World Scout Jamboree - Poland - 2027

Updated 10 October 2025 (video link added)

Are you ready for an unforgettable international adventure?

The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Gdańsk, Poland in July/August 2027, and Scouts and Explorers from across Cambridgeshire have the chance to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What’s happening?

We’re now inviting young people to apply to join Unit 16, the Cambridgeshire contingent heading to the Jamboree. This is the first step in the unit member selection process.Applications are now officially open

Everyone who pre-registered their interest will receive an email with full details of the application process and selection events.
This page will also be updated as more information becomes available.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, your birthdate must be between 30 July 2009 and 30 July 2013.

Where can I get more information?

We are running a range of in-person and online information events during the application period. Whether you are a young person keen to apply or a parent/carer wanting to know more, this session will be packed with everything you need to know.

More information will be provided at each event about what it is like being part of a Jamboree Unit, the journey to Poland, the main Jamboree event, costs and getting support with fundraising. We will also include feedback from participants of from the last Jamboree – so you can find out just what it is really means to be part of it.

Each event will end with a question and answer session for you and your parents/carers, all to help you decide if joining this Jamboree is right for you.

We recommend that everyone applying attends one of these events, as they will provide lots of additional information, advice and support about the Jamboree experience and some selection event advice to help you.

Information events: dates, times and booking links

All links are to the Eventbrite (a Third-party booking system). Please ensure you click the link for the venue you are interested in.

Friday 19th September: 1st St Neots HQ – 7pm -8:30pm.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26th-world-scout-jamboree-participant-information-evening-st-neots-tickets-1527514620349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday 22nd September: 2nd Chatteris Scout HQ, Victoria Street, Chatteris – 7:30pm -8:30pm.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26th-world-scout-jamboree-participant-information-evening-chatteris-tickets-1702140721719?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 23rd September: Newmarket District HQ, Cardigan Street, Newmarket – 8pm -9pm.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26th-world-scout-jamboree-participant-information-evening-newmarket-tickets-1707649468529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Information sessions held so far

Friday 5th September: Newnham Scout HQ, Cambridge – 7pm- 8:30pm:
Tuesday 9th September: Werrington Scout HQ, Peterborough – 8pm-9pm.
Friday 12th September: Copley Scout Centre, St Ives – 7pm – 8:30pm.
Sunday 14th September: Online meeting – 7pm – 8:30pm.
Tuesday 16th September: Ely Scout HQ – 8pm – 9:30pm.

Please read/download this extra information before applying

Letter to parents/carers

About the World Scout Jamboree

Costs and funding

Selection Day events

Information events video

Applications have closed

Frequently Asked Questions

I have read the information above and below. Who should I contact with questions ?

A. If there is anything else that you might have a question on that has not been answered here in the FAQs or during the online webinars, please contact us with your questions and we will get back you: Email: wsj2027@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk

What is the Jamboree ?

The World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) is a World Organisation of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) event, attended by tens of thousands of Scouts from around the world aged 14-17. It happens every 4 years, each time hosted by a different country. The next World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by The Polish Scout Association and takes place between 30th July to 8th August 2027.

How long is the whole event ?

The Jamboree itself lasts 12 days, but you will travel with your Unit as part of the UK Contingent. Final dates will be confirmed within the next few months and will fall within the last week of July to the middle of August 2027.

What is a Unit ?

A “Unit” is made up of 4 adults and 36 young people, split into 4 patrols.

Who can apply?

To be eligible as a youth participant at the 26th World Scout Jamboree, you must have been born between 30th July 2009 and 30th July 20123. Please note, these birth dates are fixed by WOSM for each Jamboree and cannot be “adjusted” to fit, even by 1 day.

If you are too young, you will still be eligible for the next Jamboree in Denmark in 2031. If you are born before 30th July 2009, you will be over 18 by the Jamboree, but could still apply to attend this Jamboree as International Service Team (IST), supporting the event.

What is the selection process ?

The first step is to submit your application. We will then invite all applicants to a selection day on either Saturday 11th or Sunday 12th October 2025. After the selection day we will select 36 young people to join Cambridgeshire’s Jamboree Unit -16.

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