Newsletter 1 Ecuador 2016-2017
Overview The 2nd Interamerican Scout Camporee and the 15th Interamerican Scout Jamboree JamCam Ecuador, will be held from December 27, 2016 to January 2, 2017 in the Park "Los Samanes" in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Participants Ecuador Welcomes You We warmly welcome you to the 15th Jamboree and 2nd Interamerican Camporee 2017. You will be part of a magical experience, full of adventure, fun, discovery, learning, community service, fellowship and more; you will visit different places in a wonderful country, whose name comes from the dividing line of the world into two equal parts, the "Equator". Ecuador was the inspiration of Charles Darwin to write the theory "On the Origin of the Species" after meeting the enchanted Galapagos Islands, revolutionizing the scientific world of that time and becoming a unifying concept in modern life sciences. Ecuador is the most megadiverse country per square kilometer in the world, with its four regions: the heavenly Galapagos Islands, its incomparable beaches, majestic mountains and exuberant Amazon rainforest are preparing to welcome thousands of Scouts across America, as it will be the most spectacular event in recent years. The entire Ecuador, its nature and Scouts are ready to welcome all of you and live TOGETHER a great adventure of fellowship and discovery. See you there...!!! Young Every young member of the National Scout Associations NSO can attend the event, as long as they are duly registered in the OMMS, and their ages range between 11-15 (Camporee) and 15-18 (Jamboree) at the date of the event, born between January 1, 1998 and January 2, 2006. The crew and teams will consist of nine participants each, and one person leading it. Adults Adults have four possible ways to participate: 1. Unit Leaders: Each team and crew will have a unit leader for every nine participants. Adults responsible for each crew must be over 20 years old and members of a contingent. 2. Organizing Staff of the Contingent: According to the number of participants of the contingent, aside from the Head of Contingent, the Organizing Staff may have the following number of adults: N of Members N People allowed as Staff (aside Contingent from Head of Contingent) 1-9 1 10-19 2 20-39 3 40-59 4 60-89 5 90-119 6 120-149 7 150-179 8 180-220 9 221-300 10 301 en adelante 12 3. International Service Team: It will consist of young and older adults and they fulfill a specific role during the event. 4. Organizing Team: This team will work before, during and after the event to ensure a successful event. Jorge Becerra President Scout Association of Ecuador
Activities Ecuador is the cradle of evolution, as its magical islands were the place where the scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory on evolution of the species. After more than 100 years of this formulation, Ecuador will host an unprecedented event in which thousands of Scouts will be gathered to show the world that we are the "formula of evolution". We invite you to enjoy the JamCam, its activities will be framed in the "evolution" of youth in the middle of a country with natural and cultural wonders. Please find below the activities of the event, all of which have a special symbolism. Opening La bienvenida de Charles (Welcome from Charles) An unforgettable evening with emphasis in all the countries of the continent. We will experience the colorful and diversity of America with a parade of national flags and costumes of each country participating in the JamCam, as well as the show of the Tierra de los Cuatro Mundos (Land of the Four Worlds), where you can learn more about Ecuador as host country of the event. Theme Parties Festín de las especies (Celebration of the Species) Three nights of theme parties, lots of fun, dancing and Scout fellowship. A mix of tropical rhythms, classic and modern rock will turn every night into a different decade. Fair Park - "Evolupark" A funfair of traditional games of Ecuador and America, where individual and crew skills will be displayed. Strategy, leadership, teamwork are some of the abilities you will have to show in order to conquer the Scout Park. Searching a treasure The main legends of the city that welcomes us, Guayaquil, developed around the "Pepa de Oro" (Cocoa). The best fine aroma cocoa of the world grows in Ecuador. This product has been exported for centuries worldwide. You will live an amazing adventure trying to find it while learning some history of Guayaquil. Comedy Show - De la teoría a la risa ("From Theory to Laughter") A display of modern dance choreographies by each contingent combined with comedians shows and professional dance shows, in which we will observe the creativity and skills of each participant. Megadiverse Ecuador Visit the main touristic places near Guayaquil. You can choose between the eternalsnowed volcanoes of the Andes, heavenly beaches, the famous railroad and its various routes. You can also have the opportunity to visit and interact with different Scout groups of each region of the country. Fair of Nations Fiesta A typical tradition among Scout Jamborees. A place to share and learn about culture, culinary specialties, tourist destinations, ethnic groups and traditional games of each country of the amazing American continent. Development Village El libro de Darwin (Darwin's Book) The development village is the place to learn about the globalized world and how we Scouts are citizens of the world and what we can do to improve it every day. You will learn about other voluntary organizations and what each of them does in order to help building a better world. Hospitality between Units MI espacio es tu espacio (MY Space is Your Space) A space to exchange scout and life experiences among the participants of Interamerican Jamboree and Camporee. Each unit of Scouts and Caminantes de Ecuador (Ventures of Ecuador) will host a unit member of a fellow scout organization. We expect solid friendships bonds are strengthened for a lifetime. Workshops and Forums Hipótesis y realidad (Hypothesis and Reality) Diversity of workshops where you can learn new skills, such as street theater, art, scout techniques, cooking, crafts, natural resource management, among others. Also, you can participate in forums in which you will have the opportunity to share your views on several issues. -----Concert Al son de las especies (To the Sound of the Species) A concert evening to have fun, make friends and relax. Service Construyendo un mundo mejor (Building a Better World) A day of community service, a traditional characteristic of the Scouts. You can choose between: sharing with children with disabilities, helping in planting trees, collaborating in the creation of signs for parks, painting of murals, and so on. Adventure Vida en esplendor (Life in Splendor) A genuine Scout-style activity that includes adventures like climbing, enjoying one of the largest cycling routes of South America, trekking, tubing, orientation activities, among others. America and its Folklore Each contingent will have the opportunity to present a traditional dance of its country. Costumes and traditional dances will be displayed by each contingent on a night full of American culture and folklore. Welcoming the New Year You will have the opportunity to celebrate New Year s Eve in one of the most traditional festivals of Ecuador, the burning of the Año Viejo old year. You cannot miss a unique celebration in the world.
Parque Los Samanes Megadiverse Ecuador Thanks to its location in the center of the world, Ecuador gathers the diversity of the planet in a small territory, which is combined by the Andes, heavenly coasts, mysterious and profound Amazon rainforests and a unique treasure in the world which constitutes a natural laboratory, named Galapagos. All these fairytale places, in which a privileged fauna and flora develops, gathers 10% of all plant species existing throughout the world. Important Facts Weather, Temperature and Humidity This region has a tropical or equatorial climate; it is characterized by eventual rainfalls that begin in December and ends in May. Guayaquil has a humid climate with an average of 40% relative humidity. The temperature in December is stable. Generally, the day is warm and can reach temperatures between 27 C and 31 C (81 F and 88 F). During the night, temperatures can drop between 20 C and 23 C (68 F and 73 F). Language The official language of Ecuador is Spanish. Kichwa and Shuar are also considered as official languages for intercultural relations. An estimated 25% of Ecuadorians speaks English. Electric Power Ecuador uses a voltage system of 110V 60Hz Plug type A or B. Visa Citizens across America can visit Ecuador without a visa and stay for a period of ninety days, in accordance with the principle of free movement of persons and in order to strengthen relations between Ecuador and all countries of the world and promote tourism. Access Routes Air Routes: - International Airport "Jose Joaquin de Olmedo" in Guayaquil, 20 minutes from JamCam by car. - International Airport "Mariscal Sucre" in Quito, from there you must go overland transport to the city of Guayaquil. It takes approximately an eight-hour journey by ground transportation to the campsite. Ground Routes: - At the north side of the country (border with Colombia) you can enter Ecuador through the city of Tulcán, and take a bus (ground transportation) approximately a ten-hour trip to Guayaquil. - From the South of the country (border with Peru) you can enter Ecuador through the city of Loja or Huaquillas, the trip takes approximately eight and four hours, respectively. Currency The official currency in Ecuador since 2000 is the US Dollar, and we own coins (cents) with the same value of American coins. Because of this multiple combination between geographical and geopolitical location, geological and topographical features, climate, precipitation and temperature characteristics and biological and evolutionary factors, Ecuador is shaped as the perfect scene for gathering life, expressed in a high biodiversity, also known as megadiversity. "The seventeen countries with greater diversity occupy less than 10% of the surface of the planet but are home to seven out of ten recognized species. Ecuador is part of the list" (Burneo, 2009). Ecuador is located in the tropical belt of the planet, on the Equator, with territories both in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere, so it gets high periods of sunshine and luminosity, resulting in twelve hours of daily sunlight throughout the year. Due to intense tectonic and volcanic activity, the Andes Mountains range goes through our country divided into two branches, Occidental (western mountain range) and Oriental (eastern mountain ranges). In the middle of the two ranges is located the Andean Corridor. As a result, Ecuador has a territory ranging from 0 up to nearly 6,300 meters above sea level. Geographically, our country is divided into four natural regions, each with multiple altitudes, living areas and geographical barriers, "the western lowlands or Coast Region; in the center the high Andean area or highlands; the Amazon rainforest to the east; and the Galapagos Archipelago or Insular Region 1,000 km from the mainland in the Pacific Ocean (Ministry of Environment of Ecuador, 2010). The Amazon rainforest has two parts known as the Alta Amazonía (Upper Amazon) and "Llanura Amazónica (Amazon plains). Moreover, Ecuador receives the influence of the cold Humboldt Current at the south of the country and warm Current El Niño at the north, as well as the trade winds that combined generate "a variety of climatic regimes" (Jørgensen & Neill, 1995-2013) which mark rainfalls and influence in precipitation. The abovementioned factors combined, result in different kinds of vegetation and ecosystems in Ecuador, to which flora and fauna have adapted for "a thousand generations" (Burneo, 2009) and have specialized, leading to speciation, endemism and current concentration of animal and plant species. In Ecuador, there is no need to look for natural areas because you find them at each step you take. You can change of place in a few hours, from cold glaciers to the warm beaches of the Ecuadorian coast; and from its beautiful valleys to the Amazon Ecuadorian jungle, including everything these natural environments have to offer, with its eternal spring, where you can experience adventure, spirituality and knowledge; in the unique natural laboratory without barriers, where you can get a close look and wonder at living species as you have fun and adventure with activities such as camping, tracking, canopying, canoeing, climbing, surfing and much more.
Ecuador 2017 Un mundo Scout, un mundo en evolución Registration and Costs The fees corresponding to this event will be released in Newsletter No. 2 of JamCam Ecuador 2016-2017. There will be cash discounts on early payments and quotas shall be consistent with the categorizations by country, established by the World Scout Conference, Brazil 2011. For the participation of each country, a Head of Contingent will be appointed, who will keep permanent communication with the organizers of the event. COUNTRIES CATEGORIES Prompt Payment Regular Payment Late Payment Last date for payment 30-11-2015 31-05-2016 31-10-2016 D 100% - Bahamas, Canada, Estados Unidos, Aruba, Antiano Participant 445,00 495,00 645,00 IST 360,00 400,00 520,00 C75% - Argentina, Barbados, Belice, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominica, Grenada, Mexico, Panama, Santa Lucia, Granadines, Trinidad y Tobago, Uruguay y Venezuela Participant 340,00 375,00 485,00 IST 270,00 300,00 390,00 B50% - Ecuador, Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Guyana, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Dominicanos, Suriname. Participant 225,00 250,00 325,00 IST 180,00 200,00 260,00 A25% - Nicaragua Haiti Participant 115,00 125,00 165,00 IST 90,00 100,00 130,00 Further Information: jamcam@scoutsecuador.org www.scoutsecuadororg/jamcamecuador Asociación de Scouts del Ecuador www.scoutsecuador.org facebook: /scoutsecuador - Twitter: @scoutsecuador