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{{Infobox WorldScouting | image = 5thworldscoutjamboreebadge1.jpg | caption = Badge for Subcamp 1 | type = event | name = 5th World Scout Jamboree | location = [[Bloemendaal|Vogelenzang]] | country = [[Netherlands|the Netherlands]] | f-date = 1937 | members = 28,750 Scouts}}
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The '''5th World Scout Jamboree''' was the [[World Scout Jamboree]] where 81-year old [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]] gave his farewell.  
The '''5th World Scout Jamboree''' was the [[World Scout Jamboree]] where 81-year old [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]] gave his farewell.  


== Organizational details ==
== Organizational details ==
The [[Jamboree (Scouting)|Jamboree]] in [[Vogelenzang]], [[Bloemendaal]] in the [[Netherlands]] was opened on 1937-07-31 by Queen [[Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]], with 28,750 [[Boy Scout|Scouts]] from 54 countries attending. Given 650 water taps and 120 showers, it was considered the cleanest jamboree to date.
The Jamboree in Vogelenzang, Bloemendaal in the Netherlands was opened on [[1937-07-31]] by Queen [[Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]], with 28,750 [[Boy Scout|Scouts]] from 54 countries attending. Given 650 water taps and 120 showers, it was considered the cleanest jamboree to date.


=== Symbol ===
[[Image:5thworldscoutjamboreebadge1.jpg|thumb|left|badge for subcamp 1]]
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 [[Netherlands|Dutch]] sailors.  The ten arms symbolize the ten commandments of the [[Scout Law]].  After the jamboree the Jacob’s staff became the award of gratitude for the Netherlands Scout organizations.
 
=== Subcamps ===
The camp consisted of 12 subcamps, each with its own badge colour, viz.,  subcamp 1: yellow, subcamp 2: green, subcamp 3: red, subcamp 4: light-blue, subcamp 5: dark-blue, subcamp 6: read/wite, subcamp 7: blue/white, subcamp 8: yellow/green, subcamp 9: orange, Woestduin subcamp: green/white, water camp: orange/white.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://nationaalmuseum.scouting.nl/htm/1937-1995.htm | title = Wereld Jamborees | publisher = Nationaal Scouting Museum | language = Dutch | accessdate = 2006-09-20}}</ref>
The camp consisted of 12 subcamps, each with its own badge colour, viz.,  subcamp 1: yellow, subcamp 2: green, subcamp 3: red, subcamp 4: light-blue, subcamp 5: dark-blue, subcamp 6: read/wite, subcamp 7: blue/white, subcamp 8: yellow/green, subcamp 9: orange, Woestduin subcamp: green/white, water camp: orange/white.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://nationaalmuseum.scouting.nl/htm/1937-1995.htm | title = Wereld Jamborees | publisher = Nationaal Scouting Museum | language = Dutch | accessdate = 2006-09-20}}</ref>
[[Image:5thworldscoutjamboree2.png|thumb|right|badge for subcamp 3]]


== Girls and Cub Scouts ==
== Girls and Cub Scouts ==
Although girls did not participate in the jamboree (until the [[16th World Scout Jamboree]] in Australia), 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.
Although girls didn't participate in the jamboree (not until the [[16th World Scout Jamboree]] in Australia, 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 ==
== Closure and farewell ==
At the closure of the event on 1937-08-09, Baden-Powell pointed out the symbol of this jamboree: the Jacob's Staff and took his farewell.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.scoutmuseum.nl/jamboree/j1937.htm | title = 5e Wereldjamboree 1937 | publisher = Scoutmuseum | language = Dutch | accessdate = 2006-09-20}}</ref>
At the closure of the event on [[1937-08-09]], Baden-Powell pointed out the symbol of this jamboree: the Jacob Staff. With its ten arms, it symbolized the ten commandments of the [[Scout Law]]. And took his farewell.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.scoutmuseum.nl/jamboree/j1937.htm | title = 5e Wereldjamboree 1937 | publisher = Scoutmuseum | language = Dutch | accessdate = 2006-09-20}}</ref>
 
{{cquote|I am nearing the end of my life. Most of you are at the beginning, and I want your lives to be happy and successful. You can make them so by doing your best to carry out the Scout Law all your days, whatever your station and wherever you are. Now goodbye. God bless you all. God bless you.}}
 
== See also ==
=== Famous Scouts/visitors ===
* [[André Lefèvre (Scouting)]]
* [[Jan van Hoof]] went to the Jamboree in Vogelenzang
* [[Leonard Webb]] went to the Jamboree in Vogelenzang


=== Moving pictures ===
:''I am nearing the end of my life. Most of you are at the beginning, and I want your lives to be happy and successful. You can make them so by doing your best to carry out the Scout Law all your days, whatever your station and wherever you are. Now goodbye. God bless you all. God bless you.''
* [http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg1kYu2lLwI Jamboree film] ''(Silent)''
* [http://videotheek.surfnet.nl/play_proxy/mmc/2161/BG_11666-out.wmv Royal visit] ''(Dutch/English)''
* Long film in colour [http://videotheek.surfnet.nl/play_proxy/mmc/1214/BG_8936-out.wmv Part 1] [http://videotheek.surfnet.nl/play_proxy/mmc/1215/BG_8937-out.wmv Part 2] [http://videotheek.surfnet.nl/play_proxy/mmc/1216/BG_8943-out.wmv Part 3] ''(Silent)''


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920 Jamboree Histories at ScoutBase]
*[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920 Jamboree Histories at ScoutBase]
* [http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_jamboree/jamborees_history Jamboree Histories at Scout.org]
*[http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_jamboree/jamborees_history Jamboree Histories at Scout.org]


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5th World Scout Jamboree
5th World Scout Jamboree
Location Vogelenzang
Country the Netherlands
Date 1937
Attendance 28,750 Scouts

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The 5th World Scout Jamboree was the World Scout Jamboree where 81-year old Baden-Powell gave his farewell.

Organizational details

The Jamboree in Vogelenzang, Bloemendaal in the Netherlands was opened on 1937-07-31 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, with 28,750 Scouts from 54 countries attending. Given 650 water taps and 120 showers, it was considered the cleanest jamboree to date.

The camp consisted of 12 subcamps, each with its own badge colour, viz., subcamp 1: yellow, subcamp 2: green, subcamp 3: red, subcamp 4: light-blue, subcamp 5: dark-blue, subcamp 6: read/wite, subcamp 7: blue/white, subcamp 8: yellow/green, subcamp 9: orange, Woestduin subcamp: green/white, water camp: orange/white.[1]

Girls and Cub Scouts

Although girls didn't participate in the jamboree (not until the 16th World Scout Jamboree in Australia, 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 1937-08-09, Baden-Powell pointed out the symbol of this jamboree: the Jacob Staff. With its ten arms, it symbolized the ten commandments of the Scout Law. And took his farewell.[2]

I am nearing the end of my life. Most of you are at the beginning, and I want your lives to be happy and successful. You can make them so by doing your best to carry out the Scout Law all your days, whatever your station and wherever you are. Now goodbye. God bless you all. God bless you.

References

  1. "Wereld Jamborees" (in Dutch). Nationaal Scouting Museum. http://nationaalmuseum.scouting.nl/htm/1937-1995.htm. Retrieved 2006-09-20. 
  2. "5e Wereldjamboree 1937" (in Dutch). Scoutmuseum. http://www.scoutmuseum.nl/jamboree/j1937.htm. Retrieved 2006-09-20. 

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