The UK Scouts arrived a day early to help people from other countries when they arrived. On the first night there was a UK opening party which featured Peter Duncan (Chief Scout), JK from Radio 1, Lemar, Liberty X (their final gig) and Anne Foy from CBBC.

On the third day there was the official opening which really kick started the Jamboree and in the evening there was a party with lots of acts from around the World, it may have rained all night but this didn’t stop the thousands of Scouts from dancing and having an amazing time.
On 1st August everyone rose early to head down to the main arena for 7.30 to celebrate exactly 100 years since the start of Scouting. During the morning there was a live link to Brownsea Island where Peter Duncan and 2 Scouts from every Scouting country were celebrating the centenary on the spot where Scouting started. Every Scout in the world renewed their promise in their own languages; many white doves were released to signify the world peace at the Jamboree. There was a very moving moment when Baden Powell’s (founder) grandson read his last message to Scouts, there was a very strong bond between everyone and there were few people with dry eyes.

During the Jamboree the Scouts took part in many activities including community service, visiting Gilwell Park (home of Scouting). They also found out about food, clothes, sports, music, dance and traditions from different countries as well as learning about issues in the world such as AIDs, refugees, climate change and slaves. They also spent a day at a local reservoir taking part in various water activities.