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Welcome to Jamboree26 in Sweden

In the summer of 2026, The Guides and Scouts of Sweden (Scouterna) welcome scout groups from all over the world to join us at the Swedish national jamboree, Jamboree26.

Swedish scouts and international guests will experience a large and bustling scout camp where we meet, build bridges, and tie friendship knots. We overcome challenges together and grow through adventure, both as individuals and as a group.

When? 25 July – 1 August, 2026.

Where? Norra Åsum, just outside the city of Kristianstad in Skåne, the most southern region of Sweden. The camp site is close to where the World Scout Jamboree was held in 2011.

Registration: Autumn 2025 until beginning of 2026.

Välkomna!

What is a Swedish jamboree?

A Swedish national jamboree gathers approximately 10 000 to 15 000 participants and is held every fourth year. Swedish jamborees are large, lively and colorful events, but still close to nature. Simply scouting at it's best.

Jamboree26 has the theme Together. No one is an island. The Swedish jamboree will be better together with international guests.

Preliminary Registration – get the Jamboree Bulletins

If you are preparing for your group to go to the Swedish National Scout Jamboree 2026, make sure to submit the preliminary group registration form. This is a simple, non-binding registration that helps us prepare for your needs in the best possible way and ensures you get the Jamboree Bulletins regularly.

Enter non-binding preliminary group registration

Who can participate?

Everyone! Scouts and guides are all welcome, as are groups from national scout organisations and associations.

Scouterna is a co-ed organisation and is a member of both World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

We welcome international camp staff, contingents, and small troops alike to Jamboree26. Fill out the short preliminary registration above (non-binding) so that we can be informed of your interests and needs, and to receive upcoming bulletins.

Participants and staff

Participants: All ages are welcome to join but the program activities are aimed for participants in the age groups 10-11, 12-14 and 15-17 years old. Those 18 years or older can participate either as leaders for a group of scouts or as camp staff (IST). See below.

Camp staff: For those 18 years and older we offer a wide range of volunteer camp staff tasks. As camp staff you will be part of a patrol and assigned to one or many different tasks during the week.

Host group: All international scout groups will be paired with a Swedish host scout group well in advance so that you can make contact and prepare your practical arrangements for the camp. You and your host group will camp together and hopefully they can support you with some of the camp equipment needed etc.

Language, registration and participation fee

Language: The primary language at the jamboree will be Swedish but relevant practical information and activity instructions will be available also in English. Almost all Swedish people above 13 speak English so there will always be someone to ask if needed. Your host scout group will also be able to help you with any information or communication needed.

Registration and participation fee: Registration of scout groups and participants will most likely open during late autumn 2025 and close in January 2026. The participation fee will be determined and communicated well in advance of registration opening. As a reference, our national jamboree in 2022 had a fee of 2950 SEK for scouts and 2700 SEK for leaders.

Food and tourist info

Food and culture: With a lot of experience in hosting international scouts, not least at the World Scout Jamboree 2011, we are well aware of the different cultural needs and expectations regarding food, daily routines and religious customs. We know that the best way to handle any cultural differences is with curiosity and dialogue and we choose to see them as a possibility to learn, not as a problem.

How to get to Jamboree26: As a part of our sustainability focus we highly recommend everyone who can to come by train. There are several daily direct trains from both Copenhagen and Stockholm to Kristianstad C and from there a bus line takes you all the way to the camp site. The closest international airport is in Copenhagen.

Tourist info: If you want to extend your adventure and stay a bit longer in the region, our partners at Region Skåne are happy to help you with recommendations and information. Please have a look at www.visitskane.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the jamboree be located?

Norra Åsum, just outside the city Kristianstad in Skåne, the most southern part of Sweden. The camp site is close to where the World Scout Jamboree was held in 2011 and offer a lovely variety of open fields, forest and groves. The Swedish National Jamboree in 2022 was held on the same camp site.

When will the jamboree take place?

The jamboree starts July 25th and ends August 1st, 2026.

When do we register?

The online registration will open during mid-autumn 2025 and close early 2026 for scout groups and on April 30th 2026 for camp staff. More information about the registration and details needed will be included in the coming Bulletins.

There will be a non-binding preliminary registration open in Spring 2025 for international groups. The preliminary registration will ensure you are included in the Bulletin’s distribution list.

What’s your policy on alchohol and drugs?

We do not allow the use of alcohol or drugs. This applies to everyone on Jamboree26, including all international participants, leaders and staff.

What language is expected for communication?

All necessary information will be available in English, in some cases written and in other spoken.

What can we do if we want to stay longer in Sweden?

If you want to extend your adventure and stay a bit longer in the region, both we and our partners at Region Skåne are happy to help you with recommendations and information. Please have a look at www.visitskane.com.

What ages are welcome?

Everyone is welcome! There will be activities for participants aged 10-18. Scouts and guides participate with a leader. You are welcome as a part of the camp staff team from the age of 18. For staff ages 18–25 there will be rover scout activities that will be able to combine with being a camp staff.

How much will it cost?

The fee will be announced early autumn 2025 and will be including all activities and all meals. Note that the fee does not include travel to and from the site, personal or group camp equipment, pocket money for ice-cream, souvenirs, camp T-shirt etc.

How many participants are you expecting?

With this being the third recurring Swedish National Jamboree the interest is high so we hope to gather between 12.000–15.000 scouts, with 10 % coming from outside of Sweden.

How is ”Norra Åsum” pronounced?

Something like ”Nora Awesome”.

How do we get there?

As a part of our sustainability focus we highly recommend everyone who can to come by train. There are several daily direct trains from Copenhagen to Kristianstad C and from there a bus line takes you all the way to the camp site.

Does the jamboree have a theme?

The theme for Jamboree26 is ”Together.”.

The theme means to cooperate together, but also the opportunity to be a co-creator of the jamboree. We all create Jamboree26 – together.

Do I need to complete a Safe from harm-course to participate

Yes, all adult leaders must complete their local version of safe from harm to participate.

Can I be a volunteer camp staff?

For those 18 years and older we offer a wide range of volunteer camp staff tasks. As camp staff you will be part of a patrol and assigned to one or many different tasks during the week. In your registration you will have the possibility to list your interest for different areas of work. Registration for camp staff is individual and separated from the scout group registration. We expect the registration to open during mid-autumn 2025 and close on April 30th, 2026. As international camp staff you are expected to communicate in English. The participant fee for camp staff will be announced prior to when the registration opens. The camp period for staff will be a couple of days before and after the participant camp period. Specific dates will be communicated prior to registration.

Are international participants welcome?

Yes!