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24th World Scout Jamboree

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24th World Scout Jamboree
ThemeUnlock a New World
LocationThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
CountryUnited States,CanadaandMexico
Coordinates37°55′35″N81°09′00″W/ 37.92639°N 81.15000°W/37.92639; -81.15000
Date22 July to 2 August 2019
Executive DirectorMarty Walsh
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Website
http://2019wsj.org/
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The24thWorld Scout Jamboree[a](Spanish:24º Jamboree Scout Mundial,French:24e Jamboree Scout Mondial) was held atthe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout ReserveinWest Virginiafrom 22 July to 2 August 2019.[1][2]The hosting duties were split between theBoy Scouts of America,Scouts Canada,andAsociación de Scouts de México.[3]The theme wasUnlock a New World.[4]Over 40,000 Scouts and leaders[5]from 152 nations attended.[6]

Program

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Scouts of theUnião dos Escoteiros do Brasilat the jamboree site.

Sustainability

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TheSustainability Treehousewas a living education center for visitors to theSummit Bechtel Reserve,not only providing information, but also immersing visitors in the concept of sustainability. Between the local timber used to build the structure, the rainwater recovery system, and the wind and solar generated energy, stream restoration, recycling and geothermal heat were just a few examples of the additional sustainability efforts practiced at the Summit.[7]

Global Development Village

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At theGlobal Development Village,Scouts had the opportunity to learn about global issues and how Scouting can help provide a solution. Many organizations were on site from across the globe to showcase how Scouts can take what they learned at the Jamboree and translate that into helping in their home country.[8]

Faith and Beliefs

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The Faith and Beliefs zone was an area where Scouts could learn about the different religions of the world and their history and support of Scouting. Jamboree attendees also had the opportunity to participate in religious services according to their own beliefs and traditions.[8]The Messengers of Peace program also had a booth at the Faiths and Beliefs tent.[9]

Cultural Experience Day

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Scouts had the opportunity to share their culture with other Scouts of the world through, music, dance, games, food and more.[8]A unity show was hosted in the evening at the Summit Stadium.[10]

Daily Events/Ceremonies

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During the Jamboree, Scouts had the opportunity to witness and participate in many special activities, starting each morning with a flag raising ceremony, special Jamboree guests, musical performances, aircraft flyovers, and campfires.[8]

Stadium Experience

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The opening and closing ceremony took place at the AT&T Summit Stadium which showcased the best of Scouting.[8]

Season of Service

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TheSeason of Service,supported by theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement(WOSM), gave every Scout the opportunity to be involved in community service and to share their experiences with others prior to the start of the 24th World Scout Jamboree.[8]

Trading

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Patch trading was popular at the World Scout Jamboree. Scouts from all over the world traded patches from local events and Jamboree-issued patches. Also, the Jamboree issued national customized neckerchiefs or scarves, which were traded as well. Several unofficial trading spots were set up around the Summit on cots or blankets. One major trading location was at the Scott Visitor Center at the entrance of the Summit.[11]

Novus

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The Jamboree issued a piece of technology called the Novus. It was placed on the arm and could electronically send a Scout's contact information to another Scout and was a contest to see who could collect the most contacts. This was referred to asclickingand quickly became a game among Scouts.[12]The Novus was also used to collect "badges" by completing various activities, which then awards points to the player. These points were another competition among Scouts, with a leaderboard ranking Scouts by points.

Activities

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Physical activities

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Food Houses

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Many food houses were open during the Jamboree, with ten stalls serving dishes typical of the countries of their origin. Countries include, but are not limited to, theUnited States of America,Canada,theUnited Kingdom,Italy,Brazil,Chile,Colombia,Netherlands,Portugal,andGermany.[14]

24th World Scout Jamboree in the Arts

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During the 24th World Scout Jamboree, theGermanphotographerJuliane Herrmanndeveloped part of “Attitude,”adocumentary photographyproject on scouting.[15]She took a series of portraits of participants in the Jamboree, including representatives of 113 nations. The pictures were part of exhibitions inCologne,[16]Dortmund,[17]andOldenburg.[18]This work was awarded byPhotoszenein 2021.[19]

Notes

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  1. ^The 24th World Scout Jamboree is commonly referred to by the Boy Scouts of America as the 2019 World Scout Jamboree.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^"World Scout Jamboree coming to southern W.Va. in 2019".The Roanoke Times.Associated Press. 13 January 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 8 September 2012.Retrieved5 August2011.
  2. ^"Martin Walsh Named Executive Director of 2019 World Scout Jamboree".Scouting Newsroom.1 December 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 1 December 2015.Retrieved1 December2015.
  3. ^Wendel, Bryan (13 January 2011)."The Summit Will Host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree".Scouting.Archivedfrom the original on 23 January 2011.Retrieved24 September2018.
  4. ^"Kurzbericht über den Verlauf der 39. World Scout Conference (WSC) in Curitiba (Brasilien)"[Short report on the progress of the 39th World Scout Conference (WSC) in Curitiba (Brazil)](PDF)(in German).Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 27 September 2011.Retrieved24 September2018.
  5. ^Freeman, Michael (25 July 2019)."Sights and Sounds: The fun begins at the World Scout Jamboree".Bryan on Scouting.
  6. ^Wendell, Bryan (28 November 2018)."Bryan on Scouting- Here's how many countries are coming to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree".Scouting Magazine blog.Retrieved30 July2019.
  7. ^"Why 24th WSJ?".2019wsj.org.Archivedfrom the original on 15 June 2018.Retrieved24 September2018.
  8. ^abcdef"Develop Friendships".2019wsj.org.Archivedfrom the original on 15 June 2018.Retrieved24 September2018.
  9. ^"Faith and Beliefs | World Jamboree 2019 - US Contingent".Retrieved8 October2019.
  10. ^"Cultural Celebration Day".24th World Scout Jamboree.Retrieved30 July2019.
  11. ^"A Primer on International Swag | World Jamboree 2019 - US Contingent".Retrieved8 October2019.
  12. ^"Novus".24th World Scout Jamboree.Retrieved8 October2019.
  13. ^"2019 World Scout Jamboree(mobile app) Version 3.4.7".Event Edge. 2019 – via Google Play Store.
  14. ^"Explore New Foods at the Jamboree".24th World Scout Jamboree.19 March 2019.Retrieved30 July2019.
  15. ^"Attitude - Pfadfinder weltweit".Juliane Herrmann Photographie(in German).Retrieved25 April2022.
  16. ^"2021 | Kunstraum Fuhrwerkswaage".fuhrwerkswaage.de.Retrieved25 April2022.
  17. ^"Künstlerisch-Kreative Interventionen im Stadtraum".Dortmund Kreativ. 26 October 2021.
  18. ^Boje, Christina (18 August 2021)."Fototage Oldenburg: Rituale in Szene gesetzt".Oldenburger Onlinezeitung.
  19. ^"AWARD - WINNERS 1 - Internationale Photoszene".festival.photoszene.de.Retrieved25 April2022.
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