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  • [ November 18, 2025 ] Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 17, 2025 ] Register now to join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 14, 2025 ] Scouting America pays tribute to veterans, plus other news this week Scouting in the News
  • [ November 12, 2025 ] buildOn Treks allow Scouts to develop character and serve others brick by brick App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 11, 2025 ] Eagle Scout project memorializes 14,000 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa App Feed

World Jamboree

App Feed - For Parents

Register now to join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland

November 17, 2025 0

Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 — August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland.

Logo for the 25th World Scout Jamboree
App Feed - Health and Safety

Forbes columnist commends BSA’s response to crisis at World Scout Jamboree

August 8, 2023 16

The United States contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree will depart the event early because of ongoing extreme weather and the resulting conditions at the Jamboree site.

App Feed

Forged at the World Scout Jamboree, ‘friendship sword’ ready for visitors’ enjoyment

August 4, 2022 0

The blade, bestowed the name Cáirdeas, is now complete. And it may soon return to the place from whence it was forged.

App Feed - For Leaders

Registration now open for 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

December 13, 2021 2

Registration is now open to join the BSA contingent at the 2023 World Scout Jamboree, set to kick off on Aug. 1, 2023, in Saemangeum, South Korea.

Eagle Scout

Remembering Kent Clayburn, devoted advocate for international Scouting

July 30, 2021 2

Kent Clayburn, whose visionary leadership as the BSA’s international commissioner established valuable connections around the world, has died.

Fun

How U.K. Scouts attending the 2019 World Scout Jamboree helped make the Baltimore Orioles popular overseas

March 29, 2021 0

A group of Scouts from the United Kingdom helped make Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander an “overnight sensation.”

International Scouting

Do these three things every year to strengthen your connection to World Scouting

March 26, 2021 0

The “Unit Guide to World Scouting” includes three things every unit can do every year to strengthen their connection to World Scouting.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Read an excerpt from the new book about the magical 2019 World Scout Jamboree

September 2, 2020 4

A new book, “Unlock a New World: Celebrating the 24th World Scout Jamboree,” lets anyone relive the magic of the global event.

Jean Perea shaked hands with Scott Sorrels after Sorrels presented Jean with the National Medal of Merit.
Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero: Venturer driving to World Jamboree rescues family that crashed car

September 9, 2019 6

Jean Perea was driving to the World Scout Jamboree when a car going the other direction started swerving toward him. Scouting taught him what to do next.

World Jamboree

The future looks bright following the World Scout Jamboree

August 22, 2019 6

Scouts and leaders met at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia to enjoy high adventure activities and forge friendships with other Scouts from all over the world.

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