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The Essex Scouts Blogs are a collection of blogs (online diaries) that Young People and Adults from around the county have written about what they get up to. You can access the blogs below.
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Essex International Jamboree
26th July to 2nd August 2008

A Blog by the Jamboree Chief...

The Jamboree departments are busy preparing for an action packed week of activities and entertainment. 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.

 

 

 

 

Belchamp's Winter Camp 2008...

Catch up with the scouts attending this year's Winter Camp at Belchamps, different scouts from around the south east will tell their story here.

Photos from this year's Winter Camp are now online here.

Maldon & East Essex Explorers visit Poland...

Between 9th & 12th February a number of Leaders/Helpers/Adults will be taking 24 Explorer Scouts on a 4 day trip to Poland. This isn't a usual Scouting Trip full of activities each day, but a Trip that the young people wanted to go on to find out about the history of Poland, it’s culture and visit Auschwitz. Catch up with what they get up to as they update their blog every evening.

Emma at the Olympics...

The National Pedal Car Olympics is an annual event run by Thriftwood Campsite in Brentwood. This year, Emma, a scout from a district in the South of Essex tells you her personal story. It is hoped she will be able to update her blog all weekend.

Becky's Marathon...

Becky tells us what she's been getting up to as she prepares to take on the County Marathon in the New Forest this year. Check out her blog as she tells us what she's been doing to prepare and find out how she gets on in the New Forest.

The Journey to the Jamboree...

Some share their experience with their family, some with their friends and some the world! To find out more about Kirstie, an Explorer Scout from a district in West Essex, and her story, check out her blog (an online diary), here.

Updates from the 21st World Scout Jamboree...

Essex Explorer Scouts who attended the 21st World Scout Jamboree at Hylands Park, Chelmsford updated this blog as the Jamboree progressed with all the latest news of what went on both with the onsite and offsite activities.