Activities at Jamboree Denmark 2026

The activity catalog will be published in april. You will be able to read about the free (Drop-in) and sign-up activities available in the activity areas at the camp. You will find activities for all age groups. 

Shortly after publishing the catalog we will open the activity-registration. It is expected that the system will be open for 3 weeks, during which you will be able to wish for activities. This gives the leaders time to talk to their Scouts about what they would like to do at camp. The system will then close again for a short period of time while activities are allocated according to the wishes. Finally, the system opens again and all remaining spaces can be booked. Available activities can be booked throughout the camp. 

With this method we aim to ensure as fair a distribution of activities as possible and to give leaders an opportunity to involve the Scouts without all the most popular activities becoming fully booked in the meantime. 

Further information will follow when the activity catalog is published and registration opens. 

The camp’s major activity areas are named after the corners of the world. 

Activity Centre North: This will be the location of the sub-camp day for subcamp “forest” and “Sea”. A stage is also located at this area where there will be shows for everyone during the week. 

Activity Centre South: Is located in Hedeland’s gravel pit, where the larger, wilder and more space-consuming activities will be located. Here you can also visit the landmark from Spejdernes Lejr 2022. 

Activity Centre East: Is located in extension of the Camp Square. Here the scouts will learn more about international scouting, spirituality and sustainability. The sub-camp days for “Country” and “City” will be located here. There will also be a stage with shows available to all participants. 

Activity Centre West: Is a large and vibrant area filled with educational and fun activities where scouts can easily spend a whole day. Here you’ll also find cafés and food trucks, as well as the opportunity to get your packed lunches chilled and your water bottles filled. 

Flintesø: Where the “Scout Meeting” is located (more information about this can be found in Information package 2). 

Store Scene: is located at the foot of the Hedeland ski slope where, in addition to the two large campfires, other major camp events will also be held. 

Outside the camp: There are also several activity areas outside the campsite, including Roskilde, Høje-Taastrup, Veddelev Havn, Roskilde University and at “Fremtidens Spejderhytte” on the edge of Hedeland. 

Activity buses will transport participants to the activity areas located outside the camp. Departure will be from a central bus stop at subcamp “Sea” (Havet). A bus ticket with route and time is automatically included when you sign up for an activity that takes place outside the camp. 

In Roskilde you can meet Vikings or spend the night in the cathedral. From Veddelev Harbor, scouts will be able to experience sailing on Roskilde Fjord. Roskilde University is home to the FabLab, among other things. In Høje Taastrup, scouts can learn more about sustainable food. At “Fremtidens spejderhytte”, the focus is on scouting in the past, present and future. 

The campfires are what tie the jamboree together in a beautiful bow. They mark the beginning and the end, when all the jamboree’s participants meet, first to start the jamboree together and finally to say a proper goodbye to one another. ​​

The opening campfire

The opening campfire takes place on Sunday evening, when all guides and scouts have safely arrived at Hedeland. This is where the jamboree opens with a bang, as all participants gather in front of Scenen (the arena) and light the campfire.​

We will of course sing the camp song and feel the thrill of being so many guides and scouts gathered in one place.​

The jamboree’s theme ‘connect and include’ is the focal point of the campfire, so link arms with your fellow guides and scouts and look forward to a cosy evening together with 30,000 other guides and scouts from near and far.​

We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you all for a spectacular opening!​

The closing campfire

The closing campfire will be held on Saturday evening, when the jamboree is drawing to a close. This is where we say see you soon to all our new and old guide and scout friends. ​​

We start already in the afternoon with a huge picnic on the grass, where all the jamboree’s participants are welcome to eat together.​

During the campfire, we look back on all the golden moments from the jamboree – the fun, the wild and the moving experiences.​

With the theme ‘connect and include’, we will create an evening in the true spirit of community. The aim is to recreate the atmosphere from the smallest patrol hikes, group camps, centre summer jamborees and the like, when you meet around the campfire in the evening, share funny anecdotes and performances and sing favourite guiding and scouting songs together. So there will not be a big concert as in previous years, but we will still finish with a big finale.​​

We say a fond farewell, and see you again at Jamboree Denmark 2030!​

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Fri-Rum (the Haven)( is a break at Scenen (the arena) on Tuesday evening for all leaders and volunteers aged 16 and over. It is for those who make sure there is food on the table in the group, that the guides and scouts get to bed on time, and those who keep the jamboree running as volunteers. In short, Fri-Rum is a haven for everyone who deserves a break: leaders, volunteers, group helpers, senior/clan guides and scouts and everyone in between. ​​

Bring a blanket or sleeping mat, your best friend and a cup of coffee, and we will provide laughter, cosiness and a strong scouting and guiding community.​

What are ‘open activities’, and what can you look forward to experiencing during them? ​

​Open activities are all the things you can do spontaneously at the jamboree, exactly when you feel like it – without needing to register in advance. Open activities therefore give you the freedom to choose exactly what you want to do at any given moment. Whether you are in the mood for high energy, creativity, reflection or something completely different, there will be activities that match exactly that.​​

Open activities give you freedom in your planning. ​

Before you arrive, you can plan which open activities you would like to visit. For example, if you have a pre-booked activity at Activity Centre West or in Roskilde, you can make a plan for which nearby open activities you would like to visit when you are already heading to that activity area. You can also simply wander around the sections and see what inspires you in the moment. ​​

Please note that open activities may also be marked ‘Be on time’ in the activity catalogue, which means you must be there when the activity begins in order to take part.​

There are open activities at Activity Centre East and in Roskilde, with the largest number of open activities gathered at Activity Centre West.​​

We recommend setting aside a full day for a trip to Activity Centre West. There are so many great activities here that everyone is sure to fill the whole day with fun and rewarding experiences.​ ​

In the activity catalogue, you can filter by ‘open activities’ and ‘At the jamboree’ to see all the many open activities waiting to tempt you.​​

Kropt’s Record Arena, FutureTown – the hunt through Baden-Powell’s cryptic puzzles and riddles – escape runs, singing and body percussion with the Ecoband, Find Democracy and the Science Pirates’ drop-in science tent. This is just a very small selection of the many different open activities you can discover.​​

When you get hungry, at Activity Centre West we have set up an entire section where you can eat your packed lunches or visit food trucks, ice cream kiosks and cafés.

On the outskirts of Hedeland, in beautiful surroundings, lies one of the first ‘Future Scout Huts’, donated by the A.P. Moller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Moller Foundation to Jamboree Denmark 2026 and Hedeland. Here, guides and scouts can experience the Guiding and Scouting of the future and find inspiration about the past, present and future through a wealth of exciting activities filled with fun, reflection, workshops and good conversations.​ ​

By working with the past, present and future, the guides and scouts gain an understanding of how today’s Guiding and Scouting has been shaped by previous generations, and that they themselves are active co-creators of the Guiding and Scouting of the future.​​

On a journey through time, the guides and scouts are first taken back to the beginning of the Scouting movement, where they explore the values it is built on and the ideas behind the Scouting method. With society in that period in mind, the guides and scouts are challenged to explore how themes such as wellbeing, community, gender, responsibility and nature were understood.​​

The guides and scouts are then brought back to the present day, where, through practical exercises, they consider how we now work on the basis of the past, while recognising that much has also changed. This helps them become aware of what they are already capable of and what they are good at. ​

Before setting off into the future, a keynote speaker (who changes from day to day) will encourage everyone to reflect on what society might look like in the years ahead. This forms the basis for the final part of the activity, where the guides and scouts work with their visions of future societal challenges and explore how the Guide and Scout Movement can be part of the solution.​​

The guides and scouts will define the first steps towards the future they imagine, based on concrete actions. The guides and scouts will also have the opportunity to work with their own hopes for the future, which will be anchored physically in the area through a “time capsule” and other visible marks. These will both give the place its own identity and serve as a lasting memory for the participants. A memory that should remind participants of the role they play in creating change.​​

Taken together, the activity strengthens the guides and scouts’ belief in their own significance, their ability to take action and their sense of belonging to the Guide and Scout Movement – both now and in the future.​

The children’s event Flimmer Five-Challenge on Saturday morning will be a very special experience, aimed at all guides and scouts under 12 years of age. Here we will laugh together, compete with one another and really feel the sense of community. The Danish youtuber Lakserytteren will also be dropping by. There will be surprising elements, lots of laughter and exciting competitions! There will be dancing, singing and cosy togetherness with Rikke and Sille from the Morning Party. ​​

Set the guides and scouts free at the Scout Stage for the children’s event on Saturday morning and let them experience the community and scout spirit up close!​

will be a very special moment on Monday evening, primarily aimed at guides and scouts aged 12–18. This is where they show one another that the community among young guides and scouts is strong, bold and brilliant. It will be an event where the guides and scouts themselves set the tone, and where the energy comes directly from the participants.

The event will be packed with laughter, crazy moments and competitions.    Along the way, there will be a shared moment for the entire jamboree, when everyone comes together for a big gathering. But the young people are at the forefront, setting the pace.​

The Morning Party is primarily for guides and scouts under 12 years of age, and takes place every morning from Sunday to Friday at the Scout Stage by Activity Centre East. Here, the guides and scouts meet Rikke and Sille, who will warm up legs, arms, dance moves and singing voices together with all participants – with fun competitions, catchy songs and some truly special moments. ​​

Do you want to be sure of starting the day well? Then bring your guides and scouts, your friendship group and your neighbouring group along to the Morning Party!​

The aim is for the scouts to encounter the stories and values of Christianity in different ways, sometimes in silence, sometimes through play, creativity, singing and fun. Scouts can look forward to a good mix of free and enrollment activities, such as the church’s own escape room with ancient prophecies, star maps and mysterious clues. There will also be pop-up activities, beatbox services, taizé, morning devotions, evening devotions and much more. There are activities and experiences for all ages.

The big camp service takes place on Sunday, July 19 at 13:00.

The Semerkand Scouts host the camp’s mosque, where everyone is welcome to stop by, ask questions, participate in prayer or just be curious. There are both daily prayers and Friday prayers.

This is where the camp comes together, finds peace and feels that everyone belongs together and belongs. The goal of Gathering is to create an open, cross-body space where everyone can participate and together we can find out what Gathering means for the individual and our community.

Calm, reflection, faith, meeting people and the hymn are different expressions of the same thing: Making space for each other, meeting each other openly and taking time to both feel and share the thoughts that make us stronger scouts and people.

The gathering area at Activity Square East becomes the heart of reflection, contemplation and those moments when you can feel the spirit of scouting in your belly. Here we work with what binds us together through the community we are all part of, regardless of scarf color, faith or background. In the Gathering Area you will find, among other things:

Samlingspunktet, som er placeret midt i samlingsområdet, er et stort telt fyldt med ro, nærvær og plads til de store og små samtaler. Det er et frirum, der inviterer til fordybelse og ro, hvor spejderånden folder sig ud i nye former. Her kan spejderne tage en pause. Der vil også undervejs være inspirerende oplæg og små talks.

The Hour of Reflection is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 19:30. This is where the whole camp steps out of the activity rut and makes space to reflect, talk together and cultivate spirituality. 

The Hour of Reflection is a quiet evening activity and a kind of culture night in first gear. During the Hour of Reflection, you can experience different activities and events with a focus on slowing down and finding peace so that thoughtfulness and reflection can occur. A small breathing space in the middle of the camp where the first days’ impressions can soak in and make room for more impressions for the rest of the camp. 

Some of the activities available during the other activity periods will be in a format adapted to the Hour of Reflection, so that they take place at a slower pace and focus on reflection and contemplation. In addition, there will be activities planned exclusively for the Hour of Reflection that cannot be experienced at any other time. A more detailed program and catalog for the Hour of Refelction will follow closer to the camp. 

The activities will primarily be at eye level with age groups from 8-17 years, but also for adults and children under 8 years. Children under 8 are recommended to be accompanied by an adult. 

Time for reflection. The Hour of Reflection gives participants the opportunity to think about their own values, habits and general way of being in life. The activities play a part in this, so you leave the Hour of Reflection with food for thought. 

Space to talk together. Many different cultures and traditions come together at SL26, which is why it is an ideal place to reflect on your own point of view. A main focus of the Hour of Reflection is therefore to make room for differences to meet so that people can learn more about themselves and each other. In some activities, the focus is on dialog. 

An opportunity to cultivate spirituality. Whether you carry your faith in your bag, left it at home, or have none at all, the Hour of Reflection provides a space for spirituality to be discussed, explored and possibly developed. If nothing else, it can be exciting to learn about others’ relationships with spirituality. 

The Friendship Award badge is achieved by the scouts by completing tasks and participating in activities with their patrols. All tasks have in common that they focus on building friendship and understanding across cultures and nationalities. The badge can be done throughout the camp and does not need to be completed in a single day. More information will follow later. 

In the International Café, Scouts can meet new friends and taste delicacies from near and far together.

Thursday is International Day, where there will be an extra focus on international scouting. A major international joint activity will be offered in each sub-camp. The subcamp “City” (Byen) can experience the international joint activity on Tuesday, as they are participating in the subcamp day on Thursday. 

International Day (Thursday) will end with the International Campfire, where everyone can enjoy the international scouting spirit. The campfire will be in English.  

These are located at Camp Square and Activity Area East. Here the scouts can be inspired to learn about the possibilities of traveling and experiencing the world as a scout or participate in various international activities. There will be opportunities to seek inspiration and concrete knowledge of how to use international material at home in the group or how to plan a trip out into the world. If the scouts dream of making a difference organizationally in WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) or WOSM (World Organisation of the Scout Movement), then the International Hub will be be the place to come seek inspiration and knowledge.