JOTA/JOTI -Jamboree on the Air/Internet
For members of Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada, and international Scouting guests.
JOTA – short wave radio communications through HAM radio base stations.
JOTI – internet based communications, with easy access on any connected device.
JOTA – (Jamboree-On-The-Air) & JOTI – (Jamboree-On-The-Internet) is the world’s largest Scout event taking place each year on the third weekend in October. The event connects millions of young people from around the world for a full weekend of activities that promote safe communications, friendship and global citizenship.
JOTA-JOTI enables young people and volunteers to participate in fun and engaging group activities over the Internet and amateur radio focused on developing 21st century skills through Scouting.
The dynamic programme features a variety of non-formal education activities, including webinars, global campfires, talent shows, live shows, and much more. World Scouting’s global partners are actively involved in the event, offering their expertise and fun activities to engage participants. The JOTA-JOTI programme aims to support Scouts and non-Scouts of all ages to learn about communications technology, the values of global citizenship, and how together we can solve the most pressing challenges facing our planet.
Keeping young people Safe from Harm online is an important aspect of this event. Through chat moderation, “listening ears”, e-learning courses and a number of sessions about how to be safe online, we make sure that all participants have a positive and inclusive JOTA-JOTI experience.
JOTA-JOTI is one of World Scouting’s longest-running global events dating back more than 64 years to 1958. The digital educational event has seen steady annual growth in participation over the years and with a focus on the future aims to reach millions of more participants in the years to come.
JOTI – internet based communications, with easy access on any connected device.
JOTA – (Jamboree-On-The-Air) & JOTI – (Jamboree-On-The-Internet) is the world’s largest Scout event taking place each year on the third weekend in October. The event connects millions of young people from around the world for a full weekend of activities that promote safe communications, friendship and global citizenship.
JOTA-JOTI enables young people and volunteers to participate in fun and engaging group activities over the Internet and amateur radio focused on developing 21st century skills through Scouting.
The dynamic programme features a variety of non-formal education activities, including webinars, global campfires, talent shows, live shows, and much more. World Scouting’s global partners are actively involved in the event, offering their expertise and fun activities to engage participants. The JOTA-JOTI programme aims to support Scouts and non-Scouts of all ages to learn about communications technology, the values of global citizenship, and how together we can solve the most pressing challenges facing our planet.
Keeping young people Safe from Harm online is an important aspect of this event. Through chat moderation, “listening ears”, e-learning courses and a number of sessions about how to be safe online, we make sure that all participants have a positive and inclusive JOTA-JOTI experience.
JOTA-JOTI is one of World Scouting’s longest-running global events dating back more than 64 years to 1958. The digital educational event has seen steady annual growth in participation over the years and with a focus on the future aims to reach millions of more participants in the years to come.
Camp Theme: "Key to Survival"
For registered members of both Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada, the annual White Pine Council JOTA-JOTI camp is a fun weekend where youth and adults can enjoy the excitement of camping at Canadian Tire Motorsport Racetrack, set in the rolling hills of rural southern Ontario.
From the time you arrive on Friday afternoon, until you depart Sunday, there is always something to do – if you choose to do it.
The camp is non-competitive – though there might be individual challenge activities or patrol activities.
Friday night activities start with Campfire Blanket Movie and BYOPopcorn…. under the stars.
Saturday brings an incredible variety of activities –
In past years we have made contact with stations as far away as South Africa, Australia, and the International Space Station! We have even connected with WOSM Headquarters in Geneva who also run a ham Station every year,
Saturday evening brings on the most excellent Dance Party, hosted by our professional DJ
Don’t be surprised if the Durham Regional Police Services Helicopter does a fly-by on Saturday night to see how we’re doing!
On Sunday we plan to close down the camp quietly (yeh, right!) with a tremendous patrol level challenge involving skills that each patrol already has proven their abilities. But how good are you when you’re racing against the clock?
It’s a great camp to get you going for a new scouting year. We hope you’ll come out and we know that, if you do, you and your youth will have a great time!
From the time you arrive on Friday afternoon, until you depart Sunday, there is always something to do – if you choose to do it.
The camp is non-competitive – though there might be individual challenge activities or patrol activities.
Friday night activities start with Campfire Blanket Movie and BYOPopcorn…. under the stars.
Saturday brings an incredible variety of activities –
- • Patrol Level games and challenges
- • Static displays, such as representatives from the Fire and Police departments; Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team, and many many others.
- Of course the central theme of JOTA is working with dedicated volunteers from local Amateur Radio Clubs who bring out their Ham radio rigs and set up field stations for youth and adults to learn about Amateur Radio’s but also to talk with Scouts from around the world who are also having JOTA events and activities.
In past years we have made contact with stations as far away as South Africa, Australia, and the International Space Station! We have even connected with WOSM Headquarters in Geneva who also run a ham Station every year,
- JOTI also shows you how to connect with Scouts from around the world, using monitored Internet chat rooms, established specifically for scouts.
- Don’t forget the Iron Chef’s Challenge………it has something to do with beans. Beans, good for your heart !
- Scout Challenge will center around tent building.
Saturday evening brings on the most excellent Dance Party, hosted by our professional DJ
Don’t be surprised if the Durham Regional Police Services Helicopter does a fly-by on Saturday night to see how we’re doing!
On Sunday we plan to close down the camp quietly (yeh, right!) with a tremendous patrol level challenge involving skills that each patrol already has proven their abilities. But how good are you when you’re racing against the clock?
It’s a great camp to get you going for a new scouting year. We hope you’ll come out and we know that, if you do, you and your youth will have a great time!
 2023 JOTA Crest
Communicate with Scouts around the World
The Jamboree is Fun Oriented with “Jamboree on the Air” facilitated via Short Wave Radio Communication as a Unique Element of the weekend. World network of computers for youth to partake in “Jamboree on the Internet”. Get your login and do this from your own home. World Scout Bureau link to JOTA/JOTI Resources Open during the event: Irc.scoutlink.net on port 6667 |
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Camper Registration All Campers must be current members of Scouts Canada, Girl Guides Canada, WOSM or WAGGS organizations.
Fee is $30 for the weekend. |
Day AttendanceDay visitors must be members of Scouts Canada, Girl Guides Canada, or sign a "hold harmless agreement" and "Code of Conduct. $10/participant.
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More InformationPlease feel free to pass on my email to anyone interested. Contact Scouter AJ Welsh wpc.jota@gmail.com for more information.
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