26th WSJ (Poland) – 2027

In 2027, Poland will host one of the world’s largest Scouting events – the 26th World Scout Jamboree. This is a unique opportunity for young people from around the globe to come together in one place to explore, learn, and build lifelong friendships.

Click here for the official WSJ page.

Click here for the UK Contingent Hub for both Unit and IST.

Latest news


See below for the recording of the Jamboree webinar.

Applications to join the 26th WSJ Unit are now closed.

International Service Team (IST) information provided below.

Click here for answers to FAQs.

The selection weekend for the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit will take place 11–12 October.

Jamboree webinar

Above is the recording from the recent Jamboree webinar (September 2025).

Meet the Berkshire Jamboree Unit Leader Team

Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit

Berkshire Scouts will be supporting a single Unit to the 26th WSJ to be held in Poland. See tables below for further details.

International Service Team (IST)

Applications for IST now open.

Click here for further information from HQ and to register for the IST webinar (10 September).

For further information and enquiries:
Contact Simon Pickett, County Programme Team Lead

Key dates

2025
Leader Team online applications open1 May
Deadline for Leader Team applications30 May
Leader Team selection weekend21–22 June
IST applications open29 August
IST webinar10 September
Jamboree webinar (1)19 September
Jamboree webinar (2)23 September
Closing date for Unit applications1 October
Unit member selection weekend11–12 October

Document store

Information & Application Formclick here
FAQs v2click here
Person specifications – Unit Leadership Teamclick here
Role description – Unit Leaderclick here
Role description – Deputy Unit Leaderclick here
Role description – Unit Leader Team member (x2)click here

How to get involved

Register interest in volunteering or join our youth programme