{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"For Scouts, it\u2019s been an incredible summer so far.  We\u2019ve seen huge international jamborees \u2013 and well as brilliant smaller camps and activity days right across the UK. We donned our beanie hats, neckers and lanyards to join many of these, exploring why the jamboree continues to be the brightest celebration of Scouts at its best  ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhere can you try stilt-walking, unicycling, abseiling and even gliding all on the same day? The answer is at a Scouts International Jamboree.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003EThese are places where Scouts try new things and make new friends. It\u2019s where many also get their first taste of international Scouting \u2013 making connections and memories that last a lifetime.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis summer tens of thousands of young people have been lucky enough to attend an international jamboree here in the UK, experiencing adventure and finding a place to belong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41646825 BCX0\u0022\u003EAll were supported by our hugely dedicated volunteers, many using their annual leave to run activities, build infrastructure, drive buggies or support in countless other ways.\u0026nbsp; It\u2019s also been fantastic to see our Chief Scout, UK Chief Volunteer, Scouts Ambassadors and many members of UK Leadership Team out and about supporting these vibrant celebrations too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/x0nh41cj/dwayne-blair-atholl-2.jpg","width":2048,"height":1366,"altText":"Image shows Dwayne Fields in a navy Scouts tshirt and yellow necker from behind chatting to some young people","caption":"Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and young people at the Blair Atholl Jamborette","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAcross the Nations \u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe All Wales Scout Camp kicked off the summer in fine style from 12-14 June at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Over 1,500 Scouts and 200 volunteers attended, trying everything from crate stacking to cave ladders \u2013 and even got a shout out from singer and DJ Cerys Mathews on BBC Radio. \u202F\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, the Blair Atholl Jamborette, held in Scotland from 20-31 July celebrated a very special anniversary \u2013 its 40th year. Scottish Scouts and Explorer Scouts camped alongside Scouts from Austria, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Norway, Spain, USA and many others. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018Blair Atholl brings together people from all over the world,\u2019 said one of the volunteers, \u2018It\u2019s not just a place, it\u2019s a feeling.\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018We\u2019re open to everyone,\u2019 said another. \u2018And when you put on the neckie, you know you are with like-minded people and you belong in that place that is very much what Blair Atholl is about.\u2019 \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/3soeiqdb/msf-jamboree-2.jpg","width":2100,"height":1400,"altText":"Image shows young Muslim Scouts and an adult volunteer playing with rugby balls outdoors at The 3rd Muslim Scout Fellowship International Jamboree in Gilwell Park","caption":"Fun with rugby balls at the 3rd Muslim Scout Fellowship International Jamboree","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u2018Pave Your Path\u2019 at Gilwell Park\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 3rd Muslim Scout Fellowship International Jamboree, held at Gilwell Park from 23rd to 26th July was just as impressive. With the theme \u2018Pave Your Path,\u2019 3,500 young people, volunteers and gathered at the UK home of Scouting for four days of adventure and friendship. \u0026nbsp;In total, 74 UK Scout Groups attended, alongside representatives from 26 countries. From Scouts Got Talent to appearance from the Beaver Scout mascot, there was something for everyone. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/4i4gmew5/msf-jamboree-2026-7-1.jpg","width":1280,"height":856,"altText":"Image shows an aerial view of participants in the The 3rd Muslim Scout Fellowship International Jamboree at Gilwell Park","caption":"Participants in the the 3rd Muslim Scout Fellowship International Jamboree at Gilwell Park","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe brilliant jamboree team were so proud to be joined by Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, UK Chief Volunteer Carl Hankinson, and also Satvika Mishra who will become our new UK Youth Lead in September. This was the first major event she attended after being announced in her new role.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/xmmjs0u4/wings-louis-2.jpg","width":1530,"height":1161,"altText":"Image shows an adult volunteer and two young people smiling to camera at WINGS, the international jamboree at Windsor Great Park","caption":"Participants at WINGS, the international jamboree at Windsor Great Park","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETaking flight at WINGS\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWINGS, the international jamboree at Windsor Great Park returned for the first time since 2014, running from 25 July to 1 August. Against the spectacular backdrop of the Royal Park, the camp took on a medieval theme with young people invited to visit different \u2018guild zones\u2019 \u2013 from The Survivalist Guild for backwoods activities to The Bards\u2019 Guild for performance with the overall aim of becoming \u2018Knights of Windsor.\u2019 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVisiting the event, Scouts Ambassador, Louis Cole, tried his hand at drumming, origami, and even unicycling, wobbling bravely under the expert guidance of Scouts and Guides. Meanwhile Chief Scout joined Scouts taking part in wheelchair basketball, also finding time to thank the many volunteers working behind the scenes. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018It was an honour to be the first Chief Scout in almost 30 years to attend the WINGS International Jamboree,\u2019 said Dwayne. \u2018Events like WINGS offer a place where young people can belong, learn new skills, forge new relationships, and grow in confidence.\u202F\u202FIt was truly wonderful to see so many smiling faces, to feel the energy and excitement, and heartwarming to know that the memories being made will last a lifetime.\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/kznbdqlq/lucy-at-poacher-2.jpg","width":800,"height":534,"altText":"Image shows Lucy Spraggan taking a selfie with the crowd while on stage at Poacher, the International Jamboree in Lincolnshire Showground","caption":"Lucy Spraggan at Poacher, the International Jamboree in Lincolnshire Showground","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003EPride at Poacher\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003EPoacher, the International Jamboree in Lincolnshire Showground welcomed an astonishing 5,500 Scouts and Guides between 1-8 August, supported by hundreds of volunteers. Approaching from the road, visitors were greeted by a sea of multicoloured tents, with giant inflatable slides and climbing towers rising among them. The sheer scale of it took your breath away, and for good reason. Steve Newton, the jamboree\u2019s Head of Programme confirmed that for its duration, the site became the 20\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022 data-fontsize=\u002212\u0022\u003Eth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E biggest town in Lincolnshire!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/s2plcmva/carl-at-poacher-2.jpg","width":1024,"height":732,"altText":"Image shows Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer right, talking to volunteer outside in good weather at Poacher","caption":"Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer right, attended all the major Jamborees, including Poacher","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW206629379 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe programme was packed with surprises as well as traditional Scouting activities \u2013 from Christmas-themed archery to a full-scale funfair, and even a demonstration of the latest craze: horse-boarding \u2013 where brave (and fully trained) experts were towed by horses on an off-road skateboard, cheered on by Scouts. Not for the fainthearted!\u0026nbsp; There were offsite activities too for the young people, from visits to the historic city of Lincoln, to taking to the skies in a glider. The Poacher team were brilliant hosts for special guests including Chief Volunteer of England, Elizabeth Henderson, the UK Chief Volunteer and Chief Scout. Scouts from across the wider UK family were represented, including British Scout Overseas, who met Dwayne during his visit.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/s0shyg3a/liz-at-poacher.jpg","width":1024,"height":732,"altText":"Image shows Liz Henderson and two young people making lanterns at Poacher","caption":"Liz Henderson with young people at Poacher","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u2018I wish I\u2019d been here for the whole week,\u2019 said Lucy Spraggan, Scouts Ambassador who also visited, \u2018I\u2019ve seen so much joy, so much authenticity and just so much love. I really am so glad to be part of Scouts and so proud of everyone who\u2019s having a good time here and being themselves.\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/a1yapikk/dwayne-and-scouts-from-bso.jpg","width":2048,"height":1152,"altText":"Image shows Dwayne Fields outside with five volunteers","caption":"Chief Scout Dwayne Fields with Scouts from British Scouting Overseas","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EChamboree champions \u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, just last week saw the 10th Chamboree saw Scouts go wild with an animal kingdom theme. This reliably excellent international jamboree welcomed more than 6,000 people from across the UK and worldwide, who took part in 150 activities at the Cheshire Showground. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was especially good to see 400 international volunteers on the supporting team, as well as special guests including UK Chief Volunteer, the Chief Scout, Chief Volunteer for International, Rob Murray and World Scout Committee member, Callum Kaye.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/tfsdmjwh/chamboree-4.jpg","width":1478,"height":833,"altText":"Chief Scout Dwayne Fields signs an autograph for two female Scouts. 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