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Every year, there are a large number of camps held in the UK. Many of the larger camps are open to Scouts (and Guides) from around the world.

"International Opportunities" is a monthly bulletin published by the International Office. The document contains details of all the international camps being held in the UK as well as opportunities for older members to join in camps overseas.

Here is a summary of all the current UK camps in...
2008 and
2009!

Each year many thousands of Scouts participate in international camps organised at local level. Some camps have a high proportion of international participation. However, some only attract a small number of overseas participants, which makes it more difficult to justify calling the camps international particularly if there are few international activities in the programme.

Global Explorer is a system of recognising good international programming which recognises events which are prepared to promote, prepare for and implement this important aspect of Scouting.

more about Global Explorer...

Where: Downe Campsite - Kent UK
Who: All members of the Scout and Guide Movement over the age of 10
Why: An opportunity to make new friends from around the world, through an exciting unforgettable ten day programme of events and activities.
Cost: tbc
Contact: info@campdowne.org +44 (0)1959 572121

Where: Kibblestone Campsite - Staffordshire UK
Age: Open to Members of Scout Associations from around the world
Cost: £100
Info: This camp takes place every four years, the aim is to make friends, have fun and take part in many activities!
Contact: Visit www.ifc-kibb.org or contact Mrs Barbara Searl barbara.searl@btinternet.com or +44 (0)1782 501217

Where: Essex
Age: 10-18
Cost: tbd
Info: The UK's biggest county Jamboree welcomes Scouts and Guides from across the world to join for a week of adventure and international friendship
Contact: www.essexscouts.org.uk/Jamboree.

Where: Cornwall
When: 3rd August - 9th August 2008
Who: 14-18 Yrs
Why: 4 days of programme activities, 6 nights of evening entertainment, a day of choice of activities or a day out to explorer Cornwall. Come and enjoy the fun!
Cost: Young people before 31st March £80.00. After 31st March £95.00. Leaders £35.00 and Staff (catered) £40.00.
Contact: admin@smuggler.org.uk www.smuggler.org.uk

Where: Surrey West
When: 2-9 August 2008
Who: This is a Guide Camp (Girls only) event; men can be accepted on to the service team.
Why: Come and meet with Guides from Surrey West, the UK and from around the world. Make new friends, have fun and take part in an adventure!
Cost: £200
Contact: Mrs Anne Wright shottermill@yahoo.co.uk www.girlguidingsurreywest.org.uk 01483 523300

Where: The Great Yorkshire Show Ground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
Who: 10.5 upwards
What: NYJAM 2009 is an international experience for Guides and Scouts from all around the world. All who attend will have fun, be challenged, have adventures and make new friendships that will last
Cost: For a Young Person Participant (10.5-18 years) the Camp Fee is £265 fully catered or £165 self catered and for Adults who are leading/supporting a participating unit the Camp Fee is £135 fully catered or £65 self catered. Staff from 14+ camp fee £115 fully catered. More details on the website www.nyjam.org.uk
Contact: www.nyjam.org.uk or email info@nyjam.org.uk

Who: Open to Scouts and Guides aged 10 – 18 years from all over the world.
What: Experience fun, adventure and international friendship.
Cost: to be confirmed.
Info: www.kij09.org.uk

Age: Open to members of The Scout and Guide Associations between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
What: Meet new people and take part in some great activities.
Cost: Participant fee is £125, Leader fee is £ 80, Leaders bringing children £50 per child.
Info: info@auchengillanjamboree.org.uk or visit www.auchengillanjamboree.org.uk

Where: Windsor Great Park - Berkshire, England
Age: 10+
Cost: For a Young Person Participant (10-25 years) the Camp Fee is £165 and for Adults who are leading/supporting a participating unit the Camp Fee is £125. The Camp Fee includes the complete (day and evening) activity programme, the camp facilities (including toilets, showers, medical centre, subcamp support) and the food (your unit will need to prepare and cook it).
Info: WINGS2009 is an international experience for Guides and Scouts from all around the world. All who attend will have fun, be challenged, have adventures and make new friendships that will last.
See the photo at the top of the page for a view from WINGS 2003
Contact: Visit the WINGS 2009 Web site www.wings2009.org.uk.
To join the WINGS 2009 Team, contact opportunities@wings2009.org.uk

Where: Cudham, Kent, UK
Who: Scouts and Guides aged 10 to 18 Yrs from all over the world
Why: To experience fun, adventure and international friendship
Cost: TBC
Contact: www.kij09.org.uk