World Jamboree
Scouts and leaders from across the globe gathered in England for the 2007 World Scout Jamboree. This page has coverage of the event including photos, news articles and reports from participants. The jamboree ended Aug. 8.
Last day at the World Jamboree
The 21st World Scout Jamboree concludes today, but not before a spectacular closing arena show this evening. Scouts are busy bartering for their final patch and uniform trades before packing up their gear to leave the campsite in Hylands Park, Essex, England.
King of Sweden among Jamboree visitors
Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, visited the World Scout Jamboree on Wednesday. The King is Patron of the World Scout Organization, based in Geneva, Switzerland. He toured the Swedish Scout headquarters and said how pleased he was to be present for Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Sweden will host the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in 2011.
Waking up early to celebrate Scouting’s birth
To be there for the ceremony, I had to get up a 5:15 a.m. and march with the rest of my troop and subcamp all the way to the arena. Unfortunately, I was a little tired as I had stayed up late the night before. However, any tiredness didn’t interfere with my experience that day.
Showing friendship on Scouting’s birthday
It’s been 100 years since the very first official Boy Scout camping trip!!! Yesterday morning every Scout participating in the Jamboree took part in a “Sunrise Ceremony” celebrating the 100th anniversary of Baden-Powell’s first Scouting experiment. What an experience!
Sunrise ceremony on Brownsea Island
It was an early wake-up call this morning for the 260 Scouts from 130 countries camping overnight on Brownsea Island. These young people would lead the world in celebrating Scouting’s 100th anniversary on the very site that Baden-Powell established a camp for boys in 1907.
Opening ceremony video
Watch video from the opening ceremonies of the World Jamboree in England.
Doing a good turn
Yesterday we took part in an event called Starburst. It was an event to work on community service. We were taken off the Jamboree site and we went to a place about a half hour away. We were put into different groups and went to different places.
» Permalink | E-mail this to a friend | Read 2 commentsMeeting people and sharing culture
My favorite part of that day by far was meeting people. I met a boy from Italy, a girl from the Netherlands and a girl from Hungary. It was a lot of fun.
U.S. Scout enjoys Jamboree’s first days
When we arrived at the Jamboree site, it wasn’t as hot as it was at National in 2005. We took an extremely long walk with our heavy bags to our site, and when we got there, we were assisted by the United Kingdom Scouts to set up our sites and tents.
Mud bogs begin to dry as rain ends
Knock on wood, the rain has ended for a few days. Prior to the jamboree’s opening, the U.K. had experienced its worst floods in 100 years. The jamboree site has its share of mud bogs, but a couple days of sunshine should dry them up.
» Permalink | E-mail this to a friend | Add a commentWild about Harry Potter at the Jamboree
Scouts are just wild about Harry — Potter, that is. Among the items for sale at the multiple outlets of Sainsbury’s grocery chain on the jamboree site are copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and more than 500 copies were sold today from just one location.
Prince William joins Scouts for opening ceremony
A patchwork quilt of blue, gray, red, green, and khaki Scout uniforms filled the arena for the opening ceremonies.
Listen to the Jamboree radio station
PromiseFM, the Jamboree’s official radio station, is now streaming its broadcasts over the Internet.
Scouts begin arriving at Jamboree site
While part of the American Jamboree contingent is touring sites in London and surrounding areas today, British Scouts are already beginning to arrive at the World Jamboree site in Hylands Park.
Mud but no flood
The Jamboree site in Chelmsford, England, got wet and muddy on Monday, but it escaped the severe flooding that hit other parts of the United Kingdom.
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PHOTO GALLERY
See photos from the World Jamboree
Even if you can't be in England, you can catch a glimpse of the Jamboree with this collection of photos.
>> Click here to see Jamboree photos
NEWS HEADLINES
World Jamboree news from across the Web
Many newspapers around the world are writing articles about the World Jamboree in England. Here is an updated list of headlines provided by Google News.>> Click here for World Jamboree headlines
LINKS
Visit the official Jamboree websites
Learn more about the World Jamboree by visiting these sites.>> World Jamboree 2007 website
>> Boy Scouts of America Jamboree website
Jamboree weblogs
Visit the weblogs of some of those participating in the 21st World Jamboree. Click here to have your weblog listed.>> WSJ Troop 201
>> Austin360 21st World Scout Jamboree
>> UK contingent leader's weblog
>> Arnold's World Jamboree Adventures Blog
>> Matt's 21st World Scout Jamboree Blog
>> Simon's World Scout Jamboree Diary
>> Ben Bowen's 21st World Scout Jamboree Blog
