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Welcome...
A photo gallery is now available showing many of the photos taken at the World Jamboree. You can access these images at www.ukcontingent.org.uk/gallery.
The gallery also includes all the Sub Camp Photos.
UK Contingent Photo
Click on the image to download a large version [3.5Mb]
IST Photo
It's here, click on the image to download a large version! [0.7Mb]
There are two other versions of the IST Photo here:
3Mb IST Photo (click to view)
4Mb IST Photo (click to view)
What Now...
Even though the Jamboree is over, there are so many things you can do to keep the Jamboree spirit alive. Here are a few suggestions:
- Keep in touch with all your new friends. In the 21st century, we have so many easy ways to keep in contact with people all over the world. Use one of the social networking websites (such as facebook) to help you keep track of your friends from around the globe.
- Tell everyone else about your experience. Only one in fifty Explorer Scouts and adult Leaders had the opportunity to take part in the centenary Jamboree. You need to tell all the people who helped you get to the Jamboree all about it – and inspire them about our global Movement. If you need more photos, there are lots on this website. Try to explain what it felt like during the ceremonies, taking part in the activities and on your Sub Camp. Enthuse everyone about taking part in future international opportunities, for example, the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011.
- Thank everyone who helped you get to the Jamboree. Your Unit Leaders will have put in a huge number of hours to ensure you were ready for the Jamboree. Many people will have helped with raising the funds. Your parents will have given their time as well. Make sure you thank everyone – other people will need their help again.
So what are you going to do next? The closing ceremony at the Jamboree was just the end of beginning. You now know what Scouting is all about – and have seen the biggest ever gathering of young people making a difference in many different ways.
- Back at your Explorer Scout Unit, tell them about your experience, and why they should aim to take part in an international Scouting experience. This might be one of the large camps that takes place in the UK, or a trip to a camp in another country. You could be the one who plans the next trip for everyone else who couldn’t come to the Jamboree. On www.scoutbase.org.uk you will find a list of international camps taking place in the coming years.
- If you haven’t already done so consider a presentation about the Jamboree to a local Scout Group. You never know you may inspire a Scout, Cub or Beaver to attend a future World Scout Jamboree
- If you’re coming up to 18, think about joining the Scout Network. This will give you even more opportunities to try the activities you want to do. Have a look at www.scouts.org.uk/network to find out more. If you’re moving to another place to attend university, Scout Network will provide a great opportunity to meet new people who like Scouting activities. You can find links to County/Area Scout Network websites on www.scouts.org.uk/network/links.
- Have you thought about becoming a Leader in one of the other Sections. Your experiences at the Jamboree will provide a great source of ideas to inspire younger members of the Movement. Try some of the activities you did at the Jamboree – although you’ll need to make a few changes to make them suitable for the age group. Members of the Scout Section now will be eligible to attend the World Jamboree in Sweden in 2011. See what you can do to help them achieve their ambitions.
- If you’ve really caught the Jamboree bug, you’ll probably want to sign up to be a Unit Leader or a member of the International Service Team at a future world Scouting event. Of course, there is the next World Scout Jamboree in 2011. The UK Contingent won’t be planned until much nearer the event, but you can have a look at the information already available at www.wsj.se. There are other events around the world you could take part in. Have a look at www.scout.org.
Hopefully this page has given you a few ideas to get to started thinking about what you want to do next in Scouting. Make sure you tell your District and County teams what you’re up to and what you find out so more and more people can get involved in international Scouting.
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