World Scout Jamboree 2027’s Symbolic Framework is based on a simple thing we all recognise from our years in scouting—storytelling. The Symbolic Framework serves as an outline for the participants’ journey through the Modular Programme, which is named after places (Beach, Village, Forest, City, etc.), as well as its extensions, which are reflected in the names of Polish flora chosen for the Subcamps’ names. The Hubs tie the Subcamps together as they are named after five colours the plants are in.

The Symbolic Framework also sparks the story of living bravely to life with ten Companions, who, as their name suggests, will accompany the Participants on their way and serve as examples and confidants; each of them with a unique story to tell.

When Anna leaves her home for the first time, all she wants to do is share everything she has learnt with the world. On her journey, whenever she meets someone facing a problem, whether it’s a stranger or a creature, she uses her experience to help them solve every issue possible. Anna loves her traditions and her home, but arriving in the Village, she never speaks uninvited, never imposes and never wants anything in return for sharing the knowledge her ancestors cultivated.

With Anna, on the journey goes her twin sister Pola, who loves their home dearly, but is change-driven. Where Anna wants to share their knowledge, Pola wants to learn more. No home is perfect, some traditions are long overdue, so with a list of challenges to overcome, Pola goes out into the world, into the Village with an open mind and an open heart. She asks for help and is ready to receive it.

The journey is also joined by Balbina, who, in the Forest, deep into the night, faces her fear of darkness, illuminating the way with a flashlight. Being scared is not enough to stop her if she can bring joy and courage to her Companions. Similarly, when Cezary, earlier this evening, truly wished to see the sunset, but one of his Companions could not walk anymore, his want was not enough to leave anyone behind.

Lost on the Beach, it’s Bogna, another person to join, who gives up on navigating and passes the map to the other Companions, trusting them to find the right way back. She focuses on the—equally important—things she’s good at, instead, keeps the spirits up and makes sure everybody takes care of themselves.

By the River, Mikołaj does his everyday task of cleaning the shore. Everyone around thinks it’s pointless, but he stays true to his heart and beliefs. When the Companions join him, the spark of inspiration starts a positive change that affects his whole community.

Before visiting the City, the Companions are torn between two roads to take. Freshly joined, it’s Jan who proposes a solution—they split into two groups and in the end, reach the same place in no time. He knows how to end a petty argument and respect the choices of his Companions.

After that, when they are resting in the Meadow, during another conflict, the newest addition, Zofia, recognises a poor pattern of behaviour she has learnt from adults around her in her current actions. She knows when to step back, take a deep breath and apologise, before trying a new approach. She knows how to stop a circle of violence.

The Kaleidoscope is Seba’s head and heart is what makes him join the journey. Although he loves his home and in there he’s comfortable and safe, he wants to discover how he fits into the world. He talks about his feelings outwardly and kindly, does what’s brave, even if it’s outside his comfort zone.

After a terrible and tiring journey, all lonely and following the light of the Companions’ distant fire, Aleks finds their way. The persistence of taking the challenging road is worth meeting their new, true friends at the Camp-in-Camp. As it turns out, it’s worth facing all the troubles in the world.

Even though all of the Companions are different people, there is one thing they all share. During their Jamboree journey, everything they do, they do it bravely.