Scouts from 146 countries that are part of the 
World Organization of the Scout Movement lived together in harmony for two 
weeks at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree under the theme, ?Simply Scouting.? The 
Jamboree creates strong impressions and insights that changes the lives of 
many participants and that many bring home to make the world a better place. 
 
 
 
The Scouts lived in a space spread over 580 hectares (1,433 acres) where 
they had the opportunity to participate in many activities based on three 
key elements: meetings, nature and solidarity. The program helps Scouts to 
understand the diversity of their world as well as to understand each other. 
 
 
 
 
A global campaign, ?Messengers of Peace? has been launched at the Jamboree. 
Scouts have learned of the contributions of Scouts worldwide to global peace 
and are trained to expand their own local impact. Prince Faisal bin Abdullah 
ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia discussed the effect of Messengers of Peace during 
his visit to the World Scout Jamboree 29 July. King Carl XVI Gustav and 
Queen Silvia of Sweden, both visitors to the Jamboree, have been strong 
supporters of this campaign. 
 
 
 
New friends have been made over the most unlikely cultural gaps, proving 
that Scouting is a real force for peace and harmony between peoples. 
Countries having difficulty coming together can learn from their Scouts. A 
feature of this Jamboree that brought scouts together was ?Camp In Camp?, a 
module allowing the young people to experience a traditional Swedish camp, 
camp with different patrols and meet with other Swedish Scouts. This 
cultural exchange experience made a strong positive impression on all the 
participating Scouts that built greater understanding of each other?s 
cultures. 
 
 
 
Another key concept that marks Scouting at the Jamboree is giving. Scouts 
from the more wealthy countries are donating their tents and gear to Scouts 
from less advantaged countries. 
 
 
 
In support of the goals of Scouting, many dignitaries, including several 
ambassadors and prime ministers, visited during the course of the Jamboree. 
 
 
 
The closing ceremony will mark the spirit of the Jamboree, specially 
designed to reflect one of the greatest values ??of Scouting: solidarity. With 
a spirit of celebration and togetherness, the Scouts will return home 
charged up for scouting and ready to take on the challenges of their world 
at home and abroad. 
 
 
 
*Some World Scout Jamboree Facts Related to This Article:* 
 
 
 
Over the course of the Jamboree, more than 20,000 tents were pitched making 
the Jamboree the fourth biggest city in southern Sweden. In addition, over 
1,500,000 meals were prepared and over 2,400,000 hours were volunteered to 
make the Jamboree happen. 
 
 
 
Several thousand Scouts have each committed to provide over 100 hours of 
community service when they return home, and a total of over 250,000 hours 
have been committed. 
 
 
 
An example of the giving spirit was seen when the Boy Scouts of America 
donated 740 tents used by their contingent to Scouts from Sri Lanka, 
Bangladesh, Armenia, Azerbijan, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus, Russia and the 
Ukraine, while BSA Staff donated their tents to the Great Lakes Region of 
Africa.
 
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