World Scout Jamboree

In Summer 2023, more than 40,000 Scouts from all over the world will gather in Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree.

The World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) is a World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) event. It happens every four years, each time hosted by a different country. We're so proud that thousands of UK young people aged 14 to 17 and their leaders will travel to South Korea.

The theme of the Jamboree is "Draw your Dream", representing our willingness to accept young people's ideas and opinions, and create an opportunity for them to make their Jamboree dreams come true. "Draw your Dream!" expresses the desire for members of the Scout Movement to transform the 25th World Scout Jamboree into their own festival and grow their dreams through the event.

Unit 11 - Derbyshire Deer

Deer are iconic creatures of Derbyshire and a common sight in our countryside and National Park.

The deer is a representation of being in harmony with nature. Gently taking what you need and respectfully leaving nature intact, this can be a lesson for everyone and one we are proud to follow in scouting. Deers' herd mentality has also lent to the belief that deer are community oriented, making sure that no one is left behind while they are on the move, an essential element of our journey to Korea.

They are also a sacred animal with deep roots in Korean Taoism (an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious belief).

Unit 12 - Derbyshire Orideul

Unit 12 badge fuses traditional and modern elements of Derbyshire, UK and Korea. Incorporating UK and South Korean flag colours, and Obangsaek (traditional colour spectrum). The badge shape complements Korean concepts of Taeguk (Yin and Yang).

The Duck theme comes from the Derbyshire greeting "Ay Up Me Duck". Adding a Korean spin this evolved to Orideul (Ducks in Korean). Duck singular, "Ori", aligns with our traditional Scouting chant: Oggy,Oggy,Oggy or Ori, Ori, Ori ..Quack,Quack, Quack.

Further, for Koreans, ducks are symbolic of peace, love, good luck and plentiful offspring

Easy Fundraising

We really would appreciate your assistance for our big journey

Buy a Badge

A must for any camp blanket - click on the image to buy a badge.

Get in touch

Derbyshirescouts25WSJ

derbyshirescoutswsj25

If you can offer resources, activities, venues for events or fundraising please get in touch with the Jamboree Team, or scan the QR code to find out more about the 25th World Scout Jamboree

Case Studies

Rachel Roberts

As well as developing young people, the Jamboree is also developing our leaders.
Rachel has been a Cub and Scout Leader for over 12 years and a Unit Leader going to Korea.

Outside of Scouting, Rachel is passionate about travel and experiencing new cultures, so she jumped at the chance to go on a Jamboree.

"Scouting gives young people the platform to grow and develop in a friendly and inclusive environment. Going to Korea will arm me with additional skills as a leader further. I am already learning a lot personally, making new friends, working with a new section ( Explorers) and having a lot of fun too !"

Sebastian

Sebastian is an active member of Excalibur Explorers, a young leader at 155th Etwall Cub Pack and 66th Spondon Squirrel Dray. Seb applied to be a member of the Derbyshire World Scout Jamboree contingent, as he loves travelling, exploring new cultures and meeting people. "I love to try new foods and discover new places," said Seb.

After Seb's successful application, next came fundraising. "We had many ideas to raise funds, but recycling aluminium cans was one idea I was very interested in and preserving the environment." Seb explains, "I walk around my village regularly and dislike litter, so I start clearing it up and collecting the cans as I go. Recycling is important to sustainability and not wasting our precious resources." People around Etwall (including the Cricket Club) and parents at the 66th & 155th Groups have rallied to help him. He attends local events or arranges local pick-ups from people who can't drop them off at the Scout Hut, "I appreciate the help everyone has given me. It's been amazing to see the response from everyone. I'm well on the way collecting 100 kilograms of cans, so you can hardly move in our garage these days, and I'm hoping to get a lot more before we set off to South Korea!"