Essex International Jamboree
26th July to 2nd August 2008

Open Day at the Jamboree

On Wednesday 30 July the Jamboree site will welcome Guide and Scout Groups and families to experience the international adventure of a Jamboree. Get a Group together, download a booking form and book your place. More details can be found on the Open Day page.

Book Online

Bookings for the UKs largest County Jamboree can be made on the online bookings system. Simply follow the instructions to register your Group or contact the Registrar at

jamboree.registrar@essexscouts.org.uk to add additional people to your existing Group booking.

Further details on being a staff member and the opportunities can be viewed on the staff pages.

Preparing to Entertain

The Jamboree entertainments department has been busy with preparations for a week of entertaining fun for everyone. You can read a blog all about the planning as the Jamboree Chief provides a behind the scenes view of the work that goes into creating a Jamboree.

International Adventure

Over 30 countries have now expressed an interest in the Jamboree so far including members from Algeria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Liberia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Palestine, Pakistan, Romania, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Netherlands, Uganda, USA and Zimbabwe.

Frequenty Asked Questions

For more information about the jamboree and for those questions you have please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Fantastic Talent

A successful series of auditions to be part of the ceremonies were recently held and highlighted that there are tons of enthusiastic and talented people out there. Both the singing and dancing were of a very high standard and over the next few months they will work to put on a fantastic display of talent for the Jamboree ceremonies. Don't forget that if you have a talent, we want to see you during Jamboree week at the talent shows.

Join In Jamboree

Get into the Jamboree spirit and download the first of four programme support pages themed to the Sub Camps and International departments Rainforest Cafe.

The Countdown Continues

The first information document, COUNTDOWN has just been sent to registered Group bookings but you can download your own copy by visiting the download area

Jamboree Clothing

The jamboree clothing range is now available to order and includes a choice of polo shirts and tee shirts in either navy blue or heather grey. Download an order form and if you live in the UK you can pay to receive your items by post before the event. Unfortunately only group orders can be accepted.

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Page updated by Graham 05/5/2008