2007 World Scout Jamboree

Overview
The World Scout Jamboree is held once every four years, similar to the National Scout Jamboree held in the USA.  The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom, in celebration of the Centenary of Scouting.  It will bring together 40,000 Scouts, Venturers, leaders, and staff for 12 days, and will take place at Chelmsford Hylands Park in Essex, from July 27 through August 8, 2007.

The Boy Scouts of America participated with 301 Scouts and leaders at the First World Scout Jamboree, and 3,200 American Scouts/leaders are invited to return to the birthplace of Scouting during the summer of 2007.

The estimated cost for American Scouts/leaders attending the 21st World Scout Jamboree in Chelmsford, Essex, England, is $3,975 per person.

Who May Attend
Participants. Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 14 and 17 years old on July 27, 2007 -- that is those specifically born between July 28, 1989, and July 27, 1993, may take part in the jamboree.
Participants' Age. Age requirements are set by the World Scout Committee and are not negotiable.
Leaders. All Boy Scouts of America leadership must meet the requirements listed on the adult application. In addition, councils must first give their approval to applicants. Once regions have selected potential leaders, regional jamboree committees and the national office will conduct in-person interviews for final selection.

Itinerary
The Boy Scouts of America contingent will meet at a series of "gateway cities" in the United States prior to departing for the jamboree.  Transportation from the participant's hometown to their gateway city will be the responsibility of each Scout, Venturer, and leader.

The Southern and Northeast regions will depart from their gateway cities the evening of Monday, July 23, 2007. They will arrive at either London Gatwick or London Heathrow airport on Tuesday morning, July 24, 2007. These two regions will tour London July 24 through July 26 and arrive at the jamboree site on Friday, July 27. The Western and Central regions will depart on Thursday evening, July 26, and upon arrival in London go directly to the jamboree site on Friday morning, July 27.

On Wednesday morning, August 8, the U.S. contingent will depart the jamboree site. The Southern and Northeast regions will depart for home, arriving in the United States on the same day. The Western and Central regions will depart the jamboree site and tour London Wednesday, August 8, through Friday, August 10, departing on Saturday, August 11, and arriving in the United States on the same day.

The Boy Scouts of America has reserved a fleet of 80 modern tour buses for transportation to and from London airports to the jamboree site and touring. All buses will have a tour guide assigned to each troop or crew.

The Boy Scouts of America has contracted with the Hertfordshire University Conference Center outside of London to provide meals and housing for the BSA London tour. The university is on a modern campus with excellent accommodations. All housing is in modern single-person living quarters with private showers/baths.

Applications and Further Information
Download the following forms to apply:
Scout/Venturer Application
Adult Application for Unit Leaders and Staff

Visit the following websites for further information.
Official 2007 World Scout Jamboree International Website
BSA Website for 2007 World Scout Jamboree
 

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