World Jamboree Archives - Aaron On Scouting

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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 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.

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.

Scouts, leaders honored with awards at the World Scout Jamboree

August 8, 2019 15

Scouts worked on awards at the World Scout Jamboree — from Eagle Scout board of reviews to a jamboree-specific challenge.