The events young Scouts dream about

This page covers the major Scouting events — the ones members count down to for years and talk about for decades. If your child joins Scouting, these are experiences worth planning for.

The headline acts

• Australian Jamboree (AJ2028). The flagship national camp for Scouts (11–14). Around ten days of massive activities, sub-camp life and friendships from every state and territory.
• Cuboree. A large-scale state camp built entirely around Cub Scouts (8–11) — often their first taste of truly big-scale camping.
• Venture. The national event for Venturers (14–18), mixing expedition, adventure and social programs.
• JOTA-JOTI. Every October, the world’s largest Scout event happens over amateur radio and the internet — no travel required, just your Group hall and a sense of wonder.
• Agoonoree. Queensland’s own major event, giving young people with special needs an unforgettable camp experience with youth member buddies.

Planning for the big ones

Major events take preparation — fundraising, gear lists, training weekends — and Groups start early. Costs are spread over time wherever possible. Don’t let cost assumptions rule out asking; talk to your Group Leader about how families make these events work.

Try this

If your child is in Cubs now, ask a Scout who’s been to Jamboree what it was like. Watch their eyes light up — then watch yours.