23/10/2026

Preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree are well underway, not only among the teams getting ready to welcome Scouts from around the world to Gdańsk, but also within the Polish Contingent itself. Recently, Polish Scout Troop Leaders gathered in Warsaw to develop their skills, share experiences and prepare for the adventure ahead.

06/10/2026

From 30 September to 4 October 2026, Gdańsk welcomed 65 Scout communicators from 28 countries for the European Scout Region’s Communications Forum. With the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027 approaching, the event offered a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen communication skills and prepare to share the story of one of the world's largest Scouting events.

09/09/2026

Nearly 90 future skippers are already preparing to welcome Scouts from around the world to the River module of the 26th World Scout Jamboree. Through training, sailing and working together, they are building the skills and teamwork needed to create a safe and memorable experience on the water in 2027.

01/08/2026

One year from today, on 30 July 2027, Gdańsk welcomes the world. Fifty thousand Scouts and volunteers from more than 170 countries will arrive carrying different languages and different life stories. They will go home with friends on five continents.

28/07/2026

More than 160 Heads of Contingent and CMT members from around the world gathered in Gdańsk from 24 to 26 July 2026 for the third Heads of Contingent Meeting ahead of the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. We also had the honor of welcoming WOSM Secretary General David Berg and World Scout Committee members Steve Kent, and Marie-Louise Charlotte Ycossie among our participants.

27/07/2026

Exactly one year before the opening of the 26th World Scout Jamboree, a joint press conference was held today at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk following a meeting of the Jamboree Coordination Committee. Representatives of the key institutions involved confirmed that preparations for the world's largest educational event for young people have entered their final phase ahead of welcoming nearly 43,000 participants and volunteers from 176 countries and territories in July 2027.

25/07/2026

Members of the Parliamentary Group of Friends of Scouting visited Gdańsk during the third Heads of Contingent Meeting to learn more about preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027.

20/07/2026

Preparing for a World Scout Jamboree is about more than planning on paper. It is about learning from others, exchanging ideas, and seeing how solutions work in a real event environment.

08/05/2026

Last week was one of those weeks that reminded us exactly why this work matters. The organizing team for the 26th World Scout Jamboree took significant steps forward on multiple fronts, from the halls of the Polish Parliament to a gathering with the very people we are doing this for.

24/04/2026

Hosting the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk is a massive logistical and legal undertaking. Preparing to welcome 50,000 Scouts from around the world requires more than just field infrastructure – it demands a solid legal basis. To ensure the event's absolute success, the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association is working hand-in-hand with the highest levels of government administration.

15/03/2026

With around 500 days to go until the 26th World Scout Jamboree, over 80 members of the Jamboree Team met in Warsaw to review progress and align on the next phase of work.

26/02/2026

World Scouting’s Secretary General, David Berg, visited Warsaw from 21 to 23 February to mark two significant moments for Polish Scouting: the 30th anniversary of Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego’s (ZHP - The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association) return to membership in the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), and the continued preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, which will take place in Gdańsk, Poland in 2027.

08/12/2025

We are proud to be taking part in the 31st Arab Regional Scout Conference in the United Arab Emirates, held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

17/11/2025

We’re still looking back with great memories to the 29th Interamerican Scout Conference. It was an inspiring time filled with meaningful conversations, exchanges of ideas, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation across the Interamerican Scout Region.

16/10/2025

Nearly 400 Scout leaders from across the Asia-Pacific Region gathered in Kaohsiung to celebrate Scouting’s achievements over the past triennium and to chart the Region’s path forward for the years ahead. Hosted by the General Association of the Scouts of China, the conference brought together representatives of 33 National Scout Organizations to strengthen unity, foster dialogue, and renew shared commitments to advancing the Scout Movement across the region.

03/10/2025

Uniformed and municipal services of Pomorskie sat down with the Jamboree Organising Committee to learn from past global events and set shared priorities for protecting the wellbeing of Scouts from over 150 countries.

29/09/2025

24/09/2025

The 19th Africa Scout Conference in Antananarivo, Madagascar, has been an inspiring milestone on the road to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland. Here, in Africa – the beating heart of world Scouting – we experienced the strength of unity, friendship, and shared purpose that connect our global Movement.

03/09/2025

Scouting’s future spotlighted at the “Polish Davos”

31/07/2025

National Freedom Institute grant to support Jamboree Organising Committee in delivering the world’s largest youth gathering in Gdańsk.

06/07/2025

Excitement is growing across the Scout Movement as early registration for the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland closes with an incredible response. More than 21,000 Scouts and adult volunteers are already on the path to joining us in 2027.

17/06/2025

We are immensely proud and honoured to announce that all former Presidents of the Republic of Poland, together with their First Ladies, have officially joined the Honorary Committee of the 26th World Scout Jamboree, which will be hosted in Gdańsk in 2027. This distinguished group includes Lech Wałęsa and Danuta Wałęsa, Aleksander Kwaśniewski and Jolanta Kwaśniewska, and Bronisław Komorowski and Anna Komorowska.

14/06/2025

On 13 June 2025 a site visit to the future grounds of the Jamboree has taken place, with the participation of Tomasz Szymański — Government Plenipotentiary for the Preparation of the 26th World Scout Jamboree 2027, Secretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration — and Beata Rutkiewicz, the Pomeranian Voivode. The visit focused on key milestones for organising this large-scale event, which will bring together 50,000 Scouts and Guides from around the world in Gdańsk in 2027.

27/03/2025

Great news from Warsaw! On 25 March 2025, the Prime Minister of Poland, Mr. Donald Tusk, officially appointed Tomasz Szymański, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Interior and Administration, as the Government Plenipotentiary for the 26th World Scout Jamboree.

20/03/2025

WARSAW, 20 MARCH -- Today, at the Polish Parliament (Sejm), we had the honour of presenting the latest updates on preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027 during a meeting of the Permanent Subcommittee on Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organisations.

13/02/2025

On 11 February 2025, the National Council of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP) adopted a historic resolution reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to hosting the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027. This milestone event, the first of its kind in Poland, marks a significant chapter in the history of ZHP and the global Scout Movement.

30/01/2025

During the Jamboree, Scouts from around the world will embark on a 24-hours trip beyond the campsite to visit Scout centres, take part in a community service project, and experience Polish Scouting. We are searching for campsites and scout centres in Poland to join the programme

22/12/2024

We are pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP), the Jamboree Organisation, and the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (FPP)—an organisation representing 32,000 entrepreneurs employing over 2 million people, dedicated to advancing economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.

14/12/2024

The preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027 are in full swing! On 11 December 2024, we reached an exciting milestone with the first Head of Contingent Online Meeting. This gathering marked the start of a shared journey for contingent leaders worldwide as they prepare their teams for what promises to be the Scouting adventure of a lifetime. More than 300 leaders from across the globe joined the call, representing diverse countries and cultures. The energy, collaboration, and shared commitment to creating a transformative experience for young people were truly inspiring.

28/10/2024

In October 2024, a WOSM delegation led by Deputy Secretary General David Berg visited Poland for a strategic dialogue with key stakeholders of the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set to take place in Gdańsk. The visit underscored the collaborative commitment of the Polish government and World Scouting to host an outstanding Jamboree, spotlighting Poland’s role in promoting global dialogue on peace and solidarity.

03/10/2024

The EuroSea 16 seminar, held in Znojmo, Czechia, from 18 to 22 September 2024, gathered 50 Sea Scout leaders from 15 European countries. Among the key topics of discussion was how Sea Scouts across Europe could contribute to the World Scout Jamboree 2027, set to take place in Gdańsk, Poland. With water activities being a major feature of the Jamboree, the role of Sea Scouts is expected to be essential.

21/08/2024

At the margin of the World Scout Conference Poland 2027 Team meets with the Chairperson of the World Scout Committee and WOSM Secretary General.

21/08/2024

In Cairo, the 43rd World Scout Conference is underway, with over 2,000 scouts from 176 countries in attendance. An official delegation from Gdańsk, the Region and National Government has also arrived in the Egyptian capital. Our representatives are encouraging conference participants to join the 26th World Scout Jamboree, which will be held in the capital of Pomorskie Region in 2027.

09/08/2024

9 August – Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accepted the role of Chairman of the Honorary Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, to be held in Gdańsk from 30 July to 8 August 2027.

29/07/2024

Pol’and’Rock Festival inspiring planning for the WSJ2027

10/07/2024

Jamboree Directors Meet with Vice-Minister for Civic Society to discuss preparation for the 26th World Scout Jamboree

03/07/2024

Warsaw buzzed with excitement as Scouting leaders and experts gathered for pivotal meetings to fine-tune preparations for the highly anticipated 26th World Scout Jamboree. From 28-30 June 2024, the Programme Department and Jamboree Management Team contributed enthusiastically, ensuring the preparations for the World Scout Jamboree progress according to the plan.

22/06/2024

On 19 June 2024, Gdańsk hosted members of the Parliamentary Friends of Scouting group, including both MPs and Senators, who support preparations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree 2027.

22/05/2024

On 22 May 2024, a meeting of the Parliamentary Group of Friends of Scouting took place in the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, in Warsaw. The gathering included MPs and senators who discussed the status of preparations for the World Scout Jamboree. This parliamentary group, which includes members from all political parties, serves as a platform for advocating Scouting.

25/02/2024

Locked in the conference room for nearly three days. A lot of discussions, planning, and mapping out - essentials to bring the World Scout Jamboree to Poland.

15/01/2024

We are thrilled to share the highlights of a weekend spent with the World Scout Jamboree Advisory Committee!

11/08/2023

SEOUL, REP. OF KOREA - Secretary of the Public Benefit Committee minister Wojciech Kaczmarczyk has met with the leadership of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement earlier today to inform about the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Poland signed by the Primie Minister Mateusz Morawiecki yesterday.

08/08/2023

Representatives from the World Scout Jamboree 2027 team officially joined the ongoing jamboree in Korea. Guided by the Jamboree motto, "Everything you do, do it bravely," their participation aims to acquire insights, network with volunteers, and integrate with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Team.

21/07/2023

The Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Prof. Piotr Gliński, met yesterday with representatives of the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP), under the leadership of Chief Scout Martyna Kowacka. During the meeting, the scouts invited the Minister, who - as the Chairman of the Public Benefit Committee - actively supports scout organisations through the Government Program for Supporting the Development of Scouting, to participate in the 25th World Scout Jamboree.