GWS JOTA 2024 Cubs, Joeys, Pre-Jnr & Jnr Guides at Glenbrook

What is JOTA? For decades, the annual Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) has brought together millions of Scouts and Guides around the world to connect through radio while building friendships, learning new skills, and discovering the international dimensions of Scouting/Guiding.

This GWS JOTA is being organised by Blue Mountains Scout Fellowship specifically for Cubs, Joeys and Pre-Junior/Junior Guides and will be hosted by the Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club (BMARC), who will provide the equipment and expertise for the youth to experience Amateur Radio. 

DATE: JOTA will be held on Sunday the 20th of October with the choice of participating in one of two sessions.

TIMES:

• [Session 1: 9:00am to 12:30pm, - SOLD OUT]
• Session 2: 12:30pm to 4:00pm.

LOCATION: Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club, 4 Moore Street, Glenbrook.

ACTIVITIES: Besides talking on the radio, activities will include Morse Code, electronic kit assembly, phonetic alphabet, and other fun stuff.

COST: 

• Youth member (participants) $8, (includes badge, activities and kit).
• Leaders/parents, free (no badge).
• OPTIONAL separate cost on the day - sausage sandwich and drink $3.50 (cash or EFTPOS) available for everyone. 

All youth must be accompanied by Leaders (preferably) or their own Parent. All Leaders and parents attending must also complete a (EMS) registration.

LUNCH: Lunch will be from 12noon until 1pm. BYO or a sausage sandwich and drink will be available for everyone for $3.50 - pay on the day (cash or EFTPOS). Sorry, we are not able to cater for special diets.