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Namaste, let's travel today to India, not only home to one of the Girl Guide world centres - Sangam - but also home to the Ganges subcamp! When you first notice this subcamp all you can see is the wonderful arch way leading you into a subcamp full of beauty. Steve, the subcamp leader, said […...

Have you noticed the busy crew around the stages making everything happen on time? That's the stage crew who use all sorts of cool equipment to jazz up our events - lighting, radios, sound and even pyrotechnics! They work through all our amazing acts including the opening ceremony, EIJ presents and ...

Our participants have the chance to dive into a range of ‘anytime’ activities during their free time throughout the week. From building sandcastles with the Camp Chiefs to playing retro games in Daisy’s Gaming Shed, there truly is something for everyone! Retro Rewind: A Journey Through Gaming'...

-By Alex Jacobs and Lauren Game Fancy cooling down in this heat? Slide on down to Wet and Wild for a wild ride. Kayaking, Marine challenge, Rowing, Body Zorbing are just a few activities on offer at this zone. Welly Wanging is a great way to test the strength of any participant, whilst having a [&he...

Rhea Varker, a cake baker from Canvey Island, has worn a lot of different hats at EIJ over the years. "I've been a Participant, and a member of Staff, in Build, Carnival, Entertainment, the Coffee Shop, and I was in Reef Knot!", she says. Reef Knot was EIJ's very own band in 2008. On Monday [&hellip...

Looking out over the beautiful vista from the Village Green, the Subcamps are arranged in front of you like a fan of bustling activity. Just around to one side are the lush green flags of Zambezi Subcamp. In the centre you will find a shady and cool(ish) retreat with the friendly subcamp staff waiti...

When you were younger, did you ever want to explore what your older Guide and Scout friends got to experience?  Well, that’s what EIJ in a Day is for! Today we had Guides and Scouts of all ages come along to get an insider into what Essex Jamboree has to offer and by the sounds […]...

Why not take a leisurely stroll down to Mississippi Subcamp, you won’t be out of your depth here. Being the second longest river in America reaching 2,340 metres; you will be in for an adventure for sure!  The gateways of the groups illustrate the variety of continental States and the Canadia...

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a prepper or are just interested in self reliance, the Survival zone is the place for you! This morning, Nile Subcamp tried out the activities. The activities available to participants include fire-lighting, woggle making, knot tying, sumo wrestling and Africa...

By Susie Williams, Kaitlyn Lafferty and Lauren Game  Last night, as the sun was setting behind the stage, the Famous Potatoes blew us away with their accordion skills and dancing prowess. It seems that everyone got the memo to bring flannels, cowboy hats, blow-up farm animals and boots. Did you see...

Have you been down to the land of inflatables and teamwork yet? It’s a knockout has everything you could dream of, inflatable slides, water, dancing and more slides! Did you know it is run by Southend Gang show ASU? They really show it with their dance inn and energy! The song choices are very nos...

Tucked in behind the Soft Rock Café, you’ll find the 14-17 retreat, the part of the camp set aside specifically for our older participants to relax, make friends and try the marvelous mocktails with a river-related twist. Bee, Elsie and Anna from East Reading Explorers are camping on Murray Subca...

A major aspect of this Jamboree is the active participation of Scouts and Guides from overseas. These delegations from across the world would not have been possible without the tireless work of EIJ's International Team, led by Lynne and Louise. They have been answering questions, solving issues, and...

[Content warning, This short advertorial is Toto-lly loaded with bad Soft Rock puns] You certainly won’t have an All-Time Low if you visit the Soft Rock Café. The drinks served are no Cheap Trick. In this Red-Hot (Chilli Peppers?) weather, it’s the perfect occasion to enjoy smoothies and milksh...

If you can't go over it, you have to go under it! Whether you find the prospect of heights scary or exciting, there will be something for everyone at Up & Under! This zone is filled with an abundance of activities for you to enjoy from inflatable obstacle courses, slides, trampolines, zip lines,...