Written by SA Global Jamboree Ambassador Mia Ehlers adventure, /ədˈvɛntʃə/ noun, an unusual and exciting or daring experience. The 24th World Scout Jamboree, a dream that was pieced together through tons of planning and a bunch of Scouts, a dream that was made into reality. I must admit even after seeing all the adverts and YouTube…
Written by Dylan Joubert “Being part of the South African Contingent at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the US was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Meeting up with everyone at O.R. Tambo International Airport on departure and seeing purple shirts and purple bags pouring into the airport was a sight! On arrival…
Sixteen year old Sibusiso Mbhele was one of 4 Scouts that received financial support to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia in America. With the support of the World Scout Solidarity Fund and generous donations from Scout Groups, parents and members of the public, Sibusiso was able to travel to another country…
Written by Njabulo Thulani Ngcobo Njabulo Thulani Ngcobo (17) was one of four Scouts who attended the World Scout Jamboree in America thanks to the generous financial support from the World Scout Solidarity Fund, Scout Groups, parents and members of the public. He lives with his family in Inanda Newtown in Durban and is a…
Grade 10 learner Khayalakitsi “Khaya” Mabuza (16) from the 1st Emtfonjeni Scout Group in Mpumalanga was one of the Scouts who received financial support from the World Scout Solidarity Fund, Scout Groups, parents and members of the public to attend the World Scout Jamboree in the USA. Khaya has grown up in Scouting, is a Patrol Leader and…
Written by Lindsay van der Sandt Bravery isn’t always climbing the highest mountain or jumping off a four story platform attached to a break. Bravery is when you really don’t want to get up but you do any ways, when you walk through the blisters and when you step out of your comfort zone and…
Written by Caitlin Dace “It was an honour and a privilege to be part of the South African contingent that recently participated at the 24th World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia (USA). An experience of a lifetime which I will never forget. The pre-tour of New York and Washington DC…
143 South African Scouts and Adult Leaders are set to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) in the United States of America. The WSJ is one of the most diverse events for young people in the world and takes place from the 22nd of July to the 2nd of August 2019. Over 40 000 youth from…
Experience the 24th World Scout Jamboree through the eyes of youth participants from different countries! Contingents to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the United States of America have designated participants to be their Global Ambassadors. Each Ambassador will be given unique access to programme and activities at the jamboree and, in return, is asked…
Missed out on applying for the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the USA? We have great news for you! A few places have opened up for youth and adult members. From the time of applications closing in April 2018, there have been some withdrawals of members from the South African Contingent to the 24th WSJ.…