– FIRST WORLD JAMBOREE – As Scouting grew in other countries, Lord
Baden-Powell wanted to bring together
Scouts from around the world to build a feeling of brotherhood and to help
his young Scouts to learn about other people. In 1920, following the war
years, the first World Jamboree was held in the Olympia
halls in Kensington, London.
8,000 Scouts from 34 countries attended the event. At this event
Baden-Powell was declared the “Chief Scout Of The World”.
– 2ND WORLD JAMBOREE – The Jamboree was opened on August 10 by Rear Admiral
Carl Carstensen at Ermelunden, Denmark, located a few miles from Copenhagen. Highlight of
the Jamboree was the World Scout Championship Contest. Fourteen countries
competed with the United
States winning the contest. It was decided
not to hold this contest in the future to prevent nationalism from
overshadowing brotherhood. Baden-Powell, King Christian and Queen
Alexandrine participated. In spite of very heavy rain, the Jamboree was a
great success with 5,573 attending from 46 countries/territories.
– 3RD WORLD JAMBOREE – The Jamboree returned to
England and was held in Arrowe
Kingdom. Called the “Coming of Age”
Jamboree it celebrated the 21st birthday of Scouting. It was attended by
some 50,000 Scouts and Guides and drew 300,000 visitors. The Prince of Wales
participated in uniform and camped on site. Baden-Powell was honored as
“Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell”. The Girl Guides operated a hospital at the
Jamboree. Their outstanding work at the hospital impressed Scouters from
around the world and improved their image with them. 46
– 4TH WORLD JAMBOREE – This Jamboree was hosted by
and took place in August. Its location was
around the Royal Palace in the Royal
Forest about 11 miles from the capital
It was attended by 25,792 Scouts from 46 countries and territories and
hosted 100,000 visitors. This was the first international activity attended
by “Air Scouts” from around the world. Hungarian head of state, Regent
Horthy and Baden-Powell addressed the Scouts from the grandstand built for
– 5TH WORLD JAMBOREE – The site of this Jamboree was Vogelenzang in the
Amsterdam. Queen Wilhelmina of the
opened the Jamboree for the 28,750 Scouts from 54 countries and territories.
The theme was “Small Means Big Results”. Although Girl Guides did not
participate in the Jamboree they were permitted to give a salute to their
“Chief Guide” Olave Baden-Powell. A special Cub Scout day was also observed
during the Jamboree. Lord Baden-Powell gave his farewell to the Scouts. He
was 81 years old and was sure this would be his last Jambo.
– 6TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Location was Moisson,
France. This Jamboree was delayed due to
the world war. The theme was “Jamboree Of Peace” to signify that world
brotherhood through Scouting was still alive and growing stronger.
Attendance was 24,152 Scouts from 38 countries and territories. Vincent
Auriol, President of the
Republic, visited and
toured the site. This was the first Jamboree after the death of
– 7TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Austria was
chosen for this Jamboree. There were many obstacles due to the country being
split into occupation zones by the Americans, British, Russians and French.
With limited resources the theme was a “Jamboree of Simplicity”. The site
was Bad Ischl east of Salzburg
in the American Zone. 12,884 Scouts attended from 41 countries and
territories. A German contingent of Scouts was welcomed for the first time
at a Jamboree.
– 8TH WORLD JAMBOREE – The Jamboree was held in
Canada at Niagara-on-the-Lake, 14 miles north of
Niagara Falls. This was the first Jamboree held
outside of Europe. 11,162 Scouts from 71 countries and territories
camped together on the commons of Fort George National Historic Site. Lady
Baden-Powell; Lord Rowallan, Chief Scout of the British
Empire; Vincent Massay, Governor General attended the opening
ceremony. Theme was “New Horizons”.
– 9TH WORLD JAMBOREE – This was the “Jubilee Jamboree” honoring the 50th
anniversary of the Scouting movement and the 100th anniversary of the birth
of Baden-Powell. It was held at Sutton Park, England, about 8 miles from Birmingham. In attendance were some 33,000
Scouts from 85 countries and territories. Another 17,000 English Scouts were
camped near the site and took part in daily activities. The “Jamboree of the
Air” was announced at this Jamboree to allow Scouts around the world to
participate in the festivities.
– 10TH WORLD JAMBOREE – The Jamboree was held in the Makiling National Park
, Los Banos, Laguana, Philippines about 40 km southeast of Manila. It was
attended by some 12,000 Scouts representing 44 countries and territories. It
was the first one held in the “Far East”. The theme was “Building Tomorrow Today”.
Due to the presence of the nipa palm the Jamboree was nicknamed the “Bamboo
– 11TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Greece hosted the Jamboree in
Greece, 42 km northeast of Athens. Some 13,000 Scouts
attended from 88 countries and territories. The Philippine contingent of 22
Scouts was killed in a plane crash on the way to the Jamboree. The site
included a “Greek
Village” The Olympic Theme
involved the “Labours of Hercules” which tested the Scouts’ skills and
stamina. On the site was a 20,000 seat amphitheatre. Lady Baden-Powell gave
the closing challenge of peace to the Scouts.
– 12TH WORLD JAMBOREE – The World Jamboree returned to
North America. It was held at Farragut State
Park, Idaho, 50 miles northeast
Washington. Some 12,000 Scouts
attended from 105 countries and territories. Highlights included a
reconstruction of original campsite on Brownsea
Island; water sports on Lake
Pend Oreille; Skill-o-rama. Distinguished guests
included Lady Baden-Powell and Vice President Hubert Humphrey. The
Friendship wide game introduced at the 11th Jamboree was repeated.
– 13TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Some 23,758 Scouts from 87 countries and territories
arrived at Asagiri
Japan 150 km west of Tokyo. Mother Nature also
arrived at the Jamboree site in the form of Typhoon Olive and caused 16,000
participating Scouts to be evacuated for 48 hours in shelters in the
countryside. The U.S. Army and Air Force provided medical facilities. The
theme was “For Understanding”.
– 14TH WORLD JAMBOREE – This Jamboree was held at
Lillehammer, Norway on Lake Mjosa.
The theme was “Five Fingers – One Hand”. It was hosted by the five Nordic
countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway and Sweden. Some
15,516 Scouts attended from 91 countries and territories and all five
continents. The British contingent was led by Robert Baden-Powell, 3rd Baron
Baden-Powell. A very warm hospitality was shown to all visiting Scouts in
the homes of their hosts.
– 15TH WORLD JAMBOREE – This Jamboree was to be held in
in 1979. It was cancelled due to political instability in the area. In 1983
the site was Kananaskis Country,
Canada some 90 km west of Calgary. Attendance was
15,600 Scouts from 102 countries and territories. The theme of the Jamboree
was “The Spirit Lives On”. This was to show that the spirit of international
brotherhood lives on in spite of the tension that caused the cancellation of
the Iran Jamboree. This was the first time girls were allowed as official
– 16TH WORLD JAMBOREE - The dates for this Jamboree changed from the
traditional August to December/January to coincide with summer in the
Southern Hemisphere. Site was Cataract Scout Park,
New South Wales, Australia 70 km south of Sydney. Attendance was 14,634 Scouts from 98
countries and territories. The theme was “Bring The World Together”. Special
guests were Betty Clay, daughter of Lord Baden-Powell and nine direct
descendants of Scouting’s founder.
– 17TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Mt. Sorak National Park,
Korea was the
site for this Jamboree. It was attended by 20,000 Scouts from 135 countries
and territories. Contingents of Scouts from all formerly communist states in
Central, Eastern and the Soviet Union
took part as members of the World Scout Movement since 1947. The first
Global Development Program was introduced during this Jamboree.
– 18TH WORLD JAMBOREE – Netherlands hosted this Jamboree at Dronten,
Flevoland, 70 km northeast of
Amsterdam. 29,128 Scouts attended from 166 countries
and territories. Many of these were from countries where Scouting was being
born or reborn. Highlights included the Jamboree Friendship Award; the
second Global Development
interreligious ceremony on violence and peace; a Scout Forum and connection
with the Secretary of the United Nations in celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the United Nations.
– 19TH WORLD JAMBOREE – This was the first Jamboree held in
South America. Site was Picarquin,
Chile, 61 km south of the capital city of
Santiago. Some 31,000 Scouts attended from 157
countries and territories. The theme was “Building Peace Together”. The
was used for the third time. Activities included games and challenges,
overnight hikes, community service in nearby villages, visits to area farms,
factories and mining sites.
– 20TH WORLD JAMBOREE – The Jamboree returned to Southeast Asia at Sattahip,
Thailand 150 km south of Bangkok. Some 25,000
Scouts attended from 143 countries and territories. The theme of the
Jamboree was “Share our World, Share our Cultures”. The Jamboree program
stressed the progress and unity of the World Scout Movement and linked it to
Asian culture, mainly Thai dancing and customs.
– 21ST WORLD JAMBOREE – This Jamboree celebrated the 100th anniversary of
the founding of Scouting on Brownsea Island. It was hosted by the United Kingdom at
Essex., 35 miles northeast of
London. Some 38,000 Scouts attended from 158
countries and territories. 50,000 visitors attended for day visits. The
theme was “One World, One Promise”. It was noted that more countries took
part in this Jamboree than in the most recent Olympic Games. During the
Jamboree Scouting was declared and certified by the Guinness Book of World
Records as the largest youth organization in the world.