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...

If you’ve ever been to a large Scout event in the UK, chances are you’ve seen representatives from ScoutMed, the National Scout Active Support Unit (NSASU) for first aid and medical treatment. ScoutMed is made up of a huge range of volunteers from doctors to first-aiders, who are committed to at...

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...

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...

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,...

The Amazon Subcamp connects Guides and Scouts from around the world, promoting both the global environment and sustainability. Beautiful gateways, using recycled materials and representations of native animals, decorate the length of the Subcamp. Displays of many international flags on the gateways,...

Bonjour! Seine Subcamp, like the real Seine in France, hosts many Olympic decorations on their gateways. Some using recycled materials, custom fonts and even including their own Peggy (we see you 10th leigh on Sea Guides). 1st Shenfield Scouts hung flags from many countries highlighting their inclus...