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Just a few days to go!
We hope you’re as excited as we are about coming to the Essex International Jamboree As our big event fast approaches, the empty farmers field in Chelmsford is beginning to look more like a Jamboree – marquees, gateways, stages, walkways, toilets, electric and much more are all going in. And our teams are all preparing and making final adjustments to ensure that everyone at the Jamboree has an amazing time.
In response to some of the questions raised, we've created a handy Arrivals Day Guide.
This is our final pre-event Newsletter and we have some quick reminders before you start your journey
See you on Saturday!
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In the spirit of Scouting and Guiding …
At the 11th hour, our contingents from Bangladesh and Kazakhstan are not able to join us at the Jamboree. Therefore, if you have a postcard from your area or a badge you can swap, please bring them with you, so that we can send them to the groups as a gift from us. You’ll find the postbox in the International Tent.
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What's on offer in The Horizon?
As we mentioned in the Handbook, The Horizon is the Staff and Leader Recreation Complex divided into di fferent areas: The Sta ff Restaurant (for pre-paid staff ), The Bar, Departures Lounge including outside garden area, Relaxation Station (Adult & Sta ff) Chill-out Venue and Tourist Information (Adult Help Desk).
As well as The Horizon, the Programme Team would like to give Leaders and Staff the opportunity to try out our activities in some of the Programme Zones.
To find out more about our full Entertainments Programme, please see our Staff and Leader Programme
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Online Clothing Orders Update
Due to an unprecedented amount of late orders coming in, our EIJ supplier had no choice but to close the EIJ Collection Site a few days early. There will be an increased shop stock on site of hoodies, polo shirts and T-shirts. On site you be able to personalise individual and small orders as well process large plain or personalised orders. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Have you completed all your phase 2 information for your booking and submitted it?
Please check and ensure this is done in the next day or 2, as without it we cannot prepare your wristbands and that will stop you and your Group from taking part.
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What to do before you arrive
- Arrive after 9am on Saturday 30th July
- Complete Registration Phase 2 and make your final payment
- Tell Beavers & Cubs Sections, Rainbows & Brownies Units about Junior Jam
- Learn Our Changing World Jamboree Song before you arrive
- Share the Clothing Guide with your participants and parents
- Check your gas equipment, bring a fire blanket and bucket, and plan your menus carefully
- Encourage your participants to consider which group they would like to choose in the Express Yourself Zone
- Take advantage of the 5% discount on camping supplies bought online and delivered to the Jamboree site with our camping supplies partner Camperite (order before 28th July)
- Tell your participants about media sales and pre-book your group photos
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What to read before you arrive
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What to download and print before you leave home
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What to bring with you
- Plenty of cloths, tea towels and antibacterial sprays to maintain good hygiene
- Costumes for themed evenings
- Gateway for individual pitch
- Fire blanket and bucket
- A special food dish for your evening of Tastes of the World and complete an allergy card for each dish
- A fundraising game for Fun of the Fair and small change (up to £1)
- A pre-cut triangle made from recycled/old material triangle for every participant (including leaders) – download the bunting template
- Bring with you a cardboard airplane for our competition and to take to the Carnival Parade
- Bring with you a sense of humour, sense of adventure and a sense of fun
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What to consider whilst at the Jamboree
- Try something new, consider volunteering opportunities, find out more at our Subcamp Office
- Consider the Scouting and Guiding Adult and Young Leader training opportunities and find out more by calling in at The Horizon
- Consider dining out at Chubbys Restaurant, take a look at the online menu
- Donate to our Foodbank
- Have fun!
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Contacting Us
Our Subcamp website page can be found at Earhart's Hangar.
If you can’t find answers to your questions in our online Handbook or on the website, or you just want to get in touch, please email earharts.hangar@eij.org.uk.
Other ways to stay in touch are listed below.
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