We’ll be posting answers to frequently asked questions on an ongoing basis. Want to ask a question about Cuboree 2008? Email cuboree@vicscouts.asn.au.

How to apply to go to the Cuboree 2008
Check out the How to Apply page for the Application Information details and the official Cuboree 2008 Application Form

Your Group Leader will be able to apply online for Cuboree 2008.
Go to the apply page now.

Will Venturers under the age of sixteen years be accepted as part of the Venturer Service Team.
As this is a Cub Scout Section event it is unlikely that Venturers under the age of sixteen will be accepted. Venturers, when accepted, will be attending as part of the Venturer Service Team. They must have achieved the Venturer Skills Badge, have been a Venturer for a minimum of six months and must be sufficiently mature to look after themselves for 5 days in a camping situation. The Venturer Service Team will be attending as service staff and will be allocated duties helping to run various activities for the Cub Scouts - they will not be participating in the Cub Scout program.

Where can I get financial assistance for my child?
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE NEAR FUND:

There is only one opportunity to obtain funding so this would eliminate a youth member from applying for funding to attend a Jamboree, overseas event etc, if they applied for Cuboree.
Deposit must be paid.
Assistance may be available for up to 50% of the total fee.
Applications must be submitted well in advance of 31 October 2007.
Applications can only be made on behalf of youth members not adults.
Official form can be downloaded from website www.vicscouts@asn.au (or perhaps we can place on website).
Refer to information, page 52, 2007 Info Book.
We know there are a lot of people out there financially stressed so, bearing in mind the information in item 1 above, please do not hesitate to apply for funding for your child if it will assist.

What is the NEAR Fund?
The NEAR Fund has a limited amount of money to assist severely disadvantaged cub scouts to attend.
Cuboree 2008. To apply for assistance you must download the Application Form from the Scouts Australia Victorian Branch website. Any funding granted will be limited to a part payment of the final instalment. To be considered for any funding assistance Participant Applications must be submitted and the appropriate deposit paid. The deadline for submitting a request for assistance from the NEAR Fund is to be advised.

What time and from where will buses be departing on 31st March, 2008?
Buses will depart from a number of locations throughout Victoria but until applications are received and processed we cannot identify exact pick up points. Departure times will depend on the location of the pick up points and for this reason will vary. Those travelling from the suburban area of Melbourne should plan for a meeting time of around 7.00am.

How does a Group Leader nominate an additional Group contact to access and update participant details on the Cuboree 2008 database?
Group Leaders can access the online Application Form through the Cuboree 2008 website. There is provision in the system for the Group Leader/Leader-in-Charge to authorise one other member of the Group to have access to the Cuboree 2008 Application System.

Can Cub Scouts with ‘Special Needs’ attend the Cuboree 2008?
Yes. The Cuboree 2008 Welfare Team and the Cuboree 2008 Organising Committee will endeavour to ensure that Scouts with ‘Special Needs’ have a positive experience at the Cuboree 2008. A letter from parents detailing the child’s special requirements must be submitted at the same time as the Participant Application Form.

Who needs to sign the Participant Application Form?
Parents or Guardians must sign the Medical Statement for all applicants under the age of 18 years. Applicants 18 years and over must sign the Medical Statement themselves.

The Applicant and, if under the age of 18 years, the Parents or Guardians, must sign the Agreement, Activities and Authority section of the form.

All Cub Scout and Venturer Applications must have the Recommendation of both the Cub Scout Leader/Venturer Leader and the Group Leader/Leader-in-Charge.

All Adult Applications must have the Recommendation of either the Group Leader/Leader-in-Charge, a District Commissioner or the Branch Venturer or Rover Council.