"Each day has an action-packed plan to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience of fun through adventure and making lifelong friends through team interaction.
Fraser says the Jamboree is run by a dedicated and immensely hard-working adult volunteer group which achieves an excellent outcome for the children.
Fraser says scouting overall takes many months of hard yakka before the final reward of attending the Jamboree.
"If you feel that this local child developmental activity is worthy of a contribution, or you would like to volunteer in Scouting, please contact the Manawatū Zone leader at: zl.manawatuhorizons@zone.scouts.nz"
Every three years the Jamboree is held between the North and South islands. To find out more visit jamboree.org.nz
The Scout Association of New Zealand manages Fun through Adventure for children aged between five and 18 and adults 18 to 26.
The adult members are then able to become adult leaders with the requisite training to give back to the next generation.
For more information and to find out where your local Scout group is visit: www.scouts.org.nz