International Opportunities
BSA/SAJ Jamborette
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Scouting Association of Japan (SAJ) on Okinawa have a Jamborette every two years to help promote friendship between the two Scouting Organizations. Click here for more info.
International Activity Badge
The International Activity Award recognizes Scouts and Scouters who have taken part in a variety of international scouting experiences at through the activities of their unit, council, and world scouting international activities. The emblem is worn as a temporary award on the right pocket of the uniform. It is not worn in place of or alongside the World Crest emblem. A 5-inch jacket patch is also authorized for wear.
Interpreter Strips
Youth and Adult members (Cub and Webelos Scouts, Boy and Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts, plus adult Scouters in all programs) may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired by:
- Carrying on a 5-minute conversation in this language.
- Translating a 2-minute speech or address.
- Writing a letter in the language (Does not apply for sign language)
- Translating 200 words or more from the written word
Interpreter Strips are worn centered above the Boy Scouts of America Strip.
The World Conservation Award
The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers to "think globally" and "act locally" to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment. Please see the Conservation Page of this site for specific requirements for each level.
International Scouter’s Award
The International Scouter's Award encourages Scouters to broaden their involvement in Scouting through participation in world Scouting activities and recognizes Scouters for their contributions to world Scouting.
Please visit the BSA’s International Division for a list of requirements.
International Scouting Opportunities
Sweden will be home to the 22nd World Jamboree in 2011. The theme for the Jamboree is "Simply Scouting."It’s not too early to think about attending this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend as a Scout.
There are a variety of international events that BSA scouts and venturers can take part in. The World Organization of the Scout Movement keeps a database of events taking place around the planet Why not make your next adventure an international one?
World Scouting and Overseas Facilities
International accommodations for Scouts are available in Switzerland and in England. All offer one-day visits also. All require advance reservations. Contact the BSA’s International Division for details.
Kandersteg International Scout Center
Kandersteg International Scout Center in the Alps of Switzerland is operated by the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Dormitory and campsites plus mountain climbing and ski programs are offered. http://www.kisc.ch
Baden-Powell House
Baden-Powell House, London, England, operated by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom, offers lodging and meals. http://www.scouts.org.uk/nationalcentres/bpactivity.html
Gilwell Park
Gilwell Park, near London, is also operated by the Scout Association. It offers both indoor and campsite lodging facilities plus program activities. http://www.scouts.org.uk/nationalcentres/gilwellactivity.html
Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, the site of B-P’s first experimental scout camp, offers limited indoor and campsite facilities. It is operated by the National Trust. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-brownseaisland