History of the World Scout Jamboree

Since the birth of Scouting in 1908, the movement quickly expanded beyond the British Isles, inspiring Lord Robert Baden-Powell, its founder, to dream of a global gathering for Scouts. This vision came to life in 1920 with the first World Scout Jamboree in London, setting the stage for a tradition that has become central to the international Scouting experience. From the early indoor assembly at Olympia to vast outdoor camps across continents, these Jamborees have promoted a spirit of unity, peace, and adventure among young people from around the globe. Delve into the history of these remarkable events and see how they have helped shape the Scouting movement, fostering lasting friendships and cultural exchange.

 
Shortly after the start of Scouting in 1908, its rapid and unexpected spread in countries outside the British Isles caused Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the Founder of Scouting, to realise that a get- together of Scouts of all nationalities must sooner or later be organised. But any ideas he may have had were stifled by the outbreak of War in 1914.
 
In 1917, the Tenth Anniversary of the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, it had been hoped to hold some kind of celebration to mark the event. Things being as they were it was decided that an “Imperial and International Jamboree” be held as soon as circumstances would permit. As the War finished in 1918 it was decided to hold it two years later in 1920. Incidentally, a similar position was reached when it was decided to hold the 6th World Scout Jamboree in 1947, two years after the Second World War.
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Jamboree driven by values

As we get ready for the World Scout Jamboree, we pledge to follow ethical standards, norms, laws, and the internal regulations of the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP) and the World Organization of the Scout Movement. All these principles are based on fundamental values - the Scout Promise and Law.
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Organising Committee for the
26th World Scout Jamboree

Za murami 2-10
80-823 Gdańsk, Poland
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Contact

Organising Committee for
the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
The Organising Committee for the XXVI World Scout Jamboree has been established by Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as a foundation under the Host Organisation Agreement, providing a legal entity for the planning and delivery of the World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. The foundation is registered in the National Court Register held by the District Court Gdańsk-Północ in Gdańsk under the number KRS 0001022285. It has a tax identification number of PL-583-347-28-08 and a statistical number REGON 52467170500000. The foundation’s legal seat is located at Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland.