It is the first day of Camp-in-Camp and Hej Jam! went out to take part of this awesome experience at Ronneby two hours away from the Jamboree.
The day had just started and the Scouts arrived just minutes before the opening ceremony, being welcomed to the camp hosted by the Scout troup from Barkeryd. Camp Chief Per Herkel was extremely happy that this day finally had arrived; glad to see so many new faces and looking forward to what the day would bring them. The scouts they were hosting were from Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, the United States of America and Belgium.
“It feels really great to have an opportunity like this, an opportunity never seen before. Everyone can join in…And that is what scouting is all about!” said Per Herkel after welcoming the scouts.
Walking around at their camp we met with some girls relaxing around their tents. Asking them what they thought of Camp-in-Camp experience they answered happily, “This is a really fun way to meet people from other countries. Although, sometimes it’s hard to get understood when just talking English, this is a great way to learn.” Elin said with a smile on her face.
Both Linnéa and Rebecca filled in that before the arrival of the foreign scouts the participants built the tents which will be used by the camp-in-campers. All three of the girls are really looking forward to Thursday when they will enjoy a day at the Jamboree and take in the Cultural festival which will also take place on Thursday.
Sitting under a roof made of canvas, Ellen and Zoë together with their leader Jonah from Belgium expressed that they thought it is a great experience to see how a Swedish camp is built up. In comparison with Belgian camps the tents and tables are different and here everyone comes to work together, despite age or cultural differences.
The program at the camp is to be planned by the Scouts hosting. At Ronneby they have chosen to create their own badge, dye yarn and build an archway. Those who arrived on the first day will also get to celebrate Midsummer!
Camp-in-Camp is taking place all over Southern Sweden. In total there are 80 camps spread all over the country, hosted by Scandinavians, with different camps hosting 50 – 200 people per day. Campers get the real feeling of Swedish nature and Scouting in Sweden, as they are responsible for planning all activities. For three days they will have changing company and on the fourth day, Thursday, the Jamboree will host about 10 000 people, allowing camp-in camp staff to take part of the Jamboree while the Jamboree has been able to explore Swedish Scouting three days before.
The opening also attracted some of the Jamboree sponsors; no other than the King and Queen of Sweden! This was a huge surprise to all of the participants and never the less it was a fun experience to especially Sofia from Brazil.
“Since we don’t have a King nor Queen in Brazil I didn’t believe them at first when telling us that the King and Queen of Sweden were coming to meet us. Also we got to speak with the Queen since she knows Portuguese and that we all enjoyed!”
This unexpected royal visit was a perfect way to kick start the Camp-in-Camp!
Photo: Mikko Roininen / Scouterna
To all the scouts and guides from India,enjoy have a good time and bring back fond memories.ALL THE BEST.
To all the happy campers from WALES (UK) especially the 6 WELSH GIRL GUIDES (and my girl Jennifer) in the Deheubarth camp. Hope your all having the time of your lives. Been looking out for you on all the sites (no sign yet). Get in front of the cameras ladies… Be Safe and Enjoy’o’
Bestustust wishes
from Home
A HUGE THANK YOU TO SWEDEN FOR GIVING ALL THESE YOUNG PEOPLE THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
To all of West Mercia (unit 81)and especially Dana, hope you are having a brilliant time. we keep looking for you all on all the blogs and videos. It was great to see some of you on You Tube and Dana we are missing you loads. try and call. We are also very envious of your experiences. Enjoy every moment. xxx
A personal thank you to Sweden for hosting the world in this standard setting Jamboree. The leaders of tomorrow that will return to us will forever be impacted by this tremendous experience. We pay tribute to you as we also commemorate our centenary. Thank you again for your vision and it’s influence on the World’s largest Peace Movement.
Herb “Bluebeard” Reinhart
Hi Ali. Enjoy.
To Sarah, Andy and Sam………and all the Coventry Unit 13. Hope you are all having a great time, the photos look like you’re all having a ball……….havent seen any photos of you yet on the website!!!! 9 days to go. Missing you Molly but make lots of memories. Love to all……Lynne & Richard xx
To Michael Winters, Rochester MN
Hope you are having great fun and learning lots of things! Fluffy misses you. We all miss you. Hej da.
Love, Mom Dad Laura Fluffy
To Ray Dennis, Lincolnshire Contingent Leader.
Hope that you, Elaine, Dave, Scottish and the rest of the contingent are having a great time. Really looking forward to the post Jambo photos!
Ciao a tutti i Scout del Mondo in particolare, quelli del Lussemburgo.
Un abbraccio forte forte a mio nipote Raphael. B che fa parte del gruppo dei Scout di Lussemburgo.
Buon divertimento da giggi, ale, lilili an i
Allen Scouts eine gute Zeit und viele gemeinsame Erfahrungen! Wo gibt´s sonst eine Möglichkeit so viel Gemeinsames bei so viel Unterschieden zu entdecken. Liebe Grüße vor allem an Trupp 25 und 26 aus München Perlach!!
TThank for your hospitality to the King and the Queen of Sweden…My daughter came from Prince Royal college ,Chaingmai Thailand. To join in WSJ.11 days
Long live the King
Long live the Queen
we love WSJ
we love Sweden
Thank for your hospitality, specially to the King and the Queen of Sweden… My son was very excited about meeting you, we celebrate this wonderful experience. Warm greetings from Colombia, South America. Thank you for this wonderful Jamboree!!!
Hi, Rosie , Harry and all
Sure you are having a great time in sun and rain in Sweden, looks good on the website. We are enjoying time in N Ireland , Belfast last week, Dublin at the weekend and Navan today. Enjoy yourselves and say Hello to Foggy , Bll and Michele.
Gordon , Rachel and Ross.
hej ulle og alle danske spejdere tak for en dejlig dag i går det var sjovt og fantastisk at se jamboreeen
) kh fam sivertsen best regards to all participant
Have a fab time Mike, looking fwd to seeing more pick on web… miss u lots xxx
To all our sweets from Holland,
Have a great time! Enjoy your stay at the WJ in Sweden. It’s a once in a life time!
En speciaal voor onze Schuimblokjes: Geniet ervan! Have fun! Veel plezier op jullie hike morgen.
Lepe , trenutno tudi sončne pozdrave vsem tabornikom in skavtom iz Slovenije. UŽIVAJTE.
I’m very proud to see my son Patrick photographed betweem the King and the Queem of Sweden in the last photo!!!
Estou muito orgulhoso de ver meu filho Patrick fotografado entre o Rei e a Rainha da Suécia na última foto!
Hi Phoebe Dunklin of Braveherts,
How is it? We saw a photo of you, you were smiling so that’s cool. Your bedroom looks very tidy! 10 days to go…Have a great time, make the most of every minute, love mum, dad, Dominic & Bertie
Hola.
Saludos desde España a todos los participantes y felicidades a la Organización.
Deseamos buena caza a todos los miembros del contigente Valenciano Scouts Bitacora.
Un beso Abel. Papas.
Im 11er Drämmli wünsche mir e ganz schöne 1. August! Liebi Grüess us dr Schwiz
Wish all Swiss Scouts a nice nationalday
Hi Imogen
Hope you’re having fun. please try and call home when you can. Enjoy!
Love mummy, Daddy, Thomas, Chester and Sooty.
xx
Boa!!!!!
O Brasil falando com o Rei. *-*
Olha a responsabilidade.
SAPS
Hi William T. Spriggs
Hope you are enjoying your scouting adventure and making a lot of new friends. It is raining here and the leak is still leaking. Hope your wx is better.We wish you much enjoyment and hope that this is a great learning moment for you.
Love
Papa and Aunt Patty