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Blair Atholl 2004

The 29th Scottish International Patrol Jamborette was held at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland from Monday 19th July until Friday 30th July 2004.

There were 860 Scouts in camp, 430 from Scotland and 430 from other countries. The Scottish Scouts will offer home hospitality after the camp.

Age Ranges

The camp was open to Scouts aged between 13 years and 17 years 11 months on 30th July 2004.

Patrols

A Patrol should consist of not more than than 6 Scouts, including the Patrol Leader. The Scouts can be composed of Scouts from a single Troop, or from several troops. Patrols which include female Scouts are welcome and will be fully integrated into the Camp. An Association may send more than one Patrol. In this case Patrols may form a national contingent or they may travel independently. Each Patrol will camp with a Scottish Patrol. A Scottish and an overseas patrol will operate as one unit. The Scottish Patrol will provide tents and cooking equipment for both patrols. Cooking is done in patrols over wood fires. Dining shelters will be constructed in each patrol site with pioneering timber.

Programme

There was an exciting programme of Scouting Activities. For activities this year see Activities at Blair Atholl 2004. And of course a real opportunity to make new friends.

Equipment

For Scouts from out with Scotland, only personal camp equipment is required.

Other camping equipment will be provided by the Scottish Patrol who will receive a detailed kit list in due course from their local Blair Atholl representative.

Camp Fee

The fee includes all food, activities, camp badge and neckerchief. For Scouts from out with Scotland it also includes the cost of travel from the camp to home hospitality and return to a central meeting place, in Scotland, to suit your travel plans.

Travel Costs for Overseas Scouts

Transport will be provided to the Jamborette from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen on Tuesday 20th July after an optional overnight stay in a scout hall.

Home Hospitality

After the Jamborette, Scouts from Overseas will be offered hospitality for up to 5 days in the homes of Scottish Scouts. Exact dates can be arranged to suit travel arrangements. Further days can be arranged in Scout halls etc. at your expense.

Leaders

The number of overseas adult leaders with each patrol should be limited to the minimum number necessary to supervise the travel. Overseas Leaders will not camp with their Patrols, but will be integrated into the camp staff. Overseas leaders will be expected to work as part of the overall staff team. There is a free staff "cafe" available to chill out with friends after work.

Further Information

Detailed Information will be sent to those booking places at the camp.

Overseas Participants 2004

Overseas participants for the 2004 Jamborette came from the following countries:-
Austria (3), Canada (6), Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway (2), Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and USA (9).

The total numbers of Scouts and Leaders attending the camp were 1155.

The future

It is hoped to continue the tradition of holding the Blair Atholl Jamborette every two years, the next Jamborette being in July 2004.

Scouts' Own on the Castle lawn.

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