World Scout Jamboree

The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor educational events for youth on the planet!

Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime. This event is opened to Scout between the ages of 14 and 17 from all 176 Member Organizations.

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World Scout Jamborees
500,000+
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Host countries
Handover ceremony

26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland

Our next World Scout Jamboree will take place from 30 July to 8 August 2027 in Gdańsk, Poland. We are excited to welcome young people and volunteers to this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Bravely is the motto of Jamboree inspires courage, collaboration, and engagement. This motto holds particular significance in Poland, especially in Gdańsk, a city renowned for its association with the historic Solidarity movement. In Gdańsk, let’s be inspired to make a change and take action for our environment!

The 27th World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by The Danish Scout Council in Denmark in 2031.

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Laura signs on the stage of Roverway 2024 together with three other Scouts.
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Floki Hansteen
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Denmark National Scout Jamboree 2022 stage.
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UK flag
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History of the World Scout Jamboree

Scouting’s founder, Robert Baden-Powell, envisioned a special event open to Scouts from all nationalities. This led to the first World Scout Jamboree, which was held in 1920 at London's Olympia in the United Kingdom. It was attended by 8,000 Scouts from 34 countries. Since then, the World Scout Jamboree has been held every four years and hosted all over the world.

World Scout Jamboree 2019, North America, closing ceremony
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Skate park at World Scout Jamboree 2019 North America
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World Scout Jamboree 2019, North America, cultural day
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World Scout Jamboree 2019, North America, cultural day
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© WSB Inc. /Jean-Pierre POUTEAU
World Scout Jamboree 2019, North America, cultural day
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© World Scout Bureau Inc. / Enrique Leon
World Scout Jamboree 2019, North America, cultural day
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World Scout Jamboree Chile 1999
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WSB Inc. / Jesus Inostroza
World Scout Jamboree 2003, Thailand
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Photos from World Scout Jamborees

The World Scout Jamboree is an incredible festival of learning and a place for young people and volunteers to build new friendships and skills for life. Look back through photos from the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.

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