The Academy 2019 Slovenia

Join us this November at The Academy – a unique Scout and Guide event designed to provide participants with high quality training and networking opportunities around the core priorities of WAGGGS and WOSM European Regions.

Who should attend The Academy?

The event is open to everyone holding a position at National or Regional Level in any of our Associations, from members of particular working groups to Chief Commissioners.

How to register for The Academy?

The registration will be open until 10 October and you can register online here:

https://eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200193044&

 Please note that you must have your International Commissioner’s approval to register.

The participation fee is EUR 290 and includes accommodation in a shared room (triple, quadruple), full board, two coffee breaks (per day), lunch & dinner, use of conference rooms and free internet access. Special requests such as single rooms will be assessed upon availability and at an extra cost.

Travel arrangements

All participants should make their own travel arrangements and, if necessary, obtain a visa. If you require an official invitation letter to obtain a visa please complete all information in the application form. Please be aware that it may take a significant amount of time to obtain a visa so please apply early enough.

Participants wishing to attend the full event will be expected to arrive on Saturday 2 November to start the programme at 19.30 (following the provided dinner), and departure is at any time on Thursday 7 November 2019.

Information on travel to Kranjska Gora, through Ljubljana and nearby International Airports, will be soon available on the official Academy website.

Funding to support participation

We are happy to inform you that we have grants available for each MO/NSO/NSA. We will contact you directly for further information on the support.

Participants who have difficulties with the fee and travelling costs should contact in confidence their WOSM Regional Director or their WAGGGS Member Organisation Relationship Manager to request information on the possibility of financial assistance from the Region.

Additional information

The event will be held in English. All participants are requested to be able to effectively communicate in this language.

Visit the official Academy website www.thesgacademy.eu for the latest information about the programme and the event.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Eirini Kappou from WAGGGS Brussels office or Samia Fitouri from the World Scout Bureau Europe Support Centre Brussels at info@thesgacademy.eu.