What is the Blair Atholl Jamborette?
The Blair Atholl Jamborette is the international Scouting experience of a lifetime! Nestled amid the rugged Scottish Highlands at historic Blair Castle, this premier event hosts more than a thousand Scouts and leaders from around the world for 10 fun-filled days of camping, camaraderie and all-out adventure.
In addition to making new friends and learning new skills, participating Scouts stretch the boundaries of what’s possible! There’s truly something for everyone at the Blair Atholl Jamborette, like gorge walking, canyoning, international Scout games, hiking, biking, canoeing, archery, fishing, bushcraft, the Blair Country Faire, Cirque de Blair, Blair Radio, movie making, mud runs and much, much more!
What’s the history of this great event?
The Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette began in 1946 as a way to bring together global Scouts as the world recovered from the devastation of WW2. The brainchild of Jack Stewart, former International Commissioner, his unique idea was a patrol-based Jamborette (as opposed to a troop-based Jamboree) with each patrol combining Scottish and overseas Scouts. By living together as patrols, Scouts would get to know each other far better than if they remained in discrete troops. Following the first event’s huge success, Scouts Scotland decided to hold the Blair Atholl Jamborette every two years thereafter, as has been the case ever since!
When is the 2024 Blair Atholl Jamborette?
The next Blair Atholl Jamborette is scheduled for July 12 – 31, 2024.
Who is eligible to attend the 2024 Blair Atholl Jamborette?
The 2024 Blair Atholl Jamborette is open to Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers ages 14-17 (boys and girls). To attend the 2024 event, applicants must:
- be at least 14 years old and not older than 17 years old by July 11, 2024
- have the full support of their parents/guardians
- inform their home unit leader (Scoutmaster, Skipper, Crew or Post Advisor) of their application
What is the commitment required to participate in the 2024 Blair Atholl Jamborette?
Financial Commitment: The estimated participation cost per-Scout is $3,000. Participating Scouts will have the opportunity to fundraise together with the CYC Blair Atholl Jamborette contingent and as individuals.
Time Commitment: Prior to departing for Scotland and beginning in September 2023, participating Scouts will attend contingent meetings every other month, two group fundraisers and two contingent campouts.
What are key dates to know before applying?
- April 29, 2023 – CYC Open House
- May 15, 2023 – Applications Close
- May 21-23, 2023 – Candidate Interviews
- May 25, 2023 – Contingent Selected and Informed
Space is limited!
Contact Steve Agnew (steve.agnew.ct@gmail.com) with CYC for more information!
