22nd World Scout Jamboree Memo to Members of Hong Kong ...

22nd World Scout JamboreeMemo to Members of Hong Kong Contingent(18.07.2011)1. Flight ArrangementFlight arrangement of the Contingent has been uploaded to the Hong Kong Contingent Websitehttp://22wsj.scouting.org.hk. You can also refer to your “Personal Travel Particular”. You haveto assemble at the respective airline check-in counter at the Departure Hall of Hong KongInternational Airport, 3 hours before the flight departure time, for check-in.Dress Code Scout Uniform (shirts, shorts/culottes/skirts/trousers, belt, stockings/socks, withappropriate badges, headgear, hat badge & woggle) with Contingent Scarf, andContingent Badge. The Contingent Badge is allowed to be worn above rightbreast pocket or immediately above the award emblems of the scout uniform from27 July 2011 to 26 January 2012.(1) Please make sure your name, address of the destination (World Scout Jamboree, Unit __,Rinkaby lager, SE-291 76, Rinkaby, SWEDEN) and telephone number are on the checkedluggage, or the airline may refuse to bear responsibility for any damage or loss.(2) Please inform your family members about your flight details for pickup and drop-offarrangements.2. Early Departure and/or Late Return(1) If you are not to travel together with the Contingent to Sweden, you have to go toCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) or other designated places to report to your TravelGroup Leader upon his/her arrival from Hong Kong. Similarly, you are to depart fromJamboree site with your Travel Group. For your travel details, please refer to the “PersonalTravel Particulars”.(2) Members who plan to go to Jamboree site directly by themselves must inform Contingentstaff at 2957 6400 in advance.3. General Information(1) Weather and Clothing• Weather in Sweden could be quite cold (especially in the morning or at night) and rainyduring the summer. Extra warm outer / inner wears, warm sleeping bags and goodraincoats are strongly recommended.• For latest weather conditions in Sweden, please visit website http://www.hko.gov.hk orhttp://www.weathercity.com/se/kristianstad before departure(2) Time Difference• Daylight Saving Time in Sweden starts from late March to late October each year, so thetime in Sweden is 6 hours behind that in Hong Kong during the Jamboree.(3) Language• Swedish, but most people in Sweden can speak English.(4) Money & Currency• Krona is the official currency of Sweden. The currency code and symbol are “SEK” and“kr” respectively. Banknotes are in values of 20kr, 50kr, 100kr, 500kr and 1,000kr.Coins include 1kr, 5kr, 10kr.• On 12 July 2011, the exchange rate is approximately SEK1 = HKD1.2.• Participants are advised to bring along a reasonable amount of Swedish Krona/Euro/USDollars for use on the way and in the Jamboree, although there will be ATM and a bank inJamboree site.1/8

(5) Insurance• The Contingent has arranged group travel insurance for members who have paid thepremium for the period between 24 July and 10 August 2011, both dates inclusive.Travel insurance to cover days outside the aforesaid period has also been arranged formembers who have further paid the premium for their early departures or late returns.For insurance coverage, please visit the Contingent website http://22wsj.scouting.org.hk.• To check your insured period, please refer to the “Demand Note” / “Statement of Income& Expenditure” circulated via the email of International & Liaison Branch on 29 June2011.(6) Medical Issues• Please bring your own medication.• The Contingent and Units will each be equipped with First-aid kits.• There are 3 Health Centres and 1 Medical Centre in the Jamboree site to provide free firstaid and medical services of different levels. There is also 1 Pharmacy at site butmedication and prescription items will be at a fee.• For any serious accident, the injured will be sent to a hospital at Kristianstad for treatmentat a fee.(7) Communication• Import or use of walkie-talkie or similar wireless apparatus not pre-approved is strictlyforbidden in Sweden. Please do not bring such communication equipment to theJamboree.• Postal service is provided in the Jamboree site (see Bulletin 6 Page 15).• To call HK from overseas : International Access Code (00 or “+”) + Country/DistrictCode (852) + (Hong Kong local telephone number)• To call Sweden from HK or any other country: International Access Code (00 or “+”) +Country Code (46) + (Sweden local telephone number but skip the initial “0”)• To call within Sweden (using local phone number or roaming): Sweden local telephonenumber.(8) Emergencies• For emergency contact of Unit leader and/or Contingent coordinator(s), please refer toyour “Personal Travel Particulars”.• For any emergencies during the Jamboree, please contact sub-camp staff or camp security(in yellow fluorescent vest with title), or call 999 by the phones provided in the Jamboreesite. If you use mobile phone, please call 010 471 4999.• For emergencies such as fire and cases requiring first aid and help from the Police outsidethe Jamboree period, please call 112. For non-emergency services, please contact thelocal Police Force.4. Other Important Notes(1) In case of inclement weather conditions (eg black rainstorm or typhoon) or other specialsituations (eg flight cancellation or delay), you will be informed of the latest arrangementsby Unit leaders and/or Contingent staff. You may assume everything is on schedule if nospecific notice is received.(2) Members must assembly on time, observe the rules of the Contingent and the Jamboree, andfollow the instructions of Unit leaders and Contingent staff.(3) Members found in breach of any of these rules may be subject to a hearing, and may beprohibited from taking part in future international events. A serious breach may result inimmediate suspension of participation in the Jamboree and compulsory return to Hong Kong,followed by disciplinary hearing, which may lead to suspension/termination of Scoutmembership.2/8

22nd World Scout JamboreeHong Kong ContingentImmigration Help(18.07.2011)1. HKSAR Immigration Department 24-Hour Hotline: +852 18682. Embassies Information in SWEDEN (Telephone Country Code +46)• Embassy of the People's Republic of ChinaAddress: Lidovagen 8, 115 25 Stockholm, SWEDENTel (Embassy) :08 5793 6437Tel (Consular Affairs) :08 5793 6442 / 08 5793 6429Opening Hours : 9:30 – 11:30am, Monday to Friday• British EmbassyAddress: Skarpögatan 6-8, Box 27819, 115 93 Stockholm, SWEDENTel :08 671 3000Opening Hours : 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday3. Embassies Information in DENMARK (Telephone Country Code +45)• Embassy of the People's Republic of ChinaAddress: Øregårds Allé 25, 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen, DENMARKTel (Embassy) :3946 0889 / 3946 0872 / 3946 0872Address (Consular) : Øregårdsvaenget 5, 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen, DENMARKTel (Consular) :3946 0877 / 3946 0895Opening Hours : 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday to Friday• British EmbassyAddress: Kastelsvej 36/38/40, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, DENMARKTel :3544 5200Opening Hours : 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday3/8

22 nd World Scout JamboreeHong Kong ContingentSuggested Packing Checklist1. Documents/Money, etcItem Qty RemarksHong Kong Identity Card 1 Make clear photocopies and store separatelyPassport with Valid Visa (where 1 Make and store clear photocopies of your passport;applicable)bring along another valid passport as backup, which is tobe stored separately from the aforesaid photocopies, orkeep such a passport at your relatives in Hong Kong to besent to Sweden in case of emergencyPassports should be kept by your Unit/HoHo leadersafter immigration clearancePassport Photos 5 BackupCredit Card 1 VISA and MasterCard are more commonly accepted;note that the authorization is normally by PIN and notsignature, please check with the card issuer beforedeparture; make and store clear photocopies of creditcardsEmergency Contacts 2 Bring contact information, preferably of relatives/friendsin SwedenHong Kong Dollar and SwedishKrona/ Euro /US DollarSome Exchange reasonable amount of Swedish Krona/Euro/USDollar before departure; since the living standard inSweden is high, please do bring sufficient pocket moneyand contingencyEvent Card/ID Card 1 To be distributed by the Jamboree Organizer; can alsoserve as a cash card for use in Jamboree site; to load thecard through credit card by logging in internethttp://www.worldscoutjamboree.se/eventcard or by cash(Swedish Krona/Euro/US Dollar) at Jamboree site;unspent balance will not be refunded if the card is loadedby cashOctopus Card 1 For taking public transport to and from the Hong KongInternational AirportMedical Conditions Informationand Document1 For special medical conditions or allergies, please informthe Association and your Unit leader in advance andkeep written documents in wallet4/8

2. Luggage/Equipment, etcItem Qty RemarksContingent Check-in Bag 1 Member should only use the luggage bag & backpackContingent Carry-on (Handprovided by the Contingent; extra luggage (unless1Carry) Backpackpreviously approved by the Contingent) will be subject toPouch or Waist-bag 1 extra luggage charge by the airline; according to theruling of the Contingent, gross weight limits for check-inluggage bag and carry-on backpack are 20kg and 6kgrespectivelyTravel documents, money, valuables and other importantitems should be packed in the pouch or waist-bag keptwith you all the timeCamera, Video Camera,Accessories, Batteries1-2 Remove batteries from the appliance(s); lithium batteriesshould be put in the carry-on backpackMobile Phone 1 Apply for international roaming service in advance, orpurchase long-distance phone card either in advance or inthe Jamboree site.Films, Video Cassettes, CDs, SomeMemory CardsPlugs/Converters 1-2 Electricity in Sweden is 230V at 50Hz; Swedish plugsare Type C or F (2 round pins), see diagrams below;Please label your plug(s) & converter(s) with “HongKong” and your name in English to avoid mixing up withothersBattery Chargers, RechargeableBatteriesSome Please label your charger(s) with “Hong Kong” and yourname in English to avoid mixing up with others;Note: there is no electricity supply in the Unit campsitebut campers can charge batteries at Recharging-Point ofSub-camp at a fee;Sleeping Bag(s), Air Pillow, 1-2 Packed in check-in luggage bag (some of them areSleeping Mattalready shipped to the Jamboree site through theContingent)Waterproof Plastic Bag & 1 each To keep you and your belongings dry in case of rainGround Cloth* Swedish AC PlugsType CType F5/8

3. Personal-Care ItemsItem Qty RemarksPersonal First-aid kit 1 Rubbing alcohol, plasters, bandage, etcLip gloss/Balm/Moisturizer 1 eachSunscreen 1 SPF30 or above recommendedMedication & Medical Supplies Some As neededAntiseptic Wet Tissues/Gel SomeInsect RepellentsSome Aerosol sprays are not allowed on the planeFace/Hand Towels 1-2Bath Towels 1-2Personal Cleaning Products 1 Soap, body gel, shampoo, conditioner, etcToothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, SomeetcTissues, Toilet PapersSomeShaver, Shaving Cream SomeComb 1Sanitary Napkin (if applicable) Some4. Clothing/FootwearItem Qty RemarksScout Uniform:Shirts, Shorts/Culottes/Trousers,1-2 To wear Scout Uniform with Contingent Scarf, inoutbound flights from Hong Kong and reporting toBelt, Stockings/Socks, withJamboree siteTo wear Scout Uniform, with Jamboree Scarf, in theappropriate badges includingfollowing occasions :Contingent Badge, Headgear, Hat• Opening Ceremony (28 July)badge & Woggle• Closing Ceremony (6 August)• Departure from Jamboree site• Inbound flights to Hong KongContingent Scarf 1Contingent Polo Shirt 2 To wear with Contingent Scarf on Hong KongContingent Open Day (30 July)Contingent Jacket 1T-shirtsSomeLong-sleeved Shirts/Sweatshirts Some Light colour, cotton, to protect against the sunLong TrousersShortsSome Avoid tight and bulky trousersSomeWarm Clothing 1-2UnderwearSocksPajamasSomeSomeSomeCampfire Gown 1Gym Shoes/Hiking Shoes 1 Extra patterned-sole recommendedSlippers/Sandals/Casual Shoes 1 To be worn in Jamboree site6/8

Rubber-soled shoes 1 For water activitiesSwimming suit 1Raincoat 1Laundry bag 15. MiscellaneousItem Qty RemarksMulti-functional Kits, Nail 1 Must be kept in check-in luggage bagClipper, ScissorsWater Bottle/PitcherMust be kept in check-in luggage bag if capacity exceeds1100mlEating Utensils 1 Including plate, bowl, cutleries and chopsticksPlastic bagsSome Different sizes, for packing and emergency usePaper Fan, Electric Fan with 1 Remove batteries from the appliance(s)BatteriesSunglasses 1Strap for Glasses 1 For outdoor/water activitiesSewing Kit 1 Needles, thread, safety pins, buttonsStationerySomeNotebook 1Food (Reserved)Some Most foods are restricted from importation into SwedenMini-lock(s)Some For locking luggage, tent, etcWashing Powder, Cloth Hangers, SomeClothespinsWatch and Alarm Clock 1 Sweden time is 6 hours behind Hong KongTorch/Flashlight 1 Remove batteries from the appliance(s)Compass 1 For outdoor activitiesWhistle 1 For outdoor activitiesSwimming Goggles 1Souvenir BadgesSome Badge swapping between adults and youths is notpermitted by the Jamboree Organizer.6. Other Personal Belongings(List other personal belongings to aid re-packing for in the return trip.)Item Qty Remarks7/8

Remarks:1. This is only a suggested list. What to bring and in what quantity vary with personal needs andhabits. The choice of items lies in suitability and know-how.2. To play safe, bring more rather than less, but all belongings must fit in the Contingent check-inluggage bag and carry-on backpack with their gross weights and dimensions all within limitsstipulated by the Contingent and airline, whichever is the less.3. Please label all belongings with “Hong Kong”, Unit/IST/CMT, name in English, etc to avoidunnecessary confusion.4. Keep your valuables with you. Beware of your luggage and personal belongings especiallywhen travelling. Consider locking your tent doors and beware of strangers in the Jamboreesite.5. No firearms, guns and weapons, pointed/edged weapons, sharp objects, blunt instruments,explosive and flammable substances, chemical and toxic substances, insecticides, dyes, and fireextinguishers are allowed. Each passenger is allowed one lighter, whether fueled or empty, andonly in the hand-carry luggage. Under no circumstances can lighters be placed in cabinluggage bags. For details, please refer to the website :http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/passenger/departure/all/airport-security.html6. All departing flights from Hong Kong International Airport have adopted the the followingsecurity measures for carry-on luggage :• All liquids, gels, aerosols in carry-on backpack have to be in containers with a capacity notgreater than 100ml. Liquids, gels, aerosols carried in containers larger than 100ml are notallowed, even if the container is only part-filled;• The above items should be placed within a transparent plastic bag container, of volume notexceeding 1 litre and able to be sealed completely;• Exemptions would be made for medications, baby milk/food and special dietaryrequirements subject to verification.• For details, please refer to the website :http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/passenger/departure/all/airport-security.html7. Products that are restricted/prohibited from importation into Sweden include: animals, birds,plants, threatened species including fur/ivory/leather taken/made from them, meat/poultries andmilk including their products, alcohol and tobacco products, medicine (unless with prescription),narcotics and drugs, firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives, fireworks and wirelessapparatus including walkie-talkie. For details, please refer to the website:http://www.tullverket.se/en/startpage.8/8