Roverway 2024
What is Roverway?
Roverway is a European event for Scouts and Guides aged 16-22, which takes place every 3-6 years. The last Roverway took place in The Netherlands in 2018.
When is the next Roverway?
The next Roverway will take place in Norway in summer 2024. Monday 22th July to Monday 5th August. Please note the UK contingent may add additional time pre or post event.
The theme is ‘North of the Ordinary’ Please click HERE for more information.
What happens at Roverway?
The Path
During the first five days, participants will explore a self-chosen ‘path’ in locations such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Aalesund. Our UK patrols will join patrols from other countries to complete their chosen path.
Main Camp – (Jamboree Style Camp)
All the patrols join for a large camp near Stavanger. Stavanger is often called “the gateway to the fjords”, and its location on the west coast affords it access to some of Norway’s most iconic scenery.
Post Event
The final part of Roverway is the post-event, which sees the UK Contingent come together for a shared experience.
Participant Applications
Eligibility
Participants must be either Explorer or Network members, born between 1 August 2002 and 22 July 2008 (i.e. 16-22 at the time of Roverway)
Patrols
Participants will be arranged in Patrols of 5-8.
Selection – Patrol Leaders / Assistant Patrol Leaders
Each Patrol must have a Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader born before before 2 January 2006 (i.e. aged 18.5+ at the time of Roverway)
The selection of PLs/APLs will be facilitated by Surrey Scouts and may involve a short Zoom meeting.
Selection – other participants
The participants not selected as Patrol and Assistant Patrol leaders will be randomly selected by ballot.
Fees
The UK Contingent fee for UK-based participants is £1,999.
The fee includes travel from the UK, meals, travel in-country, the event cost, a post-event experience, return travel, and the kit package. It also funds our regional training events in Autumn 2023 and a training event for Patrol Leaders in 2024.
How to apply:
- Thank you to everyone who applied, applications are now closed.
IST Applications
Adult volunteers aged 23+ by 22 July 2024 will form the International Service Team (IST), and will support the Roverway organisers in delivering the event.
Recruitment will open on the 24 April 2023. You can register your interest on the Scouts website to be reminded when recruitment opens. Click HERE
Information regarding fees for IST is expected to be released soon.
If you have any questions, email the County International Team here.
