National Events

GirlGuidingNZ organises a wide range of events for girls to participate. See the details listed below...

Jamboree On The Air / Jamboree On The Internet - JOTA/JOTI

The Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an annual international scouting and guiding activity in which scouts and guides talk to each other from amateur radio stations. JOTA provides an excellent opportunity to meet Scouts and Guides from many countries and other parts of New Zealand.

The Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) is held at the same time as JOTA, but it is an internet activity.

What: 53rd Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and 14th Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI).
When: 15 - 17 October 2010
Where: An amateur radio station near you! Or at any computer with internet access
Who: All ages of Guides and Scouts world wide

The purpose of this event is to learn about radio and internet communications, reach out and connect with girls and guys your age all around the world who have something in common with you!. Make new friendships and learn about each other’s culture and what they do as members of Girl Guides or Scouts in their country.

If you girls have not tried JOTA or JOTI before then make 2010 the year to give it a go!

• JOTA Scouts Page
  
• JOTI Scouts page

Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School

 Every year since 1967 the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School has been teaching young New Zealanders how to fly. The next training camp will be held from 7th – 21st Jan 2010 at the school in Matamata, Waikato. If you are a ranger and will be between the ages of 16-19 on Jan 20th 2010 you can apply.

The purpose of this event is to get young New Zealanders flying. It is open first to Scouts and Rangers and then to members of the public. It will be a great experience for anyone wanting to get into aviation.

For more information about this amazing opportunity!

• Scouts website - Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
  

For information on applying and scholarship

• visit "Opportunities and scholarships"

-Applications closed