2027 World Scout Jamboree — Poland
The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place July 30 – August 8, 2027 in Gdańsk, Poland, marking the 120th anniversary of Scouting knowledge.wsj2027.pl. Hosted by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP), it will be the largest global outdoor youth event, bringing together Scouts from around the world for leadership, adventure, and cultural exchange www.jamboree2027.org+1
Theme and Message
The official theme is “Bravely”, inspiring young people to act courageously for the future of humanity and the planet. It encourages Scouts to step beyond comfort zones, take initiative, balance nature and technology, and care for their well-being while fostering resilience and self-awareness
Program Highlights
The Jamboree will feature four main program components www.jamboree2027.org:
- Subcamp Program – Life in subcamps, free-time activities, and the unique Solidarity Badge to promote bravery, peace, and friendship.
- Modular Program – On-site, close-to-site, and off-site adventures aligned with the “Bravely” theme, including forest hikes, beach visits, city explorations, and Polish Scout camp visits.
- Plaza Program – Cultural presentations, the Faith & Beliefs Zone, and the Equality Zone for diverse community exchanges.
- Supporting Events – Youth Forum (model UN debate), 120 Years of Scouting celebration, and a special Jamboree board game.
Activities and Experiences
Participants (ages 14–17) will engage in:
- Camping with their units and meeting Scouts from other countries.
- Cultural and educational modules.
- Inter-religious and equality-focused activities.
- Off-site excursions to explore the Kashubian and Pomerania regions www.jamboree2027.org
USA Contingent
The USA Contingent is preparing for the event, with a Contingent Management Team (CMT) overseeing planning. Registration and payment schedules are in place, with scholarships available for Scouts BSA youth.
Sustainability and Values
The Jamboree will be organised in a sustainable manner, guided by Scouting values, the Scout Promise, and Law, and supported by NGOs and partner organisations.
In summary: The 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk will be a transformative, theme-driven event celebrating Scouting’s legacy, encouraging youth leadership, and fostering global unity through adventure, culture, and service.
Addendum
Now that the National Jamboree is over, attention turns to next summer’s World Jamboree. While I was at the National Jamboree, I spoke with several Scout leaders who had high praise for the event.
When I had to set the US contingent size last November, I obviously wanted to estimate a little lower so as not to pay for spots we didn’t need. I went with 14 units (36 Scouts and 4 adults). That filled up by early June and we started a waitlist. That list grew so quickly by the middle of July that we had enough for two more units which I asked for and was approved for. I also told the Poland organizing committee about our National Scout Jamboree and that that would also generate a lot of interest for three reasons:
- Scouts would be having so much fun at the National Jamboree that they would be asking “What’s next?” “Wait, there’s a World Jamboree?”
- Scouts and parents knew about the World Jamboree but wanted to see how they did at the National Jamboree before committing.
- Many National Jamboree leaders will also be leaders for the World Jamboree and now that the Scouts and families know one or more of the leaders, they will feel more comfortable.
With that, the Poland organizing committee has given us until the end of August to add to our contingent. We still have to have participants and IST start off by registering on the waitlist and then we will move them over to active as we get the approvals from Poland with the goal of letting everyone either moved or know where they stand on the waitlist by mid September. We will still have a waitlist of the last people to sign up as we know there will be drops from time to time. For more information visit– https://wsj2027.us
Yours in Scouting
Bill McKinney
USA Head of Contingent WSJ Poland 2027
Spirit of Adventure Council, MA
