World Scout Jamboree Team
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Surfin' USA
24th July 2019
Surfin' USA
I woke up at 5:30 but it was freezing and showering was not as option as it was freezing- that was a job for later. Went into the world scout tent in the global development village and completed the humanitarian action (this involved our ever changing world which will reduce in size to cope with an expanding population), messengers of peace (the steps taken to create and perform an action to improve the local community), safe from harm (realising hazards, dangers and regulations within scouts), and kandersteg activities/ awards (completing some expert recycling and a taster into the kandersteg activities). After lunch a few of us were randomly chosen to go white water rafting offsite which was amazing. The waters weren't that aggressive but our group made the experience as our guide let us jump and dive into the river and swim for a while.
Party in the USA!
23rd July 2019
Party in the USA!
I woke up and went to the booths by the summit stadium and went into the South Korea jamboree tent where I was introduced to the concept and its theme. I also made a uv sensitive bead paracord bracelet with the Americans. Then in the afternoon our whole unit glittered up with it in our hair and face. Some even wore face paints. I chose to wear flags in my hair and a uk flag cap like many others. We chanted our way to the stadium with 45,000 other scouts excited for our night to come. It started off with an introduction from our host countries and the royal mounted Canadian police and some highlanders from Canada and to start off a rendition of the lion king song. We had an abseil entrance from Bear Grylls who gave a motivational speech and a performance from the band recycled percussion. Every countries or association who attended were represented by a flag bearer which emphasised the size of the camp as it went on for a long time as each individual countries was announced. To finish the show off there was an amazing programmed drone display which displayed the jamboree logos it was a great night that had a fantastic atmosphere and showed off the true size of the jamboree and the jamboree spirit for adventure.
To the place I belong, West Virginia!
22nd July 2019
To the place I belong, West Virginia!
We arrived at West Virginia uni in the early morning and most of us didn't fall asleep till about 2 am, after we all showered. We only managed to get about 5 hours sleep but it was enough. We had a hot, cold or anything you want breakfast with lots of other uk units and the contingent team in the uni. Then had about a 2 hour journey to the summit, however we got redirected at every point and ended up having a 3 hour tour of the summit and West Virginia trying to find the correct entrance. Once we arrived at the correct base and sub camp we had to set up our tents, however it was pouring it down and we were rushed to set them up. But luckily we had help from our Norwegian, American and Indian neighbours to help get the job done. Then our American neighbours introduced us to 'ga ga ball' game where you have to hit the ball at peoples feet like elephant football however much more aggressive but our whole unit enjoyed playing it. We also received our wsj neckers, badge and novus wristband (connect with people and earn digital badges).
