Life in subcamps is a huge part of the Jamboree experience. We want to ensure the participants thrive in a safe environment, building strong friendships and having fun. To that end, we will have engaging free time activities and the one-of-a-kind Solidarity Badge that will encourage Scouts to explore how bravery, peace, and friendship can change the world.
The Subcamp programme is entirely optional, designed for those who wish to participate. Activities will be available every evening, offering a variety of engaging experiences:
The Plaza Programme will help participants experience different cultures and ideas. In the World Scout Centre, the participants will see presentations and displays from every contingent. The Faiths and Beliefs Zone will address their spiritual needs, while the Equality Zone will introduce them to friends from diverse communities, allowing them to exchange experiences without judgment. All Plaza activities are walk-in activities (without registration). Participants can take part in the Plaza Programme every day on their own (full patrols are not required). This area will feature also the Food Houses, One World Tent, the Scout Shop, a Swap Centre, a Silent Disco, and further activities in development. The Plaza, located at the very heart of the Jamboree, will be a vibrant area open to participants, ISTs and external visitors, including Day Visitors.
Plaza programme will consist of:
The Plaza will be the central meeting place of the Jamboree, serving as a vibrant spot where participants from around the world can gather, interact, and experience the unique atmosphere of the event. The Plaza will play a key representative role, hosting the Jamboree Gate and the flags of all NSOs, symbolizing the unity and diversity of World Scouting.
Within the Plaza’s commercial area, visitors will find a Scout Shop, offering official merchandise and essential Scouting gear, as well as a variety of food houses catering to different tastes and dietary needs. Additional facilities and service points will ensure that the Plaza is not only a place of trade but also a comfortable and welcoming space where participants can relax and connect.
Designed to reflect the spirit of a true marketplace, the Plaza will be the beating heart of the Jamboree, fostering engagement, exchange, and shared experiences, making it an essential and memorable part of the event
Further details on these areas will be shared in due course. For now, we are pleased to present the concept of the National Pavilions to inspire all NSOs to creatively showcase their identity, culture, and contributions to World Scouting.
The National Pavilions are multipurpose individual spaces for the Contingents, located at the very core of the Jamboree: the Plaza. Contingents are invited to develop their own tents according to their needs, sizes, pedagogical and communications objectives.
National Pavilions have a front side open to the public, and (if the contingent sees a need for it), a private back office as well. The front side is a space for countries to display their cultures, showcase their NSOs programmes and activities, and propose related drop-in activities for the participants to take part in. We encourage the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the displays and activities, with special attention to how these are related to young people.
The content is open for each Contingent to define in collaboration with the Contingent Relations Team and the Plaza Team.
Contingents can join forces with cultural and/or geographical partners and organise joint tents if they wish to. More information regarding available tents, availability of space, the related costs, and the timeline for the registration process will be presented in a dedicated circular.
The Jamboree will feature several events exploring the “Bravely” theme across the past, present, and future. This symbolic framework is designed to inspire participants to act courageously throughout the Jamboree, guiding them both literally and metaphorically in various ways.