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Bidding for the 26th World Scout Jamboree (2027)

The World Scout Jamboree takes place every four years in a different country. It is the largest regular event organised by WOSM, usually gathering up to 40,000 people from all over the world. It is above all an educational event to promote peace and understanding. The World Scout Jamboree includes a wide variety of activities to develop new skills, learn about different cultures, and build friendships through unique camping experience. Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 17 at the time of the event. Individuals who are 18 years or older can take part as International Service Team members.

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Motivational statement

We want to host the Jamboree because we want to inspire Scouts to bravely take care of our joint future, our planet, and also ourselves. Now is the time for all young people to be the change, take the initiative and bravely take steps forward. We want to encourage them to walk away from the usual and comfortable path and engage in important discussions. We envision our Jamboree experience to be inspiring but also supporting young people in finding the right self-balance.

The organisation of such a large project as the Jamboree is a great honour but also a real challenge. It is a unique opportunity for development both for Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as an organisation and for all members.
The most important thing for us is to do the Jamboree as an inspiration for Scouts, a source of ideas and motivation for further action. The Jamboree will be a unique adventure for each participant, a place to exchange experiences and a chance to make friends for life.

We want to show the strength and unity of the entire Scout Movement while emphasising the uniqueness of each of us through getting to know other cultures. Our Jamboree will be the place for all Scouts to grow together, as individuals, as a generation, and as a Movement.

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Proposed event dates

26th World Scout Jamboree

27

Jul

2027

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6

Aug

2027

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Proposed event location

Sobieszewo Island, Gdańsk

The main camp area will be Sobieszewo Island, Gdańsk on the coast of the Baltic Sea in Northern Poland.

  • Island surrounded by the sea and rivers
  • 20-minute drive from the centre of the medieval city of Gdańsk
  • Gdańsk International Airport (GDN) has direct connections to all major European inter-continental airports with around a 2-hour flight
  • Gdańsk has high-speed rail links to Warsaw (the capital city)
  • Over 200 hectares available to the Jamboree that can accommodate up to 50,000 people
  • Check-In, Day Visitors Centre and International Media Centre will be located in the downtown of Gdańsk

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Learn more

Bid details

Read the full details of the bid in Conference Document 3 – Invitations to Host future World Scout Events

Document

Engaging with the bidder

Different opportunities will be available during the Conference to meet the bidders of the future World Scout Events, including through the Conference Exhibitions space and their formal presentations in plenary. Hear their ideas and plans for these events, and get ready for decision-making during the Conference.

Provisional agenda

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