Estonian jamboree Silmapiir 21. – 27.07.2024

Estonian Scouts Associations jamboree is coming again! This time the camp name and theme is Silmapiir (Horizon, translation word for word eye-limit). Camp newsletter can be found here.

Equipment list can be found here.

Camp programme can be found here.

You are sitting on the edge of an endless meadow among the grass whispering in the wind. You can hear the birds singing and the rustling of the trees. Looking into the distance, your gaze stays on the horizon. “What’s waiting for me behind this?” you wonder, as the wind gently caresses your back, whispering, “Go and find out.”

You timidly set out on the road. Having traveled countless roads, the journey seems familiar, yet at the same time there is much new to explore and discover. You wander to new places, discovering new roads and trails. You get to know yourself and your friends. You meet old friends along your journey, though there are also many strangers, who will be your companions on this journey and thereby become your friends.

Is it necessary to reach the distant horizon, or is it a dream of self-development, discovery, learning and adventure?

The camp will take place 21.07.2024 – 27.07.2024 in Paunküla Leisure Center.

All ESA members, representative units of friendship organizations and foreign scouts are welcome.

Registration on the ESA website has been closed. All registrants are asked to fill in participant/ IST form after registration and send to monika[at]skaut.ee .

Contact camps interational commisioner for help with transportation (and if necessary, tents).

Equipment list

☐ Tent + tarp
☐ Backpack
☐ Sleeping bag + roll mat
☐ Neckerchief + uniform (including long and/or short trousers/skirt)
☐ Hat or other headgear
☐ Warm jacket + sweater
☐ Tracksuits or comfortable clothes
☐ T-shirts + shorts/skirt
☐ Underwear
☐ Warm wool socks
☐ Rain clothes + wellies
☐ Hiking boots
☐ Light shoes + flip-flops
☐ Utensils (bowl, cup, spoon, knife, fork) + drinking bottle
☐ Swimwear and towel
☐ Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste) and small towel
☐ Tissues
☐ Pen/Pencil
☐ Songs books + musical instruments
☐ A small set of sewing supplies
☐ Flashlight + extra batteries/charged batteries
☐ Pocket knife (you will use it at “Fire” activity field – take it with you)
☐ Spending money (ice-cream €1, Scout shop)
☐ Wristwatch
☐ Compass
☐ Sun cream
☐ Mosquito repellent
☐ Small first aid kit (inc. Personal medication + plasters)

*NB! In the camp, phone coverage can be poor and there are no charging facilities, so take a power bank and use the phone seldomly (for example, only to call family). Parents can definitely connect with their children through their leader. We also ask you not to bring expensive jewelry and other items that you could lose.

In addition, a request from the program director: Dear camper! We know your backpack is already heavy enough, but please also bring:

• one old shirt that you are not sad to lose (you will use on the Fire field – take it with when its your day)
• 1-2 small glass jars (to fit tea light) to make a candle holder. All kinds of jars and colors are suitable. e.g. smaller jam jars

FAIR DAY. Come up with a cool activity, product or service that you want to teach, sell or provide to other campers on the day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Jamboree international commissioner Sofija Fisher sofija.fisher@gmail.com.

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS: Ministry of Education and Science, Paunküla Heaolukeskus

Paunküla heaolukeskus – Paunküla Leisure center
Estonian national jamboree SILMAPIIR will be held in Paunküla.

In Paunküla, there is comfortably enough space for our planned 4 sub-camps, activity areas, and there is a large main square.

Catering is provided by the excellent chefs of Paunküla Leisure Center. Additionally besides our own awesome climbing equipment and canoes, there are exciting extra activities available that enrich our program – sup paddleboarding, a raft sauna, disc golf, and more.

Location: Kiruvere, Paunküla, Kose vald, 75006 (59.114902442507045, 25.38063645892484)

Using public transportation: Buses can be taken to Ardu, and from there onwards (coming along the lakeside road), it’s about a 30-minute walk (2.7 km).

We will also organize charter buses in cooperation with local units (from Tallinn, Tartu, Narva). More specific information regarding this will be available in spring 2024.