World Jamboree Archives - Bryan on 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.

Celebrating culture at the World Scout Jamboree

August 1, 2019 1

Last week, Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree took a break from the high adventure activities that the Summit Bechtel Reserve offers to share what they love about their home countries with their fellow campers.

Balloon launched from World Scout Jamboree floats across the Atlantic Ocean

July 31, 2019 11

Mylar balloons were launched from the Summit Bechtel Reserve, in hopes that one would catch the jet stream and end up on the other side of the world.

Astronaut talks from orbit to Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree

July 27, 2019 3

Astronaut and assistant Scoutmaster Andrew Morgan of Troop 452 in Friendswood, Texas, answered Scouts’ questions while aboard the International Space Station.

Sights and Sounds: The fun begins at the World Scout Jamboree

July 25, 2019 2

Let’s take a look at some of the fun more than 40,000 Scouts and leaders are already having in West Virginia.

Keep up with the World Scout Jamboree from home

July 18, 2019 3

If you aren’t going for the two-week event or visiting for the day, you and your Scouts can still participate and follow along from home.

Complete guide to visiting the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

March 21, 2019 33

Day passes for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree are now available, giving everyone a chance to experience this summer’s global gathering of Scouts.