For more information and to find out more about the two International Trips on offer why not come and join us for one of our roadshows or access the talk online. Dates and locations include:
A World Scout Jamboree is a WOSM event, for young people aged between 14 and 18 and is a gathering of Scouts from all over the world for an exciting programme of global development, peace, cultural understanding, adventure, fun, and friendship. It takes place every 4 years and is organised by a local organising committee of the host country, supported by volunteers from across the World to manage all the departments needed to create a mini city for 2 weeks.
The UK Scout Association has a long history of sending large number of Units (36 young people and four leaders, divided into four patrols) as part of a UK Contingent to attend World Scout Jamborees. The units represent each of the UK’s counties and countries/regions, with unit numbers be allocated based on the numbers of young people in each area. Each Jamboree is a very different experience based on its location and design but there are also many common factors of such an international event,
The UK contingent will set the main Jamboree fee for UK Participants and confirm this cost to counties. This will include the Jamboree fee, travel, accommodation/food, most activities etc.
The local Jamboree unit would then add a top up fee to this cost, decided by the county/country, to cover the cost of training events, local kit (i.e. T-shirts/hoodies), group equipment etc
The 26th World Scout Jamboree is due to be held in August 2027, with the site located on Wyspa Sobieszewska within the borders of the city of Gdańsk, on the coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland.
The World Scout Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, with tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world. It’s about making new friends, trying new things, learning about different cultures, and discovering what you’re capable of.
But it’s also a big commitment. It takes time, energy, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. This experience isn’t right for everyone, and that’s okay. There are lots of other amazing opportunities in Scouting, too.
This description is here to help you decide if applying for the Jamboree is something you’d enjoy and grow from.
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” Jamboree participant. We’re not looking for the loudest, the most confident, or the most experienced. We’re looking for a mix of people who are ready to:
You don’t need to have done anything like this before. You just need to be up for the journey.
If you’re selected, you’ll be part of a Unit with other young people from your area. You’ll:
That’s okay. Talk to your leaders, your family, or someone who’s been to a Jamboree before or visit one of our Somerset Roadshows advertised above. Ask questions. Think about what excites you and what worries you. This might be the right adventure for you, or it might not be. Either way, there’s something in Scouting for everyone.
The WSJ 27 Jamboree date is 30th July to 8th August 2027. However, the UK Contingent is likely to be away for 3 weeks (some days before, and some days afterwards).
To be a participant, you need to be aged 14-17 (Born between 30 July 2009 and 30 July 2013)
This date range is the same for those wishing to participate in the SomerTrek European International over the same period.
Somerset will get a Full Unit of 36 and 4 Leaders
The adult selection process has been completed and after a very competitive process we can confirm that the leadership for the Somerset Contingency is:
Estimated £3500 – £3800: this will include the World Scout Jamboree fees, travel, food and the pre-jamboree county training camps beforehand.
Somerset International Team will be supporting all participants with ideas for fundraising and of course links to local funders / grant providers. The County Team will provide links to District, County and International grant support programmes where available.
We hope that you will consider applying as a Youth member of the Somerset Units and a participant to attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree to be held in Gdansk, Poland in 2027.
The unit will solely be a Somerset Unit and led by 4 Leader support 36 young people participants throughout the trip.
We are sure that many young people will want to take part in this event. The selection panel are keen that every youth member in Somerset that wants to apply should do so, and consider the Jamboree experience a development opportunity as they continue their journey in Scouting for future years to come.
When you apply, please make sure you read and complete the application form carefully. We anticipate many applications, and we will use what you write in your application form as the basis on which to make a decision about inviting you to a selection event.
This event will be an opportunity for you to tell and show us more about you, why you would like to take on a youth participant role at the Jamboree, find out more about how your skills and experiences (in and out of Scouting) would support you to be a great member of the Somerset contingent team. As well as a chance for you to meet others, find out more about what being a jamboree participant means and if it is right for you at this point.
If these dates pose problems for you, please let us know by contacting us on….
The application form will be collected through online application and shared with County representatives as they are submitted (not at the closing date). This can be found on the following page.
At present we have a date holder of 18th and 19th October (location to be confirmed) – once the location is confirmed, we hope you will join us for a dynamic two-day camp filled with engaging team activities, scouting challenges, and informative sessions designed to showcase what’s involved in attending the WSJ.
To apply for a place please complete this form and send it to international@somersetscouts.org.uk
For more information visit: International | Somerset County
Applications will be opening soon, however in meantime if you have any questions please contact: international@somersetscouts.org.uk
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