World Scout Jamboree 2027
In the Summer of 2027, 4 leaders from our County will take 36 young people to the next World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk, Poland, forming one Jamboree Unit. This Unit will be part of the overall UK Contingent – which will be 70 Units and 630 members of the International Service Team (IST).
We are currently open for Scouts and Explorers to apply to attend the 2027 World Scout Jamboree – if you are interested, please check out this page
The deadline for applications is 31 October 2027.
WSJ 2027: Poland
You can read more about this next World Scout Jamboree, the 26th one held, at these links:
/international-events/wsj/
Scouts UK has said – “for this Jamboree, we are committed to a streamlined and transparent selection process that promotes representation, efficiency, and accessibility. We’re also introducing six educational objectives for all UK Contingents attending international events to help every participant to embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and adventure.” You can read more about the UK Contingent overall approach here: UK Contingent WSJ
In addition the organising team in Poland have already published their vision for the 26th Jamboree and some of their plans and goals. You can read more here: WSJ2027
It sounds like it will be an awesome event!
International Service Team (IST) and Contingent Support Team (CST)
Applications now open for adult volunteers – closing date 26th September 2027
The Jamboree IST is formed of adult volunteers from across the world, who are all there for one reason – to make the Jamboree a success! They fill vital roles in motivating and supporting young people, and providing services, programme and facilities. Details here: international-service-team-wsj-2027/
In addition recruitment is currently open for adult members to join the UK CST. The volunteers in these roles will support those from the UK attending the next WSJ in all sorts of ways – practical and pastoral. Details here: uk-contingent-support-team-wsj-2027/
What is a Jamboree?
A World Scout Jamboree is a world Scouting event for young people aged between 14 and 18 and is a gathering of Scouts and Guides from all over the world for an exciting programme of global development, peace, cultural understanding, adventure, fun and friendship.
It takes place every four years in a different country. The first World Scout Jamboree took place in England in 1920 and since then 23 such events have been held. /international-events/wsj/
Where was the last Jamboree?
The 25th World Scout Jamboree took place at the 8.84-square kilometre SaeManGeum coastal campsite in South Korea from 01 August 2023 to 12 August 2023. Hosting more than 40,000 young people and volunteers from around the world, the theme and focus for the Jamboree was to ‘Draw Your Dream’.
