop Leaders

  • Leaders with the Troop

  • Quartermaster Duties

  • Rostered Leaders with Patrols

  • Adult Leader Time Off

  • Scout Patrol

  • Patrol Leaders Council

  • Jamboree Patrol Council

  • Reporting Structure

  • Troop Identity

JIG 14

Gateways, Flagpoles, Fences and Structures

  • Introduction

  • Troop Gateways

  • Flagpoles

  • Fences

  • Other Structures

JIG 15

Utilities and Services

  • Introduction

  • Utilities and Services

  • Water Hoses

  • Open Fires and Gas Lighting are Prohibited

  • Toilets and Shower Blocks

  • Solid Waste Disposal

  • Transportation and Disposal of Waste Water

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