FAQ
When are fees due?
The $10 nonrefundable fee is due at the time of registration. No other fees are expected until the application is accepted as part of the BSA’s contingent. At that time, the applicant will be expected to catch up with the payment schedule.
When will contingent selections be made?
Regions will be selecting Scouts in the fall of 2009 or early 2010. They will make adult leader and staff assignments after applicants are interviewed in the spring of 2010.
Can Scouts do fund-raisers for jamboree fees?
Scouts should check with their local councils to see what their policies are. We strongly suggest that a Scout applicant try to earn some of the jamboree fee. In past world jamborees, some Scouts have worked with civic organizations for financial assistance. As always, any fund-raising must be done following BSA and local council policies.
I can’t log into MyScouting.
Be sure to use your current log-in name. On June 1, 2009, MyScouting changed the requirements for the log-on names from e-mail addresses to non-e-mail addresses. If you still can’t log in, contact the BSA’s national service desk at 1-800-627-3025 or send an e-mail to myscouting@scouting.org.
What are the gateway cities?
Gateway cities have not been determined yet.
My daughter isn't old enough yet to register, but she will be old enough to go. How do I register her?
If by July 1, 2010, you will meet all qualifications (including age) to attend the jamboree, contact the world Scout jamboree registrar at worldscoutjamboree@scouting.org.
I can’t register as a crew advisor.
World jamboree adult leader positions are Scoutmaster, first assistant Scoutmaster, second assistant Scoutmaster, or third assistant Scoutmaster.
Can I pay for my son’s airline tickets with frequent-flyer miles?
Scouts and leaders attending the jamboree with the BSA’s contingent must travel with the contingent. Because the airline tickets are purchased as a block, frequent-flyer miles cannot be used. Since the International Service Team must arrange for its own transportation, it is welcome to use frequent-flyer miles.
What is the International Service Team?
Members of the International Service Team are actually jamboree staff. Jobs vary by each world jamboree. To learn more, visit the World Scout Jamboree Sweden 2011 site for the latest information.
When will I know if I am approved to be on the International Service Team and what my job will be?
Each region will set up interview dates for International Service Team applicants. Based on the results of their interviews, approved applications will be forwarded to Sweden for consideration. If accepted, it should be noted that exact staff assignments may not be known until arrival at the jamboree site.
I received an HTTP 403 error. What does that mean?
You received the 403 Forbidden message because you have Microsoft Office Live Add-in installed on your computer. If you uninstall this, you will have no problem registering. To do so, go to your computer’s control panel and, if you have Windows XP, select “Add or Remove Programs,” then select “MS Office Live Add-in,” and uninstall it. If you have Windows Vista, you can uninstall it from “Programs and Features.”
Can the age be waived to allow younger Scouts to attend the World Scout Jamboree?
No. Since the age requirements are set by the jamboree's host Scouting association, they cannot be waived.
What is the approval process for applications?
All youth and adult applications must be approved at the council, region and national levels. Region approvals require that all adults must be interviewed. Staff applications must be approved by council, region, national and The Swedish Guide and Scout Council. All staff must be interviewed and approved by the region. There may be some time between the council and region approvals for adults and staff while interviews are scheduled. There may also be some time between national interviews and The Swedish Guide and Scout Council selection for staff positions.
What is the process to apply for a scholarship?
At this time it is uncertain whether or not scholarship funds will be available for this jamboree. If funds become available, we will post the information and application on this Website.
When will my region be holding interviews for adult applicants?
Northeast Region will conduct interviews in April 2010; Western Region has two dates set─October 10, 2009, in Denver, Colorado, and November 21, 2009, in Portland, Oregon. Dates for the Southern Region and Central Region are not scheduled.
How will I know when my son’s application has been approved to be part of the world jamboree contingent?
Boy Scout or Venturer applications for the 2011 World Scout Jamboree must be electronically approved by their local council and region. Once approved, the applicant will receive an e-mail from the region informing them that they have been accepted. At that time, the applicant must start making fee payments and will be expected to bring them current to the posted fee payment schedule.