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The Rain Has Sadly Arrived

It's been a big few days at the World Scout Jamboree! Scouts have now explored the campsite, and enjoyed some of the adventure activities. High Ropes, Sport Shooting, Archery, Mountain Biking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Zip Lining, Skateboarding and Rock...

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Celebrating Diversity and Unity

Today at the Summit Bechtel Reserve it was Cultural Celebration Day! All programmed activities were closed for the day which gave Scouts the opportunity to experience the international festival of cultures onsite. During the day, Scouts from every corner...

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The Big Event Has Arrived!

The Aussies have arrived! After a long day of travel, with arrivals late into the night, the Aussies are now settled into their home away from home. Our arrival onsite was met with torrential rain and lightning warnings, testing the resilience of some...

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Our Final Day in Washington DC

The final day of our Washington DC pre tour is slowly coming to an end. This afternoon has seen Patrols arriving back to our accomodation earlier than previous days. Some Scouts are opting to catch up on some washing before we head to the Jamboree site,...

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Another Hot Day in Washington DC

It was another hot day for us in Washington DC with Scouts now having seen the majority of "bucket list" attractions. Lincoln Memorial, The White House, the International Spy Museum, a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and United...

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And so the adventure begins!

And so the adventure begins!

It was a late night for many weary travellers as we arrived into Washington D.C. The long-haul flights were a first for many, with many passing the time by taking a nap or watching a movie. From Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, planes raced across to the...

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WSJ2019 Contingent Newsletter #5

Hold your horses! Our last newsletter before we depart “AusCon is Ready to Go“, is out now! Make sure you take the time to read this newsletter clearly as there is a lot of information, we would recommend reading it 2 or 3 times and then pass it onto your parents to...

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ODay Video and Slides

The Team has produced a video version of the ODay! Make sure you revisit it, to update yourself on all the information which was shared. Hopefully, this will answer most of the burning questions that you may have. The video can be accessed...

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WSJ2019 Contingent Newsletter #4

Been sitting tight for the latest copy of "AusCon Unlocked Even More", then look no further. Our 4th Contingent Newsletter is out today! Make sure you take the time to read this newsletter clearly as there is a lot of information, we would recommend reading it 2 or 3...

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