So what's the big picture?

- When and where - the Jamboree is at Cataract Scout Park, on the outskirts of Sydney, from 4 - 15 January 2010
- How many attend - believe or not it's more than 12,000 people, the size of a good sized town
- How does everyone get looked after - in Jamboree troops with a leader team, leaders you know, an ACT Contingent team, and hundreds of others in various support roles. 

- What happens - activities by day - some at the Jamboree others offsite, activities by night, fun, growing up, learning    

- How much does it cost - $1140 for Scouts, $830 for Venturers, $800 for Leaders & other adults
- Who's it for - registered and qualified* Scouts, Venturers older than 16th birthday, warranted Leaders, and other approved adults

So what's important in the weeks ahead?

- It is time to apply, so get onto the Website http://scoutsaj2010.com/
-- there is a contingents link where you will find supporting information for those from the ACT
-- there is an applications process to follow including adding a digital photo, and it needs to be complete before you can print it and then get parents to sign it.

-- you can do some, save it, and come back to it later
-- when printed and signed it needs to be given to a Scouts regular Scout Leader
- The date for applications is 31 March, so get it done before the end of the school term and Easter
- A deposit is required up front, $300 (a great use for some of the stimulus package)
- There is a payment schedule through the year, about every two months, check the ACT info sheet on the Website
- Variations to the payment schedule can be accommdated for the later payments
- Invite others in your troop to attend so you can have a great Jamboree troop
- Do normal activities to be qualified, and remember younger Scouts who might need a hand.

Still not sure?

- Talk to your Scout Leader
- Send an email to - scout.commissioner@act.scouts.asn.au - and you'll get a reply within a few days 
- Invite someone who knows about Jamborees to visit your troop.  It could be someone who was a Scout at the last one, or someone from the ACT Contingent team.