The process of preparation…

One afternoon in mid July Baltic Jamboree Chief Justinas Janulevicius and Commandant Andrius Kanaporis (aka Skerdzius) met up to discuss some matters regarding the program of the camp.


However, Skerdzius did not turn up on time and Chief was getting slightly bored.


Realising he was late and knowing that Justinas is tempered fellow Commandant got some flowers.


Nettle was in the bloom season, so Skerdzius got couple of them from the sidewalk.


As expected, chief was grumpy, because he was waiting so long.


But stingy nettles softened Justinas heart.


And with no time to waste debate started…


…about the hike, Olimpic Games, Visitors day on 11th of August…


…but then…


…the argument occurred.


Chief wanted to have porridge for breakfasts and commandant wanted sandwiches.


Chiefs temper broke through and he waved the nettles high…


He chased poor commandant Skerdzius round the biulding…


… and his squeaky scream for help could be heard far and wide.


That scream was herd by some friends of Skerdzius,


who listened carefully and came to help.


Chief Justinas dropped the nettles and fled for safety.


Skerdzius took advantage of his position and tried to convince chief he was right the hard way.


After some discussions in the tree and on the ground…


… both sides decided to put their guns down…


… and work together for better breakfasts. What the breakfasts will be you will find out in 6 days. See you in the camp!

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Changes to sub-camps

Decision was made to merge 3 sub-camps into 2. The age groups will be divided like this:
- 12 to 14
- 15 to 17

This will help to enhance the program and more leaders will be able to help out with different acctivities throughout the weeks.

Website is being updated at the moment, so bear with us for couple of days and we will sort out all the references from 3 sub-camps to 2 sub-camps.

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Camp Song!

Baltic Jamboree 2010 – Amberway has an official Camp Song. The song was composed by Titas Motuzas (Lithuania). Special Than You! goes to Junetas Radzius (“Vairas” guitarist), for recording facilities, guitar solo part, and support in this project.

Enjoy the song and make sure you know the words by heart before 7th of August!

Version 1:

Version 2:

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Arrival times for IST and participants

Hello dear friends,

Do you feel the summer? The time of camping is almost here. Soon the forests will be filled with scout songs, shout outs and crackling fires. There will be loads of opportunities to apply the knowledge and practice the theory that you have learnt over the year. And even better, this summer we will be able to share our knowledge with scouts from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and other countries. Baltic Jamboree 2010 is approaching very quickly.
For an attention of all those registered and those hurrying up to do so!
- IST have to arrive to the campsite by 12noon on Wednesday 4th of August
- Participants accompanied by leaders have to arrive by 11am on Saturday 7th of August.
We will see you in the coolest camp this summer Baltic Jamboree 2010, 7th – 15th August!

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Interview with Baltic Jamboree Chief

News of Baltic Jamboree 2010

Baltic Jamboree is joint scouts of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Camp organized by one of three Baltic Countries every 4 years. 2010 Jamboree is taking place in Lithuania on August 7th—15th, 2010.

The best way to know more about this Jamboree is to ask the person who knows everything about it! Let us introduce the Chief of the Baltic Jamboree 2010- Justinas!

Justinas, we were thinking, what to ask firstly, but the most common thing which must definitely be asked is How will the camp be organized?
Well, all works are going well, some of them are going faster, others – slower, but the biggest part has been already done. We don‘t have to be afraid that something won‘t be done, because we have a wonderful team which organizes the Jamboree and of course, everything will be done on time and in the best way.

What works are the most important now?
The most essential works now are to finish programs of subcamps’ and to combine everything into one. It‘s really important that all activities and other parts of program would be on time by planned schedule, because there will be a lot of people from different countries in the Jamboree so everything has to work properly.

What about the headquarters and leaders? Tell us more about them.
There are really good and creative leaders in the team, people who are experienced and organizing the Jamboree is not the first time for them. Of course, there are pluses and minuses in each team but I think that this one is really able to organize Jamboree like this and we are doing great. I’m sure you will like them, when you are in the Jamboree.

Tell us about the program of Jamboree? What are the highlights?
The Jamboree is based on different cultures communication (as you saw- The way to friendship), so there will be true scout feeling during the Jamboree. All the activities will remind us about the beginning of Scouting, how Robert Baden Powell began. We‘ll try to lose touch with the modernism and luxury. Food will be prepared on fire, there will be a lot of orienteering games, woodcrafts, we‘ll explore Telšiai district and have many other surprises..:)

What countries will attend the Jamboree?
The main amount of participants will be from three Baltic States – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, certainly it’s Baltic Jamboree. Of course we‘ll have guests from other countries like Belarus, Austria, USA, Denmark and others.

What will be the menu?:)
The camp menu is going to be really amazing and special – it won‘t be only dull vegetables and porridges! Our kitchen Gurus have planned different kind of meals like Japanese sushi or American hamburgers, and of course traditional food of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, so I think we won‘t be hungry, our stomachs will be full all the time☺ By the way, each subcamp will prepare food by themselves, they will be given the amazing menu which I‘ve already described. That means that everyone will have a possibility to learn to make some dishes.

What are the leaders going to do?
The leaders will participate in IST subcamp’s activities and will help in camp’s works. There will be special program for leaders in the evenings, in a place called „The Hole“, where we are going to meet new cultures, taste countries‘ cuisines. We‘ll dance new dances, listen to lots of songs and find other surprises.

Is there going to be any free time during the program? What sort of activities we will be able to do?
Of course, there will be free time and different kind of activities during it, you‘ll be able to choose and register. For very tired scouts there will be a peace and tranquility zone.

What is the main thing why should I participate in the Baltic Jamboree, if I‘m under 18?
You‘ll be able to communicate with new people, improve your English and other languages skills, relax and, of course, spend time purposely with scouts in real scouting Jamboree. Our team is working hard to make everything marvelous!

And the last question. In your opinion, will there be many scouts in the Jamboree?
It doesn’t matter how many people are going to come to the camp, it will be still amazing. The most important thing is quality, not quantity ☺

If you still haven’t planned your summer activities, you are kindly welcome here!

More information about Jamboree you will find here:

http://balticjam2010.wordpress.com

Do you have some questions or suggestions to our team? Do not hesitate to contact us!

balt.jam.info@gmail.com

Always Yours ☺
Baltic Jamboree Team

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Welcome to the 2nd Baltic Jamboree!

Baltic Jamboree is joint Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian Scouts Camping project, organized in different Baltic State every 4 years.
This year Baltic Jamboree is taking place in Lithuania from 7th to 15th of August and is called “Amber way”.
“Amber Way” is an international scout camp where over 500 Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian guides and scouts as well as international guests from all over the world will be participating.

You are kindly invited to celebrate friendship of three Baltic countries, while looking towards the future of scouting. New friends, fun adventures and exciting experiences are guaranteed!

Participants program
This traditional forest camp welcomes all guides and scouts aged 12-18.
The participants will have an opportunity to improve traditional camping and woodcraft skills, to learn and share scouting experiences in international environment, to spend a week in beautiful nature, to explore Lithuanian heritage and to take part in adventurous overnight hike!

Jamboree’s program will be divided into age categories:
• 12-13 year olds – Fei Long
• 14-15 year olds – Challengers
• 16-18 year olds – Baltic Forces
Each age category will have its sub camp – a place for sleeping, eating, program, relaxing and socializing. The sub camp will be lead by Guru and leaders team from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Of course, there will be joint activities for the whole camp such as opening and closing ceremonies and a joint camp day, where participants will visit international villages to get to know cultures of each Baltic country individually. Some activities such as the hike and excursions will take participants out of the campsite. Variety of services will be provided at the campsite, including scout shop, camp TV, lakeside beach and an international meeting place.

IST
Adults (everyone over 18) are invited to join an international service team (IST). Service teams’ responsibilities include everything from assistance with program realization up to logistics and communications. Adults will have a choice to take leader positions, work at the service team or participate in activities designed specially for them.
IST members will be asked to arrive on the 5th of August to meet each other, help to build pioneering, etc.

Traveling
The Baltic Jamboree will be set near Germantas lake – 7km from the town Telšiai in north-eastern Lithuania. The nearest international airports are in Kaunas City (210 km to the South) and Riga, Latvia (200 km to the North). Also, public bus routes service the campsite from most Lithuanian cities and towns. All the participants must meet the
requirements of their own Association and state laws concerning traveling abroad.


Registration and additional information

Registration to the Jamboree is until the end of July 2010.

The participation fee is:
1. First stage from July, 1st 2009 till April 1st, 2010 – €100;
2. Second stage from April 2nd, 2010 till April 30th, 2010 – €150;
3. Third stage May 1st , 2010 till July 15th, 2010 – €200;
4. Volunteers – working in the jamboree (coming few days before and leave few days after) and group leaders from July 1st, 2009 till July 15th, 2010 – €50;

Guests (scouts not from Baltic countries):
1.First stage July 1st, 2009 till April 1st, 2010 – €120;
2.Second Stage April 2nd, 2010 till April 30th, 2010 – €170;
3. Third stage May 1st , 2010 till July 15th, 2010 – €220;

Day fee (if coming just for a day) – €30.
Participation fee is nor refundable.

For two or more members of the same family discounts will be provided.
IST applications will be accepted until 30 April 2010, IST fee is €50/person.
All participants must be members of national scouting and guiding associations of their country.
The official language of “Amber Way” will be English.

If You have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the organisational team:
balt.jam.info@gmail.com

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