Scouting is a global movement and there are many international programs and opportunities for Canadian Scouting members to get out into the world and explore. Through international events, jamborees, exchanges and volunteering, there is a host of different options for every Scouting member. Discovering the world of Scouting beyond Canada is a fun and exciting adventure and allows members to connect with youth around the globe.
Welcome to worldwide Scouting.
Contingent supported events may include online meetings will scouters and youth from across the country, support for planning, paperwork, safety, pre and post tours planning, communication with the event organizers, support for lone scouts and scouters, and so on. A Contingent Lead is appointed and supported by the International Team. Some contingents may also include centralize event registration and air travel arrangements.
| Event | Date | Location | More Information |
| Kandersteg 2022 | July 4-14, 2022 |
Kandersteg, Switzerland -- Registration closed -- |
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| FinnJamboree 2022 - "Kajo" | July 15-23, 2022 |
Hämeenlinna, Finland -- Sold Out -- |
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| Jamboree Denmark 2022 | July 23-31, 2022 |
Hedeland Naturpark, Denmark -- Registration Closed -- |
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| Poacher 2022 - UK | July 30 – Aug. 6, 2022 |
Lincolnshire, UK -- Sold Out -- |
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| Rover Rally (Inspired by the Moot) | July 31-August 6, 2022 |
Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WV -- Registration Open -- |
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| 15th NewZealand Venture, Ignite '23 | December 29, 2022-January 8, 2023 | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Scouts BSA National Jamboree 2023 | July 19-28, 2023 |
Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WV |
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| Kander100 Jamboree | July 27-August 8, 2023 |
Kandersteg International Scout Centre, Switzerland |
Website (Kander100) |
| WJ 2023 World Scout Jamboree | August 1-12, 2023 |
Saemangeum, South Korea -- Registration open -- |
Website (WSJ Korea) Website (Canadian Contingent) |
| Haarlem Jamborette - Holland |
August 5–16, 2023 |
Haarlem, Netherlands -- Sold Out -- |
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| 7Moot5 |
Summer, 2025 |
Buçaquinho Regional Scout Centre, Portugal |
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| 26th World Scout Jamboree in 2027 |
Summer, 2027 |
Sobieszewo Island, Gdańsk, Poland |
Non-contingent events are pre-screened to ensure they are official events with WOSM Scouting organizations. Groups and individuals are free to contact the organizers directly to arrange registration and travel. Events often accept IST or International Service Team registrations to assist with staging the events. All travel outside your province requires a International Activity Application as part of the screening process and adherance to Scouts Canada's policies. When multiple groups from across Canada wish to attend these events, a Contingent Lead may be appointed to simplify communications.
BSA Scouts USA have opened Family Camping opportunities at three of their high adventure sites, most open year-round with a variety of accommodations. Follow for more information.
| Event | Date | Location | More Information |
| Gnist Forsand 2022 | July 2-9, 2022 | Forsand, Norway | |
| Baltic Jamboree 2022 | Jul 24-31, 2022 | Naisiai, Lithuania | |
| 6th National Jamboree Montenegro | Jul 28-Aug 5, 2022 | Nikšić, Montenegro | |
| Jamboree 22 - Sweden | Jul 30–Aug 6, 2022 |
Kristianstad, Sweden -- Registration closed -- |
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| Chamboree 2022 - UK | Jul 30–Aug 6, 2022 | Cheshire, UK | |
| Kent International - UK | Jul 30–Aug 6, 2022 | Kent, UK | |
| Neustadt - Du hast die Wahl! (Venturer & Rovers) | Jul 30-Aug 8, 2022 | Lake Pälitz, Brandenburg, Germany | |
| ACANAC’22 - 24th National Scout Jamboree (Venturer & Rovers) | August 1-7, 2022 | Idanha-A-Nova, Portugal | |
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IUMS International Scout Peace Camp |
August 7-14, 2022 | Henson Scout Reservation, Rhodesdale, Maryland | |
| Ecuador Jam Cam 2022 | August 11-14, 2022 | La Familia Provincial Park, Quisapincha, Ambato, Ecuador | |
| IAR Interamerican Region Youth Forum (Venturers) | August 12-14, 2022 | Virtual | |
| The Scout Brigade of Fort George | September 16-18, 2022 | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| JOTA/JOTI Jamboree on the Air/Internet | October 15-16, 2022 | Radio/Online |
JOTA/JOTI Website (Canada) JOTA/JOTI Website (WOSM) |
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IAR Interamerica Region Scout Conference (youth & adults) |
November 2022 | Modality TBA (Hosted by Asociacion de Scouts Paraguay) | Canadian Contact |
| Karumbé Project (Rovers) | December 2022 | La Coronilla, Uruguay | |
| ILT Interamerican Leadership Training | December 2022 | Modality TBA |
Website (old info) |
| 1st Africa Rover Moot | April 15-25, 2023 | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| JamCam 2024 Interamerican Jamboree | Summer, 2024 | Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WV | |
| Pacific Jamboree | July, 2024 | TBA | |
| Essex International - UK | July, 2024 | Chelmsford, UK | |
| Roverway 2024 - North of the Ordinary | Jul 22-Aug 1, 2024 | Stavanger, Norway | |
| 15th World Scout Youth Forum | Aug 12-16, 2024 | Egypt | |
| Aug 19-23, 2024 | Egypt | ||
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Scouts Canada’s members are encouraged to explore the world beyond our borders. Check out these flow charts to make sure you’re prepared for your next international adventure!
If you are planning to travel abroad, fill out the International Activity Application to make sure that you’re prepared for your next international adventure. (Note: A login to a Google account is required to access the form.)
Refer to the International Standard for information on approval and applications:
If you are expecting Scouts from another country to visit your group in Canada, please review the flowchart.
There are so many different kinds of international events, it’s amazing. They include world level events set by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, like World Scout Jamborees or World Scout Moots. They could be regional events like the Interamerican Scout Moot, or national events that invite international groups, like the Blair Atholl Jamborette in Scotland or the Australian Rover Moot. The world is constantly coming together for international events!
Depending on the event, you will be able to either sign up as a group, or as an individual. When you register for an event as a group, it makes it much easier to plan and fundraise. When you register as an individual participant, there would have to already be a Scouts Canada Contingent attending the event that you could join.
There are a couple of ways. On the International Events page, we’ve listed events that already have a Scouts Canada Contingent set up. You could also email intl@scouts.ca to find out more information about an event that you’re interested in. When there is already a contingent, there is already a Contingent Leader, who will be able to provide more information to you, and help you register for the event.
Yes! Scouts Canada has a long history of providing volunteers and support to international events in the form of International Service Team (IST) members. To run smoothly, international events require an army of volunteers, with all sorts of different backgrounds and specialties
The participation or IST registration costs vary depending on the event and the country that is hosting it. As an example, the previous two World Scout Jamborees cost $4,560 and $4,400 in the U.K and Sweden respectively. This included airfare and pre-jamboree gatherings.
Not at this time, but there are countless opportunities to fundraise to help offset costs.
The first step is contacting the International Committee at intl@scouts.ca. We can verify that any event you’re interested in is authorized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. This way too, we can help you register your group or yourself for the event!
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