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World Jamboree

World Jamboree

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.

Scouting in the News

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.

Video

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.

World Jamboree

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.

Summit Bechtel Reserve

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.

International Scouting

Have a very particular set of skills? The World Scout Jamboree needs you on staff

December 14, 2018 9

The 2019 World Scout Jamboree still needs a few Scouters with special skills to help make this once-in-a-generation event truly world class.

International Scouting

These countries are coming to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

November 28, 2018 8

Four out of every five people at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country that isn’t the United States.

International Scouting

Help wanted: Staff still needed in these areas at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

June 28, 2018 54

Positions are available to serve on the International Service Team at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. IST has openings in most areas, but help is especially wanted in the medical and program sectors.

5 Quick Questions

5 Quick Questions with: Darcy Phinney, one of four siblings attending the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

May 3, 2018 0

Six years after a car accident involving her entire family, Darcy Phinney is continuing her service to Scouting. She and three siblings have signed up to serve on staff at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree.

History of Scouting

Unearthed journal, photos, sketches show what makes World Scout Jamborees special

March 9, 2018 9

With just 500 days left until the 2019 World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, it’s the perfect time for this fascinating look back.

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