Building a Jamboree

Building a Jamboree

Are you interested in building the Jamboree? We are still looking for Builders to help build the campsite before IST and participants arrive on site.

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The planning of the Jamboree has been going on for several years, mostly in front of computers, through e-mail and weekend meetings. But in a month from now Scouts from all over the world will start to build one of the largest cities in southern Sweden.

Amongst the bigger tents on site is the IST dining hall which will host 4 000 seated Scouts at any one time. With around 10 000 servings for each meal, three times a day, it requires particular attention. Where and how will electricity be installed? What will be required to keep the food warm? What drainage is needed? There are many aspects to consider. For example, there is a stone hedge running through the tent that cannot be moved.

“On June 15 we start to build. There will be craftsmen, electricians, truck drivers, plumbers, and many more. We need a lot of people to help us,” says Lars Carlsson who is responsible for organising the build-up.

A lot of infrastructure is already in place. In fact, people have been working on the campsite since 2007 to prepare for the Jamboree. This video was recorded during the Swedish national Jamboree in 2007 and highlights some of the work that is going on behind the scenes.

Are you interested in building the Jamboree? We are still looking for Builders to help build the campsite before IST and participants arrive on site.

Latest Comments

  1. mukesh r. patel says:

    my wish for you is that you remember this exprience in the years to come, and use it to positively shape your futures.

  2. elsie mercedes says:

    buenas mis hijos estan en el evento salieron el martes de venezuela podrian enviarme un direccion electronica para comunicarme con ellos, gracias

  3. Great job you all did! congratulations to the builders…

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  5. Ivars says:

    This will be my fourth jamboree as Head of Latvian contingent. It is addiction and fantastis inspiration for me. From 21WSJ I got back with 14 business and scouting ideas. 2 are impelemented!

  6. Lunga Nqini says:

    larhino my skype name any new pictures of the jamboree guyz hit me on skype.

  7. SteveThomson says:

    Eldest daughter went to the 21st, youngest daughter going to the 22nd. I want to go as a Builder Electrician. Because I missed out when I was a child. Its never too late to join in.

  8. Stay tuned Chakir! Check back tomorrow and I hope we wont disappoint you.
    /Marcus, the Jamboree team

  9. We want new images of the Jmbure

  10. I want to joint the jambooree in sweeden. I am in USA right now. says:

    I like jamboree

  11. scout always ready

  12. Alex Acosta says:

    Hello dear all, I from Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Really cant wait to this summer. It gonna be fantastic. Gonna see you guys there. Do anyone interested for Malaysia Contingent badged exchange, just let me know, will reserve it for you. Don’t be a stranger please do Keep In Touch.[= leowboonxuan@yahoo.com = Facebook and email. Before check in the camp will tour around Copenhagen. Anyone to join???

  13. Kenneth Lo says:

    HI, I would like to know when can I know my application is accepted??
    I am looking forward on it!!!HAHA:)hope can see all of you soon~

  14. Mohamed says:

    I hope to be one of the builders , I interested in building and hope to participate in this jaboree 2011 , I have sent the sweden jaboree office many messages about that .,,,, hope to be one of the builders

  15. dehli keith says:

    hi, i will be one of the ist on the jamboree ,i hope to enjoy cause i enjoyed much in uk

  16. prosenjit choudhary says:

    PROSENJIT CHOUDHARY.INDIA
    I WAS A IST MEMBER IN 21ST WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE IN UK, I AM ALSO GOING TO BE A IST MEMBER IN SWEDEN

  17. PRASHANT GAIKWAD. INDIA says:

    I WAS IN LONDON AS AN IST HD MANY MORE MEMORIES OF WORK DONE & A COOPERATIVE STAFF. I CANT ATTEND BUT BEST WISHES TO ALL IST MEMS.

  18. muhammad azhar khan says:

    hi,
    i want to participate jamboori in sweeden and wants to become a member international jamboori in sweeden

    thanks. m azhar khan