Norway is not a part of the European Union, but it is an EEA country and a part of the Schengen area. Please bring your passport. 

If you are uncertain about visa requirements, we recommend you take a look at the current list of countries that have agreements with Norway, or reach out to your Head of Contingent. 

If you are a member of the EU (EEA, Schengen) make sure to bring your European Health insurance card as you will then be fully covered. As otherwise you might be obligated to pay for your healthcare at the hospital and then get a refund from your government 

You can find ticket details on Entur https://entur.no/. 

Participants arrive on path on the 22 July. Participants can arrive throughout the whole day, so the programme on the 22 July is very flexible and will most likely consist of getting to know each other and setting up the camp.

In general this is not possible, unless you are an IST helping with construction of the main camp. 

If you are not planning to work on the main camp in construction as an IST but rather see the amazing country of Norway then DNT cabins and/or Hotels are nice options. 

Roverway is responsible for the travel from the path to the main camp and will cover all costs. The transportation will mainly be by bus. Some will be by boat, and some will be by public transport.

Card payment only. We recommend credit cards.

• • Coffee to go: ~ 35-55 NOK.

• • Cinnamon bun: ~ 25-40 NOK.

• • 24h bus ticket in Stavanger: 50 NOK for under 18 and students, 100 NOK for over 18.

• • Coke 0,5L: ~25 NOK. 

• • Big Mac: ~ 85 NOK.

• • A bag of chips: ~25 to 40 NOK

• • Room in a hostel: ~ 500 NOK 

• • A meal in a restaurant: Expect to spend between 250 to 500 NOK for a meal at a mid-range restaurant, but prices can vary widely depending on the establishment and location.

Norway is a “cashless” country. Visa and Mastercard are generally accepted in every store.

Contact your Head of Contingent and make sure it’s registered in our systems. We will accommodate all dietary requirements.

On the paths the food will vary based on what kind of path you are on – on a hiking path the food will be more practical than on a basecamp path.
Dinner at the main camp consists of sous-vide prepared dishes cooked in plastic bags for 45 minutes. Tasty, nutritious and easy!
Participants have to bring their own eating equipment (plates and cutlery). Food and cooking equipment is provided.
For breakfast and lunch there will be bread and spread.

To check the packing list for participants, follow this link https://roverway.no/join-us/participants/. 
IST packing list: https://roverway.no/join-us/ist/ 

Roverway will not provide any tents for sleeping. You and your patrol have to bring your own tents.

Participants have to share tents within the patrol. A maximum of two tents is allowed per patrol. If you bring two tents, both should accommodate the total number of patrol members. 

Examples:

• • For a patrol of 8 members: Two 4-person tents OR one 5-person and one 3-person tent.

• • For a patrol of 6 members: Two 3-person tents OR one 2-person and one 4-person tent.

The combination of tents should not exceed the total number of patrol members and should aim to house all members comfortably without exceeding the two-tent limit.

For the ISTs, we encourage you to share tents if possible, and we hope you keep in mind the limited space at the campsite.

No, you will not be allowed to leave equipment at the campsite when the camp is done. As Guides and Scouts we reuse and try to minimize waste, leaving behind expensive equipment which can be used a lot more does not adhere to this.

That depends on what kind of path you are on. On dynamic paths you will most likely be carrying your backpack for the entire path. For static paths you’ll not have to carry your backpack. 

Specific path information will come from the path leaders. The timeline for communication will differ between paths.

You can find more information here: https://roverway.no/programme/path/safety-on-paths/

That will differ from path to path. Please consult with your path leader. We recommend bringing power banks.

At the main camp there will be a limited number of electrical outlets in food houses and Rainbow Cafe, and in contingent tents. If you have a power hungry phone, please bring a solar charger and hope for sun!

The campsite is Lundsneset, in Hundvåg in Stavanger. The campground is on a peninsula surrounded by farms. Check out the camp site here.

You pitch your tent with your Tropp (those you are on the same path with). You will follow the instructions of the Roverway staff.

There will be a limited number of electrical outlets on the main camp. If you have a power hungry phone, please bring a solar charger and hope for sun!

Yes. 

Roverway programme will focus on this five main learning goals:

• • Scouting and Guiding culture

• • Making new friends

• • Physical and mental strength

• • Sustainability

• • Participation and leadership

The programme will consist of mandatory day time programme, drop-in activities and side activities.

There will be water posts at given points throughout the campsite. 

For safety reasons there will be no additional constructions on the campsite besides the ones the Roverway Planning Team makes. There is also no digging in the ground on the campsite.

Participants should not leave the campsite, unless it is a part of the Roverway Programme. 

ISTs: ISTs can leave the campsite. However, we encourage you to do this in bigger IST groups and make new friends, but you are adults, so you can look after yourself!

We encourage everyone to stay on site. 

The use of drones is not permitted at the campsite.

Roverway 2024 has an agreement with a local laundry service in Stavanger which can be used by everyone attending (as long as you wear your guide/scout scarf/necker). 

Prices:

• • 5kg: 220 NOK

• • 10kg: 295 NOK

• • 15kg: 390 NOK

However, we do not want the participants to leave the campsite, so this has to be coordinated by the contingents.

In Norway, the summer temperatures range from 12–18°C. On hot days they can reach the high 20°s and even 30°s; and on some days temperatures can even go lower than 10°C. The temperatures, however, depend highly on where you go. In mountainous regions, there is a cooler climate and the weather can change fast. In the West or in Trøndelag (central Norway) the weather can be more unpredictable, whereas in the Eastern and Southern regions of Norway it is somewhat more stable. It rains more often on the coast, in-land areas are usually drier.

In short: the weather changes fast.

In July, Stavanger, Norway, experiences mild to warm temperatures with an average high of around 18-20°C, while nights tend to be cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 10-12°C. As Stavanger is at the coast, the weather changes fast. You will most likely experience both rain, wind and sun every day. Bring waterproof (min 15 000 mm) and windproof clothing.

We like to use the principle of layering when dressing in Norway. This means a base layer in wool or polyester, middle layer of fleece and a wind and waterproof outer layer. Using this principle it is easy to adjust to changing weather conditions.

Depending on the path the participant will need appropriate footwear – in mountainous and forest paths they should have sturdy footwear with ankle support, in urban areas joggers are good.

Fargegadå (The colourful street)
This is a beautiful street with houses in many different colours and lots of cosy cafes, restaurants and bars
Streetart all over downtown. Stavanger has lots of good street art spread around the downtown area

Old Stavanger Gamle Stavanger or “Straen” is the oldest part of the city with small wooden houses and cobblestone streets from the late 1700s and early 1800s

Canning museum IDDIS is the Norwegian graphical museum and canning industry museum, located in Gamle Stavanger has lots of interesting history about printing technology and the Norwegian canning industry which was the big industry in Stavanger before oil industry.

Oil museum The Norwegian Petroleum museum covers the history of the Norwegian oil and gas Industry. It has models and interactive installations.

Jærstrendene (The beaches of Jæren). Jæren (the district Stavanger is a part of) has many beautiful beaches along its coast, popular with surfers and for taking a walk and enjoying the view.

Tungenes fyr is at the very north of the Stavanger area and is where all traffic by sea pass before arriving in Stavanger. There is a lighthouse established in 1828 and here you can experience how the lighthouse keeper and his family lived in the 1930s.

Pedersgadå is a street full of good independent restaurants and unique shops

Stavanger cathedral is Norway’s oldest cathedral being built in 1125 and with that it marked the founding of Stavanger. There is a park surrounding it and pedestrian
streets leading into the most central part of the downtown. It is currently being renovated for the 900 years celebration of Stavanger in 2025 but can still be viewed from the outside.

No, you can only see them between September and March in the northern part.

Contact your Head of Contingent (HoC) and they will help you out.

You are allowed to swim in the ocean but this is at your own risk. Ask your contingent in order to make sure you are following your scout or guide organisations rules.

There will be a few areas which are preferred to swim in at the main camp, but as mentioned at your own risk. There will be no lifeguards at the premises.

During the paths it could vary as it is up to the Path. Some might have swimming as an activity with lifeguards present, others will offer the possibility to swim at your own risk, and others will not supply this offer.

To ensure that everyone attending Roverway 2024 has a fantastic time, a mandatory Safe From Harm & Safeguarding course is required for everyone attending. Additional information will be provided by your Head of Contingent at the end of May/beginning of June. 

At Roverway, alcohol is not allowed. There will be limited smoking areas defined at the campsite. Smoking is not permitted in common areas such as foodhouses.

The legal drinking age for purchasing alcohol in Norway is 18 years, and it is illegal to sell alcohol to minors or to provide alcohol to individuals under this age. Similarly, the sale of tobacco products to individuals under 18 is prohibited, and there are restrictions on smoking in public places.

Roverway has listening ear service open to everyone attending Roverway.

Of course, there will be an NORTH of the Ordinary IST programme! While the participants are on paths, the ISTs will be offered bigger, more complex programmes which they can enjoy, especially on the 24 & 25 July. On the 23 July there will also be an epic IST opening ceremony! 

Roverway programme will focus on this five main learning goals 

• • Scouting and Guiding culture

• • Making new friends

• • Physical and mental strength

• • Sustainability

• • Participation and leadership

During the main camp, ISTs can enjoy all the side activities we will offer and can leave the camp and go explore the city and surrounding areas. The team will support you and give recommendations for places to visit outside the camp. We encourage you to do this in bigger IST groups and make new friends, but you are adults, so you can look after yourself!

There will of course be free time! Every IST role is different, so this will be managed by the teams they are allocated to. Teams have been asked to take into account shift patterns and we are going to make sure all ISTs have a great experience and time to enjoy the IST programme!

ISTs will travel directly to the campsite, Lundsneset in Stavanger Kommune. Arrival will be on the 22 July. The closest airport is SOLA Stavanger Airport (SVG).  

IST roles which require you to be present before the 22 July will be assigned to suitable ISTs which have said that they can and want to be there earlier, and allocation will be communicated beforehand.

ISTs will eat in the staff canteen. Diet considerations will of course be taken into account. Roverway will provide plates and cutlery. However, you might want to bring your own cup/mug for coffee & tea that you can bring with you, as well as a water bottle. 

There will be a separate sleeping area for staff members. You have to bring your own tent, or pair up with other IST friends to share one. ISTs and participants cannot share tents.  

In the table below you will find information about departments that ISTs can join during Roverway, as well as some typical IST jobs within each department. It is important to mention that these are only examples of IST jobs – there will be many more than mentioned in this table. 

In the registration process, each IST registered their task preferences and qualifications. Our rockstar IST allocator is working together with all the Roverway Teams to match preferences & qualifications with roles that need to be filled. 

Once this has been done, ISTs will be notified and sent an onboarding document which outlines important contacts and information. We are so much looking forward to working together with all of you! 

We encourage ISTs to link up with others in the run up to the event, in the Roverway 2024 IST Discord-channel. There will be an official invitation and guidelines on how to join the channel, in the 6th newsletter sent to the Head of Contingents. 

Showers will be available for all ISTs.  

Roverway 2024 has an agreement with a local laundry service in Stavanger which ISTs can use. 

Prices

5kg: 220 NOK

10kg: 295 NOK

15kg: 390 NOK

However, there will be a short bus ride to the city to do laundry, so we primarily recommend ISTs to have other solutions (the old-fashioned way 😉)  for laundry. 

ISTs can be asked to help out at paths near Stavanger. Typical tasks for ISTs on paths are food preparation, execution of programmes, help out with practical tasks and other tasks that need to be done to ensure the participants have a great experience on their path. If that is the case, Roverway will provide transportation from the main camp to the respective path. 

Find the general packing list for ISTs here: https://roverway.no/join-us/ist/

To ensure that everyone attending Roverway 2024 has a fantastic time, a mandatory Safe From Harm & Safeguarding course is required for everyone attending. Additional information will be provided by your Head of Contingent at a later stage.

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Yes! There will be an Roverway App. It is important that everyone attending downloads the app, as you’ll find the programme schedule, receive updates and other important information there.
The app will be ready for downloading a few weeks prior to Roverway.

ISTs (and Contingent Management Teams) will get a Roverway scarf. Participants will not get any scarf.

Everyone attending will get Roverway badges, and an ID card.
There is a possibility to buy an official Roverway scarf (not the same as the IST scarf) in the Scout Shop at camp.

Some contingents have ordered Roverway scarfs for their contingents.

In Norwegian Guiding & Scouting a Tropp consists of all the patrols (and leaders) in a Scout Group. 

On Roverway 2024, we will use the word Tropp (plural: Tropps) to refer to all the patrols (in total 50-ish participants) on the same path. Big paths consisting of more than 50 participants (one Tropp) will be divided into Tropps of 50-ish participants. 

Tropps will live together at the main camp, cook together and attend some activities together. 

Participants’ and ISTs’ first point of contact for questions about Roverway is their Head of Contingent. 

Heads of Contingents acts as a link between the Roverway organisation and all participants/ISTs. They usually have the best-adjusted information for your situation and are happy to answer your questions.