Nathaniel, Explorer Scout from Tonbridge

Nate was awarded £100 to help with the cost of attending Kent’s International Jamboree in Aug 2025.

“Before we went, I was really nervous about going and being around so many people, thinking I would only go for the first few days. So I was pleased when my adventure with the 17^th Tonbridge Scouts to KIJ was awesome. It was a great experience especially as I had all my friends and we did so many activities with each other which made the whole experience worth doing. I made so many precious memories, like the excitement of first arriving at my subcamp not knowing what is to come, or like when I got in the back of the 4×4 truck to embark on a bumpy track that took us through the woods. There was always something to do like the festival rides or the climbing activities. On the first day there was a massive concert with Scouting for Girls where everyone was singing and dancing and screaming (it was very loud). The following day I had to wake up early to do the colour run which meant walking through a foot deep of muddy, cold water. After I trailed through the mud I met Dwayne Fields the Chief Scout and even shook hands with him. Then we had our subcamp activities for the rest of the week like trampolining, nerf gun fights and the climbing walls. There were many shops to buy food and drinks and watch movies with your friends, of course I had to try the caramel ice coffee while watching Monsters Inc. on the big screen. There was no time for not having fun, I made so many new friends from other countries and even had a water fight with some Maltese scouts. Overall, I learnt to always give something a go and to be open to new people.

I had an amazing time and I am so pleased I stayed for the whole week. Thank you for helping to funding this experience I had such an amazing time. I have added in some photos.”