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2005 National Jamboree

2005 National Jamboree Patch The National Jamboree is Scouting's grandest tradition — a gathering of Scouts and leaders from across the nation as well as contingents of Scouts from overseas.

The 2005 National Scout Jamboree will be held from July 25 through August 3, 2005.  The exact travel dates of our Council contingents has not been established yet.  However, the contingent will leave several days prior and return several days after the official open and close dates of the jamboree.

2007 World Jamboree

The World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of Scouts from around the world, for 10 days of adventurous activities, memorable events, and international friendship in a campsite big enough to accommodate tens of thousands of young people.

The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by the United Kingdom, in celebration of the centenary of Scouting.  It will take place at Hylands Park Chelmsford (Essex) in the UK, from 27th July to 8th August 2007.