Who can attend AJ2025?

Ensuring that every young person is set up for a successful and enjoyable experience at the Jamboree is of utmost importance to us. The eligibility criteria listed below are designed to make certain that each child is adequately prepared and equipped for the full 10-day camp experience. We understand that each Scout is unique, and there may be individual considerations or concerns. If you have any questions or need clarification regarding your child’s specific eligibility, please reach out and discuss directly with the NSW Contingent Team. We’re here to assist and ensure the best possible experience for all involved.

• Must be a current registered Youth Member at the time of application and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Must not have had their 15th birthday as of 6 January 2025 ie. Date of Birth after 6 January 2010. 
• Must have met the requirements, before 1st December 2024: 
  • Program Essentials Milestone 1 (Scout Section), as well as Outdoor Adventure Skills Stage 3 in Bushcraft, Bushwalking, and Camping. 
• Must have completed 10 nights camping under canvas with the Unit or Patrol at a Scout camp. Three of those nights must be consecutive and camping with family or school is not considered within the ten nights. 
• Must have approval from the Unit Council. 
• Must have consent from their parents/guardians. 
• Must be considered by their parents/guardians and Unit Council to be of both sufficient maturity and good behaviour to successfully participate in the event. 
• Be approved by their Contingent Leader in line with their Branch policy.

Program participants 

An eligible Venturer Scout choosing this category will be assigned to a Unit and a Patrol comprising of  Scouts. They will engage as a Scout in all activities and responsibilities. 

• Must be a current registered Youth Member at the time of application and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Must not have had their 17th birthday as of 6 January 2025. 
• Have approval of their Unit Council and Group Leader 
• Must have met the requirements, before 1st December 2024: 
  • Program Essentials Introduction to Section for Venturer Scouts, as well as Outdoor Adventure Skills Stage 3 in each of Bushcraft, Bushwalking, and Camping. 

Junior Service Leader roles 

• Have a desire to provide service to Scouts. 
• Must have had their 16th birthday as of 6th January 2025 .  
• Must be a current registered Youth Member at the time of application and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Must have met the requirements, before 1st December 2024: 
  • Program Essentials Milestone 1, as well as Outdoor Adventure Skills Stage 3 in Bushcraft, Bushwalking, and Camping. 
• Be recommended by the Unit Council and Venturer Scout Leader as being of excellent character, a good role model to Scouts and has the skills and abilities to undertake the activity (or other tasks) nominated on the application form. 
• Be approved by their Contingent Leader in line with their Branch policy. 
• Must have consent from their parents/guardians. 

• Must be a current registered Member of Scouts NSW at time of application and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Be 18 years of age before the opening day of the Jamboree and must be not older than 26 years as of 15 January 2025. 
• Hold a current Blue Card (or Exemption) issued or linked as a volunteer with Scouts Queensland. 
• Compulsory on demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting are current. 
• Be recommended by their Unit Council as being of excellent character, a good role model to younger Youth Members, and have the skills and abilities to undertake the activity (or other tasks) nominated on the application form. 
• Be approved by their Contingent Leader in line with their Branch policy. 
• Be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event. 

• Must hold a Certificate of Proficiency prior to and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Hold a current Blue Card (or Exemption) issued or linked as a volunteer with Scouts Queensland. 
• Compulsory on demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting are current. 
• Be recommended by their Formation Leader. 
• Be approved by their Contingent Leader in line with their Branch policy. 
• Be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event. 

• Must be a current registered Adult Member (e.g. Office Holders, Fellowship) with a Certificate of Adult Membership at the time of application and through until at least 15 January 2025. 
• Hold a current Blue Card (or Exemption) issued or linked as a volunteer with Scouts Queensland. 
• Compulsory on demand modules Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting are current. 
• Be recommended by their Team Leader and 
• Be approved by their Contingent Leader in line with their Branch policy. 
• Be ready to cope with the physical requirements of the event.