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Our Olympic Village
Our Olympic Village Today marks the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. As our Team USA athletes are getting settled into their new home-away-from-home in the Olympic Village, let’s take a look at what our own Olympic Village will look...
Kelsey McLeland’s 5 Reasons to Attend the WSJ
Kelsey McLeland's 5 Reasons to Attend the WSJ Kelsey McLeland, Contingent Events Young Adult, is excited to see you next weekend at the BSA Winterfest in Gatlinburg, TN to share everything she knows about the upcoming World Jamboree. In fact, she is so excited to...
A Primer on International Swag
A Primer on International Patch Trading Scouts and Scouters are united across borders by shared values, shared symbols, and, of course, a shared love of Scouting Swag! This passion is in full force at World Scout Jamborees. Contingent Young Adult Swag Coordinator...
Calling All Venturers
Calling All Venturers National Venturing President Michelle Merritt wrote to the Venturers of the BSA to talk about the World Jamboree. In case you missed it, we've reprinted Michelle's letter here. You can also download it to share with others on our resources page....
So, What Happens Next?
So, What Happens Next? Congratulations! You've applied to the 2019 World Jamboree - USA Contingent as a participant or IST. Here is what to expect next. What's Happening Now? Your initial application has been sent to your local Council office. Your council Scout...
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! Happy New Year! We are very excited about what 2018 will bring for International Scouting in the United States, and how you can get involved. The US Contingent Management Team is working hard to recruit and plan for the largest US delegation...
Happy Holidays! from the Belgian Contingent
Happy Holidays! From the Belgian Contingent Our friends at the Belgian Contingent put together the following article in celebration of this holiday season. They've shared it especially with us to give you a taste of Scouting around the world. Since the Jamboree...
Cooking Preview – Food Distribution at the World Jamboree
Cooking Preview - Food Distribution at the Jamboree Remember Matt May from earlier this summer? Matt is back in a new video to talk about the innovative food system that will be used for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. This food distribution...
The IST (International Service Team) Experience
Serving on the International Service Team (IST - Staff) Preston Marquis shared some fast facts on the latest scoop for BSA members interested in staffing the 24th World Scout Jamboree: What are some differences to expect between staffing a World Jamboree versus a...
Application Information
Application Information Are you ready to “Unlock a New World? The USA Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019 is accepting applications for participants, adult volunteers, and International Service Team (IST). We hope that you can join us for an adventure...
A Recipe for a World Jamboree
A Recipe for a World Jamboree. Adventure, Friendship, Service, Sustainability, and Leadership are all wonderful ingredients on their own. Put them together and they form a truly unforgettable meal. We asked Willy Xiao, a member of the Jamboree planning team known as...
Season of Service
Season of Service In 2001, the United Nations declared September 21 to be an International Day of Peace. To celebrate this year's Peace Day, we’re looking at the Season of Service, a brand new World Scout Jamboree program. Service has been an integral part of the...