Capitol Area Council JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit

In Person Program at the Fickett Center, Saturday, October 18th 

and Virtual Program October 17th-19th

Frank Fickett Center

12500 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753
 

Hello! ¡Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! Jambo! Hallo! 

Every year, Scouts around the world gather for a weekend gathering to experience cultural connections called Jamboree on the Air- Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI). This year’s global JOTA-JOTI 2025 theme is The World Shaped by Youth. The Capitol Area Council invites you to get your JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit and open up a world of international Scouting! Along the way, earn patches and awards! 

 Register based on how you will participate as follows:

•  Virtual Only Participant. Your Virtual PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in special programming facilitated by our International Committee, including the Friday evening Opening Ceremony and Sunday evening Closing Ceremony. You can also watch our Zoom calls with Scouts around the world and access our YouTube playlist of International Spirit activities. You will also earn a Digital Badge! Participation is FREE, but you must register.
• Adult Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! You can also attend special classes on international Scouting. Virtual programming is included. You will also receive our special event patch! Cost is $10
• Scouts BSA Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! Virtual programming is included. You will receive our special event patch! You can also register for the following Merit Badge Courses, which are described in the Course Catalog. Cost is $25.
  • Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
    • Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
    • Sustainability Merit Badge
  • Saturday, October 19th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
    • Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
    • Environmental Science Merit Badge
    • Radio Merit Badge
  • Saturday, October 19th, 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM 
    • Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
    • Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
    • Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge
• Cub Scout Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! Many of our Midway Exhibits will support your Cub Scouts Adventures and will be identified accordingly. Virtual programming is included. Finally, you will receive our special event patch! Cost is $20.
• Friend or Family Participant.(Non-Scout) Friends and family are welcome to join the fun at our in-person event! Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will allow you to experience the world of International Scouting along with your Scout companion firsthand!  Cost is: $10.

In addition, here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy:

• JOTA-JOTI – Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
• Explore the JOTA-JOTI website. This interactive website allows you to virtually meet Scouts around the world, share your responses to challenges in real time, make contact through a directory of Scouts abroad, play games, and more!
• Zoom with Scouts in eight countries! (Mexico, Kenya, Thailand, Japan, Ireland, India, Poland, Switzerland)
• Communicate by Ham Radio – Ham radio operators will reach out to Scouts around the globe! Radio Call Sign is: KA5BSA!
• International Scouting Midway –Scouters, Scouts, friends, and family alike can check the requirements of the International Spirit Award by visiting over 20 displays about how we are all part of a World Scout Movement! 
  • International Spirit Award & International Scouter Award – Learn about the International Spirit Award and International Scouter Award, and work on some of the requirements.
  • Kenyan Scouting! Meet Kenyan Scout, Maria Wachira, and learn about Kenyan Scouting! Mary was our International Camp Staffer at Lost Pines Scout Camp in 2019!
  • Scouting in Mexico! Chat with Mexican Scouter, Jose Perez, about Scouts of Mexico!
  • WOSM Earth Tribe. This exhibit meets the Cub Scouts Webelos and Arrow of Light Champions of Nature requirement. More at: https://sdgs.scout.org/initiatives/earth-tribe
  • Messengers of Peace – Learn about the new, expanded Messengers of Peace
  • World Scout Jamboree 2027. “Be Prepared” for the next WSJ which will be held in Poland! 
  • Scouting for Clean Waterways. Learn about this new Scouting America initiative that fits with our Trash the Trash event. Hands-on activity with watershed models. This activity provides support for the Cub Scout Champions of Nature activity.  More at: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/scouting-clean-waterways
  • Scouting Uniforms Around the World. The Capitol Area Council’s collection of international Scouting uniforms will be on display.
  • World Friendship Fund – Learn about the World Friendship Fund!
  • International Peace Light – Learn about the International Peace Light
  • Friendship Knot – Learn how to tie the friendship neckerchief knot, then share it with your friends!
  • Interpreter Strip. Get tested on your knowledge of foreign languages, and earn your Interpreter Strip.
  • And much more!

General Schedule 

• Friday, October 17th Virtual Program
  • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 
    • On Your Own. Suggested activities:
      • Make a Polish Meal. Learn how to make Polish pierogi and sausage in preparation for the World Jamboree to be held in Poland in 2027.
      • Choose a Meal from our YouTube Channel. Make Kenyan Chapati or Sri Lankan Curry. 
      • Do you have friends from another country who could lead your Scouts in making a dish from their culture?    While you’re at it, learn 10 words from that country!
  • 7:00 PM JOTA-JOTI Program Begins
    • USA JOTA-JOTI Kick-off with International Commissioner, Lou Paulson
  • 7:15 PM
    • Tour the JOTA-JOTI Website with International Scouting Staff Advisor, Jessica Snider, and Scout Friends
    • Learn how to create your own avatar
  • 7:30 PM
    • JOTA-JOTI Opening Ceremony
• Saturday, October 18th
  • 8:00 AM
    • Registration and check-in
  • 8:45 AM
    • Opening Ceremony 
  • 9:00 - 12:00 PM
    • Merit Badge Courses
    • JOTI and Zoom with International Scouts
    • JOTA with Ham Radios
    • International Spirit Award Midway
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Awards Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Merit Badge Courses
    • JOTI and Zoom with International Scouts
    • JOTA with Ham Radios
    • International Spirit Award Midway
  • 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Merit Badge Courses
• Sunday, October 19th Virtual Program
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • On your own - Get in the International Spirit with dinner from another country. If you didn’t get to do this on Friday, here’s another chance. 
  • 5:30 PM
    • CAC Programming Resumes USA JOTA-JOTI Farewell with International Commissioner, Lou Paulson
  • 5:40 PM
    • Share your experience live with International Scouting Staff Jessica Snider and Scout Friends
  • 6:00 PM
    • Closing Ceremony

What is JOTA-JOTI?

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) - Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is an annual Scouting event sponsored by World Scouting and is held the 3rd weekend of October. Typically, JOTA-JOTI attracts close to  2 million Scouts and leaders from over 160 countries! Participation in JOTA-JOTI is a requirement of the International Spirit Award.

Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)

JOTI  utilizes the internet to link Scouts from around the world. Through the WOSM jotajoti.info platform, registered Scouts "meet" other Scouts from around the world in a “travel-free jamboree!” JOTI participation can be used to help fulfill some of the Citizenship in the World or Digital Technology merit badge requirements! 

Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in your community.

More at: jota.joti.info

Contact

Jessica Snider - International Committee Staff Advisor

jessica.snider@scouting.org

Lynn Brooks - International Representative

lobrooks@austin.rr.com

Tanadet Itsarapakdetam - Chair, JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit

titsarapakdetam@gmail.com