5th World Scout Jamboree
The 5th World Scout Jamboree was the World Scout Jamboree where 81-year-old Robert Baden-Powell gave his farewell.
Organizational details
The Jamboree in Vogelenzang, Bloemendaal in the Netherlands was opened on 31 July 1937 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, with 28,750 Scouts from 54 countries attending. Scouts Association had intended to bring up to 10,000 Scouts. Given 650 water taps and 120 showers, it was considered the cleanest jamboree to date. The main camp was at Vogelenzang, the Sea Scout camp was at Bennebroek, now both part of the Bloemendaal municipality. The host site was on the farm of the Vertegaal family.Symbol
The symbol used for the world jamboree is the Jacob's staff, which was used during the exploration of new territories in the Age of Discovery by Dutch sailors. The ten arms symbolize the ten articles of the Scout Law. After this jamboree, the Jacob's staff became the award of gratitude for the Netherlands Scout organizations. Wooden versions were given to Scouts who had supported the jamboree organization. Later on, the silver and gold Jacob's staff became official awards of gratitude in the Dutch national Scouts organization.Subcamps
The camp consisted of 12 subcamps, each with its own badge color:- camp 1: yellow
- camp 2: green
- camp 3: red
- camp 4: light-blue
- camp 5:dark-blue
- camp 6:red/white
- camp 7:blue/white
- camp 8:yellow/green
- camp 9: orange
- camp 10: green/white
- camp 11: orange/white
- camp 12: white
Girls and Cub Scouts
Although girls did not participate in the jamboree, they were allowed to give a salute to Olave Baden-Powell, their Chief Guide. Also, a special Cub Scout day was organized during the jamboree.Closure and farewell
At the closure of the event on 9 August 1937, Baden-Powell pointed out the symbol of this jamboree: the Jacob's Staff and took his farewell.Notable Scouts/visitors
Moving pictures
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