Leaders
If your question hasn't been answered here, please email info@eij.org.uk.
What is the ratio of leaders to young people?
The relevant Girlguiding or Scouting residential ratios for your Group must be adhered to and we expect each group to have a minimum of 3 leaders. Groups with more than 12 young people we have a maximum ratio of 1 leader to 4 young people
When do I need to book my group?
Bookings are now open - head to bookings.eij.org.uk to register!
When will young people need to make their payments?
The instalments for payment are as follows:
£75 non-refundable deposit
£150 due by 31st October 2023
£125 due by 29th February 2024
When will leaders need to make their payments?
The instalments for payment are as follows:
£75 non-refundable deposit
£75 due by 29th February 2024
Are you having Junior Jam similar to previous years?
There will not be a Junior Jam, however there will be opportunities for younger members of Girlguiding and Scouting to enjoy the jamboree. More information will be available in 2023.
Can leaders children (aged under 10) go to Noa's Club?
Unfortunately Noa's Club is for staff members children only.
Can 18 year olds take part in activities?
Participants must be aged 10-17 at the time of the Jamboree to take part in the main activity programme. Those aged 18 or over can attend as leaders or join our staff team.
What’s included for leaders?
All leaders will get a Subcamp scarf and badge. You will also have access to a full training programme where you can do Girlguiding and Scouting qualifications as well as take part in some new, fun and exciting non-association sessions. We hope that lots of you will take part in these, and if you have any suggestions on what you would like included please email info@eij.org.uk.
Can young members, who are older than 14 still camp with Guides or Scouts if they do not want to join Explorers or Rangers?
Our activities are organised into zones and all participants (aged 10-17) have the opportunity to take part in all activities offered. However, please note we do not have a separate Ranger/Explorer subcamp therefore they can attend with a Scout or Guide unit in order to attend.
I have a young participant with additional needs, can they attend? And do we have any flexiblity on the leader - participant ratios?
The Essex International Jamboree is open to all young members of Scouts and Guides (aged 10-17). We have a dedicated subcamp where we have extra provision for additional needs to ensure that we can look after you effectively. Please email info@eij.org.uk to discuss your individual requirements.
Can Leaders bring their children if aged under 10? And if so what is the cost?
A participant leader can bring their child to the Jamboree as a non-participating child and will be their responsibility throughout. Noa's Club is only available to children of members of staff. The non-participating under 10 fee is £40.
Is there a requirement to submit all risk assessments along with the Scout Nights Away Notification (NAN) form?
EIJ is organised by Essex Scouts and Guides. The event is managed by a group of volunteers who are working within Scout Association and Guide Association policies and rules. An Event Management Plan (EMP) is being produced in conjunction with the relevant local safety Scouting and Guiding advisors and external advisors (including police, fire, ambulance, environmental health etc). The EMP will be available online closer to the event. This will cover management of risks for those activities provided by EIJ. For example this includes (but is not limited to):
- overarching event welfare and safety.
- activities provided by EIJ.
- provision of food, power, water, toilets and showers by EIJ.
EIJ confirm that all instructors and providers will have the correct qualifications, risk assessment and insurance for the activities they are providing.
Unit leaders are still required to undertake and provide their own risk assessments. That should cover any activities undertaken by the unit including for example (but not limited to):
- travel to and from the event.
- provision of camping and cooking equipment at the event.
- food safety and cooking at the event.
- welfare of their unit young people and adults
- minor first aid
- in touch / home contact system
Unit leaders are advised to discuss these requirements locally with the team responsible for receiving NAN forms or to contact info@eij.org.uk for further support.