Join a Unit
If you will be aged between 14 and 17 on the 27th July 2011 then you are one of the lucky ones who is able to attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree! A World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of Scouts from almost every country in the world, and it really will be the "experience of a lifetime" for those lucky enough to take part.
It's bigger than the Olympics, both in terms of the number of particiants, and also the number of countries represented. You'll live and take part in activities alongside Scouts from all over the world, making new friends for life, and experiencing different cultures you never even knew existed.
What happens at a Jamboree?
At the Jamboree the experience will begin with a pre-Jamboree experience. This will be a couple of days where all the Units from the Jamboree will get together to party before they arrive at the Jamboree itself. Then at the Jamboree site there will be an Opening Ceremony - a party like you've never been to before! Then you'll take part in loads of different activities for 7 or 8 days. The activities are a real mix of physical, social and educational, but definitely all fun! You'll also get the chance to go off site and see a bit of Sweden itself, meeting local Scouts to find out what their way of Scouting is like. After the Closing Ceremony you will spend 2 or 3 nights with a family on home hospitality. Don't worry, it won't be you on your own! You'll go with other people from your Unit and experience living with a family in a different country, they always make us very welcome!
How do I apply?
The participants who get to go to the World Jamboree are selected locally, so you need to speak to your Scout or Explorer Scout Leader. They should be able to find out when your local selections are taking place and help you to apply...
Good Luck!
What if I'm too old?
If you're too old but don't mind hard work and long hours then you could consider attending the World Jamboree to work as part of the International Service Team. Find out more about the IST here...
Promotional Material
Watch the Slideshow from the National Swedish Jamboree here, it's well worth a look...
Watch the Promotional Video
Promotional video from Worldscoutjamboree 2011 on Vimeo.