香港童軍大露營
HONG KONG SCOUT JAMBOREE / JAMBORETTE
前言
香港有紀錄的最早一次童軍大露營可追溯至1914年，地點在中環瑪利兵房，即現今長江中心附近，聖約瑟書院的童子軍團在兵房舉行首次全團露營。30年代童子軍人數增多，開始有全港聯合舉行的童子軍露營，包括約在1938或39年舉行之「全港基督童子軍春季大露營」。1939年，九龍區童子軍舉辦了首次全區大露營；香港區童軍亦於1950年舉辦和平後首次全區露營。在過去近百年的歷史，香港曾舉辦八次全港童軍大露營。
Foreword
The earliest recorded Scout camping in Hong Kong can be traced to the year 1914. The camp was located at Murray Barracks in Central, a place close to Cheung Kong Centre today. The Scout Group of St. Joseph’s College held the first group camping there. By 1930s the number of Scouts had increased. Hong Kong wide Scout camping had also started. In 1938 or 1939, Hong Kong Christian Scout Spring Jamborette. Hong Kong District Scouts also held the first district Jamborette in 1950, after the World War II. In the past 100 years in history, Hong Kong held a total of 8 Hong Kong Jamborees/ Jamborettes.
全港童子軍金禧紀念大露營
1957年，為慶祝創辦人貝登堡勳爵誕辰百周年暨世界童子運動金禧紀念，總會在上水金錢村舉辦「全港童子軍金禧紀念大露營」。營期由10月19至22日，連接周末和重陽節假期舉行。參加人數約1,360名，約佔全港童子軍人數三份一，雖然沒有從外國來的童子軍。營地位於新界上水金錢村，距離上水火車站西南約2英哩，鄰近金錢村與高爾夫球場及香港政府上水農場。營地面積約81萬平方呎，為一平坦小崗，遍佈松樹，當中有兩條行車路貫通，另在營地東面有約十萬呎的營火場。營地設備齊全，包括自來水和電力供應，另附設救傷站和小賣部等設施。
Jamborette Colony Hong Kong
To celebrate the centenary of the birth of the founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell and Scout Movement’s golden jubilee, the Hong Kong Colony Jamborette was held in Kam Tsin Village in Sheung Shui for 4 days combining a weekend and the Chung Yeung Festival holiday from 19 October to 22 October 1957. It was held in the beautiful autumn season. 1,360 people participated in the Colony Jamborette, accounting for on-third of all the Scouts in Hong Kong. The Jamborette badge was similar to the emblem of the 9th World Scout Jamboree. The main designs for both were Tudor Rose and Scout’s Arrowhead. Below, there were Chinese characters 全港童子軍大露營 and at above there were English words Hong Kong Colony Jamborette. Inside the rose, B-P 1907 and 1957 were etched on. The camp fee was HKD5 per participants. It included foods for the entire duration of the camp and a camp badge.
The camp site was about 2 miles Southeast of Sheung Shui train station, close to Kam Tsin Village, golf course, and Sheung Shui Farm owned by the Hong Kong government. The camp site was on a flat hill, planted with plenty of pine trees in an area of about 810,000 square feet. Two roads went through the camp site. The camp site was well equipped with water and electricity were provided. First aid stations and kiosks were also set up.
香港金禧大露營
1961年是香港童子軍運動成立50周年紀念，總會在年底舉辦為期七日六夜的「香港金禧大露營」。營地位於市區邊緣、鄰近啟德機場的九龍仔(即九龍仔公園現址)。為了隆重其事，總會於兩年多前設立專責小組，並由資歷深厚的盧孟煊出任執行總監，負責籌劃及協助營主任馬基。金禧大露營的主題為「天下一家」，強調每位童子軍都是世界運動的一份子，不應受種族或國籍限制。在貝登堡的精神下，維繫於同一國際性的大家庭內，彼此皆為兄弟。參加的童子軍共2,732人，其中包括385名營地職員，與139名來自英國、星加坡、婆羅乃(今汶萊)、錫蘭(今斯里蘭卡) 、馬來亞、日本、南韓、菲律賓、澳洲及美國等11個海外地區的童子軍代表。
營期由1961年12月27日開始，到翌年1月2日結束。由香港童子軍總領袖柏立基督憲主持開幕儀式，英聯邦童子軍總領袖麥褀連爵士的到訪掀起了高潮。他在12月31日到營地巡視，並在翌日主持閉幕儀式。此外，最令營友難忘的還有惡劣的天氣，因營期正值隆冬，強烈季候風訊號的懸掛和12月30日傍晚的滂沱大雨令營地四處積水，部分帆布營帳因積水和強風倒塌，受影響的單位須撤離至鄰近的喇沙書院暫避。這正好考驗童子軍勇敢不怕難的精神，就如貝登堡所言：「任何傻瓜都能在晴天露營，祗有壞天氣才能顯示童子軍精神。」
Golden Jubilee Jamborette
The year 1961 marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of Hong Kong Scout Movement. The Scout Association of Hong Kong held the Golden Jubilee Jamborette for 6 nights and 7 days at year end. The camp site was located in Kowloon Tsai (now Morse Park) near Kai Tak Airport. It was considered as at the edge of the city at that time. To show its importance, the Scout Association of Hong Kong had set up a task force 2 years before, headed by senior officer Mang Huen Lo, Executive Commissioner responsible for planning and assistance to H. C. Ma, Camp Director. The theme of the Jamborette was One World, which emphasized the point that every Scout was a member of the World Scout Movement and there should be no limit imposed based on race or nationality. All Scouts were brothers of an international family under the spirit of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, 2,732 people participated in this Jamborette. 385 of the participants were camp staff and 139 were Scout representatives from 11 overseas territories including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Borneo, Ceylon, Malaya, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, and the United States of America.
The camp was held from 27 December 1961 to 2 January 1962. Sir Robert Black, Colony Chief Scout, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was highlighted by the visit of Sir Charles Maclean, Chief Scout of the Commonwealth, He toured the camp site on 31 December and presided over the closing ceremony the day after. In addition, what made the event unforgettable to the members of the camp was the severe weather. It was winter at the coldest coupled with the hoist of the strong monsoon signal and heavy rain in the evening of 30 December. The camp was flooded and some canvases collapsed due to the accumulation of water. Some units had to retreat to nearby La Salle College temporarily. The weather condition was a test of bravery and fearless spirit for the Scouts. Just like Lord Robert Baden-Powell once said, “Any fool can camp in a nice day and only adverse weather can show the spirit of the Scout. “
香港鑽禧大露營
1971年7月，總會於新界青山舉行為期一周之鑽禧大露營，慶祝本港童軍創立60周年鑽禧紀念。該次大露營規模龐大，除了本港童軍外，還邀請了東南亞各國童軍參加，總人數約5,000人。大會主題為「大同(Unity)」，藉以發揚童軍天下一家。各營區和職員的營章和營帽均依照所屬分營顏色區分，營章附有鈕孔可直接掛扣在制服上。與金禧大露營營章的設計相類，營友可將名字直接寫在章上作為名牌。和上次大露營相同，這次也要面對壞天氣的挑戰。原定營期為7月22至28日，惟22日颱風露茜襲港，致營期順延一天。颱風過後，部分營地建設受損，如新界地域的蘇瑪士營門受風暴破壞，但大家迅速行動，重整營地迎接23日之開幕禮。稍後另一颱風妮芊亦到襲，營地建設再度受到考驗，因天雨變成澤國，全部營友須撤離至鄰近新落成、尚未入伙的屯門新發邨度宿。正如貝登堡勳爵所言：「風雨為英雄門洗禮。」，同時為營友帶來自豪感的回憶，特別那些曾經歷過金禧大露營寒風冷雨的老童軍。閉幕禮於7月28日舉行，較原定延遲了一天。英聯邦總監格連太平紳士專程由英國來港主持，大會在熱烈氣氛下結束。
Diamond Jubilee Jamboree Hong Kong
The Scout Association held a week long Diamond Jubilee Jamboree in Castle Peak, New Territories in July 1971 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Hong Kong Scouts. This large scale Jamboree was attended by about 5,000 people including Hong Kong Scouts and Scouts from Southeast Asia countries. The theme of the jamboree was “Unity”, which emphasized on the spirit that all Scouts were brothers and sisters in the same family. The campsite was located at A1 Castle Peak Development (now Tai Hing Estate, Tuen Mun) with an area of 1,396,000 square feet. The camp had 5 sub-camps. The badge and cap for Scouts and staff in each sub-camp were distinguished by the different colour belonging to each sub-camp. The badge was attached with a button-hole and could also write his or her name directly on the badge, it was a new improvement. This jamboree was similar to the last Jamborette in that it was challenged with the adverse weather. The date of the Jamboree was shifted to 23 July t0 29 July from the original plan of 22 July to 28 July due to Typhoon Lucy. Typhoon damaged certain camp facilities, such as the gate to Sub-Camp Somers of the New Territories Region. However the Scouts re-established the campsite with the fastest possible speed and made it possible to open the site in time on 23 July. Shortly after Typhoon Nadine also visited the camp. Camp facilities were once again put up for the test. The camp was flooded due to heavy rain. All participants had to retreat to the newly built but unoccupied building of San Fat Estate in Tuen Mum for accommodation. Just like what Lord Robert Baden-Powell once said: “Hero is baptized by the winds and rain of adverse weather.” This experience brought memories with pride for the participants, especially those Scouts who braved the chilly wind and rain during the Golden Jubilee Jamborette.
The closing ceremony was held on 28 July, one day delay from original plan. Erskine Gladstone, JP, Chief Scout of the Commonwealth, made a special trip to preside over the closing ceremony. The Jamboree closed in an enthusiastic atmosphere.
其他
除以上大露營外，香港還有兩次小型的國際露營，規模雖然不大，但依然有各區童軍代表和海外童軍參與，分別是：
1975年的香港國際大露營
為使更多童軍享受世界童軍大露營的樂趣，並感受到世界童軍兄弟情誼，總會特於新界石崗軍營舉行國際童軍大露營。適逢政權易手，難民大量湧入香港，石崗軍營改為難民營，營地被逼改在較小的大埔林村舉行。營期由1975年7月27至29日，規模細小亦較簡單，但仍有在香港的外國童軍單位參加，如印尼童軍、美國童子軍和加拿大童軍等等。
Hong Kong International Camporee 75 Join-in
To let more Scouts to enjoy the fun from World Scout Jamboree and the friendship from Scouts worldwide, the Scout Association of Hong Kong planned Hong Kong International Camporee at Shek Kong Barracks. But due to the regime change in Vietnam, huge of refugees arrived in Hong Kong. The barracks was changed to refugee camp. Camporee was also forced to change its venue to the small camp at Lam Tsuen, Tai Po. The camp was held for 3 days from 27 July to 29 July 1975 only. Although campsite was small and simple, overseas Scout units in Hong Kong, such as Indonesian Scouts, US Scouts, Canadian Scouts, etc. participated.
1982年的香港國際露營
為慶祝世界童軍75周年紀念，總會於1982年12月8至30日，在香港大潭童軍營地舉行國際露營。由於場地所限，只能接納來自不同地方的200名童軍和50名領袖，包括在港的美國童子軍團和印尼童軍，銀禧區的童軍和啹喀童軍；亦有專誠來港參加的日本、菲律賓、星加坡等地的童軍代表。活動以小隊為單位，有一名領袖帶領。規模雖細小，卻能彰顯世界童軍大露營的意義，讓所有參加者體驗四海一家的精神。
Hong Kong International Jamborette 1982
To Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of World Scout Movement, the Scout Association of Hong Kong held the Hong Kong International Jamborette at Tai Tam Campsite from 8 December to 30 December 1982. Due to the venue limitation, the Jamborette could only receive about 200 Scouts and 50 leaders coming from different places, including US Scouts, Silver Jubilee District Scouts, and Gurkha's Scouts. There were also Scouts representative from Japan, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The activity was brought by leader was assigned to each team. Although it was a small scale Jamborette, the meaning of Jamboree was clearly exhibition and the spirit of friendship experienced by all participants.
香港鑽禧大露營
1986年底在新界西貢大埔仔舉行的「香港鑽禧大露營」是至今最大規模的大露營，來自本地和海外約5,200餘名營友齊慶祝香港童軍75周年鑽禧紀念。除了來自亞太區13個國家及地區的童軍外，還有本港八個青少年制服團體及來自廣州青年聯合會的代表參與。「邁進」為是次大露營的主題，意即童軍運動與時並進，邁步向前。營地原為英軍軍營之用，定名高希瑪軍營，但地盤平整後因政治形勢改變，香港政府還未決定用途，故借予童軍總會，以解決因缺乏合適營地致15年來未能再舉辦大露營的困難。營期由1986年12月27日至1987年1月1日，合共六日，並於12月28日由署理港督鍾逸傑爵士主持開幕禮，在致詞時勉勵童軍遵行75周年之主題，齊步向前「邁進」。
營期內，總會舉辦了兩項特別活動，分別是「尋蛋砌圖」及「繩結比賽」，以打破「健力士世界紀錄」為目標。雖然挑戰世界最快打出六個初級繩結的紀錄未能成功，但3,000多名幼童軍在指定時間內，把預先埋藏在營地的雞蛋找出來，總共找到72,731隻，成功打破美國創下的世界紀錄。
大露營完結後，香港童軍總會更頒發香港鑽禧大露營章予曾為大露營作出貢獻的工作人員，為香港童軍歷史上的首次。
Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree
The Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree, held in Tai Po Kung, New Territories, was the largest Jamboree to date. 5,200 local and overseas participants celebrated together the 75the Anniversary of Scouting in Hong Kong. In addition to Scouts from 13 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, 8 youth uniform groups in Hong Kong and representatives from Guangzhou Youth Association also participated in the event. The theme of the Jamboree was "March On", meaning that the Scout Movement would move and leap forward with time. The camp site was originally intended as a barracks for British army and was tentatively named Kohima Barracks. By the time the lot was levelled and due to the changes in political environment, the Government of Hong Kong had not decided the lot's final use. The Government then decided to lend the site temporarily to the Scout Association of Hong Kong, solving the difficulty of not being able to hold another Jamboree for 15 years due to the lack of suitable camp site. The Jamboree was held for 6 days from 27 December 1986 to 1 January 1987, Sir David Akers-Jones, KBE, CMG, JP, Acting Governor of Hong Kong presided at the opening ceremony on 28 December. In his speech, he encouraged the Scouts to follow the 75th Anniversary Theme to march on together.
During the Jamboree, the Association held 2 special activities " Egg Hunt" and "Knot Competition" in hope of breaking the Guinness World Record. 3,000 Cub Scouts searched for hidden eggs in the camp site within a pre-determined time frame. The result was that a total of 72,731 eggs were found, breaking the world record previously held by the United States of America. The other attempt on world's fastest knot tying record of 6 knots was however unsuccessful.
Upon the completion of the Jamboree, Scout Association of Hong Kong awarded the Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree Medallion to staff who had contributed significantly to the Jamboree, first of its kind in the history of Hong Kong Scouting.
香港童軍跨世紀大露營
為迎接新紀元之來臨，香港童軍總會於1999年12月28日至2000年1月2日連續六天在新界西貢郊野公園舉行「香港童軍跨世紀大露營」，共有約3,300名童軍成員參加，當中約216名來自10個海外童軍會，此外還有3,600多名日營營友。營地毗鄰海下灣海岸公園，遠離市區，山明水秀，在大露營之後，特區政府將灣仔半島發展為永久營地。
是次大露營之主題為「邁向新紀元、同享大自然」，讓童軍成員透過參與各項活動及工作坊，增強環保意識和促進世界童軍手足情誼。大會提供了七大單元，合共30多項節目予各營友，包括歷險活動、大同村、創意廊、康樂體育角、童軍技能龍虎榜、海陸遨遊及我愛大自然。參加者完成一單元內任何一個活動，即可獲得該單元之活動紀念章；完成所有單元即可兼得「積極參與紀念章」，鼓勵各營友竭盡所能、全情投入享受露營樂趣。當中至為突出的要算香港童軍再創世界紀錄，數千營友聯同總領袖、會長及總監等，在五分鐘內做出世界最長的平結鏈，當時成功做出4,500個平結，全長6,858公呎。
大露營期間天氣良好，除了早晚較冷，日間陽光普照，使各項活動順利進行。和以往的大露營稍有不同，除了政府有關部門，如漁農自然護理署、康樂及文化事務署、臨時區域市政局等的支持外，還有不少商業機構的贊助，及最重要的是香港賽馬會慈善信託基金之慷慨捐助，令大露營得以成功舉行，並破天荒冠名為「香港童軍賽馬會跨世紀大露營」。香港總監更頒授「香港童軍跨世紀大露營星章」及「香港童軍跨世紀大露營紀念章」予有關工作人員，表揚他們為大露營作出的貢獻。
Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree
To mark the dawn of a new millennium, the Scout Association of Hong Kong Millennium Jamboree in Sai Kung Country Parks, New Territories for 6 days from 28 December 1999 to 2 January 2000, about 3,300 Scouts participated in the Jamboree. 216 participants came from 10 overseas Scout organizations. There were also 3,600 day campers. The camp site was adjacent to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Parks and far away from the city with beautiful views of mountains and ocean. After the Jamboree, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region made the Wan Tsai Peninsula as a permanent camp site.
The theme of this Jamboree was "Live the Nature's Way". The Jamboree intended to enhance the environment protection awareness and promote friendship among world's Scouts by letting the participants to take part in various activities and workshops. The Jamboree provided 7 units, a total of more than 30 activities to participant, including adventure activities, Global Development Village, Creative Saloon, Leisure and Sports Corner, Scout Skills Competition, Sea and Land Activities, and I love the Nature Activities. Participants received a commemorative badge when they finished any activity of any one unit. A participant badge was also awarded when all units were completed. This encouraged participants to take part in full and enjoy the fun of the Jamboree. Also members of the camp broke the world record of making a link chain with 4,500 Reef Knots in a total length of 6,858 metres.
The weather during the Jamboree was fine with the exception of the mornings and evenings when were a bit cold. Plenty of sunshine was seen during the day, which paved the way for smooth running of activities. Unlike other Jamboree, this Jamboree was sponsored by commercial organizations in addition to the support of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Leisure and Cultural Service Department, Provisional Regional Council, etc. What was more important was that the success of the Jamboree could not have been achieved without the generous donation of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charity Trust. Out of the ordinary practice, the Jamboree named this event "Hong Kong Scout Jockey Club Millennium Jamboree". Chief Commissioner of Scout Association awarded the Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree Medallion and the Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree Star to camp staff and leaders in recognizing their contribution to the Jamboree.
香港童軍90周年紀念大露營
為慶祝香港童軍創立90周年，總會再次於西貢郊野公園灣仔半島營地舉辦大露營，營期由2001年12月23至26日。雖然只得四日三夜，但毫不馬虎，單是預算已高達港幣500萬元。參加者連同海外營友、工作人員、日營營友合共超過5,800人。此外，總會同時在烏溪沙青年新村舉辦幼童軍三日兩夜的度假營，雖然不能安排在灣仔營地留宿，但兩項活動差不多同時舉行，讓不能參加大露營的幼童軍亦可以感受大露營的氣氛。
大會主題為「竭盡所能」，因此營內活動無論以小隊或個人為單位，皆以此為題，如「仙城奇兵」、木筏製作和先鋒工程等。同時為了增加趣味性，營友需要自行煮晚餐，亦為營地職員帶來挑戰，安排炊事區、設計菜單、防火和處理厨餘等工作並不簡單，尤其是處於很多限制的郊野公園內。營期雖然只得四日，但各單位依然竭盡所能，做到最好，如各分營的營門並沒有因為營期短暫而草草了事。
大露營期間天公造美，雖然前幾天氣温突降和下雨，但營期間天氣良好。雖有戲言一日四季，不過陽光充足，各項活動可照計劃順利進行。雖稍為緊湊，但依然精彩萬分，令各營友留下難忘的回憶。
90th Anniversary Hong Kong Jamboree
To celebrate the 90th of the founding of Hong Kong Scout Movement, Scout Association of Hong Kong once again held the Jamboree at the Wan Tsai Peninsula camp site in Sai Kung Country Parks. The Jamboree was held from 23 to 26 December 2001. Although only lasted for 4 days and 3 nights, the Jamboree was not a simple task. The budget alone was HKD 5 million. Together local campers, overseas campers, staff and day campers, there were more than 5,800 people participated in the event. Furthermore, the Jamboree also held holiday camp for Cub Scouts. Although they could not stay overnight at the Wan Tsai camp site, the two activities which were held simultaneously had been given Cub Scouts a unique sense of Jamboree atmosphere.
The theme of the Jamboree was "Do My Best". It was the theme not only for teams but also for individuals. This was reflected in activities such as adventure activities, wooden raft making, pioneering projects, etc. At the same time in order to arouse the level of interests, the campers needed to cook their own dinners. This proved to be a challenges to the staff because it was not a simple task to organize cooking areas, design menus, ensure five prevention, handle leftover food, etc., especially in a country park where there were a lot of restrictions. Although there were only 4 days, each unit still tried their best to make sure everything was done perfectly. For example the gates to the sub-camps were not minimally built because of a short camp period.
The weather was fantastic during the Jamboree, although the temperature dropped suddenly and it rained for a few days before the Jamboree. Although some joked that there had been four seasons in a day, the sunshine was sufficient and all activities could be carried out as planned. Although fast-paced, all activities were extraordinary and made the event memorable for all campers.
2006年香港童軍95周年暨世界童軍百周年大露營
2006年是本港童軍成立95周年紀念，而2007年則是貝登堡創立童軍運動的100周年慶典，為這雙重盛事，總會特舉辦多項大型慶祝活動，重頭戲莫過於在年底舉行之「2006年香港童軍95周年暨2007年世界童軍百周年紀念大露營」。是次大露營是繼1961年之金禧大露營後，再次在市區舉行，選址在西九龍文娛藝術區。一如過往，營期選擇在12月底，一則避開炎夏間的風雨，同時方便在學的童軍利用聖誕假期參加大露營。六日五夜的營期由12月27日開始，到2007年1月1日完結，剛好接著世界童軍百周年，有著承先啟後之意。12月29日是大露營的開放日，讓未能親身參與露營的童軍、家長及對童軍活動有興趣的公眾人士參觀。由於營地位於市區，故又稱為「大都會大露營」。
大露營的主題為「和平獻禮」，除了傳統的童軍技能、營火會、國際之夜等大露營常設項目外，營友還可參加以文化、自然保育、科技及以全球發展為主題等分站活動，從中體會更多，擴闊國際視野。露營區在維多利亞港畔，在舉世知名的維港夜景襯托下，不單使來自加拿大、蒙古、新加坡、澳洲、韓國、泰國、台灣、澳門及內地多個省市的645位營友讚嘆不已，亦令3,580名本地營友留下難忘回憶。
The Metropolitan Jamboree
The year 2006 was the 95th Anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting and the year 2007 was the 100th year since Scout Movement was founded by Lord Baden-Powell in 1907. To commemorate this milestone, the Scout Association of Hong Kong organized a series of events to celebrate. One of the highlights was the "Jamboree to celebrate the 95th Anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting & the Centenary of World Scouting". The Jamboree was also named as "Metropolitan Jamboree" as it was held in the heart of urban city - West Kowloon Cultural District. It was the second time for a Jamboree to be held at the city center since the Hong Kong Golden Jubilee Jamborette in 1961. To avoid the humid and hot summer and to let students join the Jamboree during their Christmas holiday, the Jamboree took place from 27 December 2006 to 1 January 2007. The period also marked the transition from the 95th Anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting to the kick-off of the Centenary of World Scouting. On the 29th of December, the organizer held the Metropolitan Jamboree Open Day for Scouts and people interested in Scout activities.
The theme of the Jamboree was "Gifts for Peace". Apart from traditional Scouting activities, Campfire and International Night, campers could also enjoy various sub-camp activities with themes on culture, conservation, science & technology and global development. Camping at the campsite located at the side of the Victoria Harbour which was world-famous for its spectacular night scenery, all 3,580 local Scouts and 645 youths from Canada, Mongolia, Singapore, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Macau and Mainland China must have jolly and lingering memory of the event.
香港童軍百周年紀念大露營
為慶祝香港童軍運動百周年，總會於2010年12月27日至2011年1月1日在大嶼山竹篙灣舉行「香港童軍百周年紀念大露營」。營期十分巧妙地配合了香港童軍運動實始於1910年的說法，而非一般以1911年為始創年份。
在香港舉行大露營所遇到的困難不少，特別是找尋合適的營地。籌備委員會最初有意選擇西貢灣仔半島或萬宜水庫營地，但最後成功向地政總署申請到大嶼山竹篙灣作營地，原預留作香港廸士尼樂園擴建之用。營地面積較2006年「大都會露營」營地─西九龍文娛藝術區寬敞近四倍。大露營的主題為「成就百載 綻放未來」。5,200多位營友，包括4,400位本地童軍、650位來自十多個不同國家地區之海外童軍，以及約150多位來自內地的青少年一同參與。營地有廣闊的營地廣場，並劃分了五個分營，另設有五個不同主題的活動村。
以露營作為慶祝香港童軍百周年慶典的開展活動最適合不過，透過最能代表童軍特色的露營活動，讓來自海內外及本地的青少年互相認識及從中學習。
對大部分營友來說，最難忘的回憶或許是環境優美的營地和多元化的營內外活動；又或許是在嚴寒天氣下的露營體驗和每晚的特備節目─主題樂園的煙花匯演。無論如何，這確實是一次不一樣的大露營。
Hong Kong Scout Centenary Jamboree
To celebrate the centenary of Hong Kong Scouting, "Hong Kong Scout Centenary Jamboree" was successfully held from 27 December 2010 to 1 January 2011 at Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. This arrangement might match the starting year of Scouting Movement in Hong Kong in 1910 instead of 1911 as previous saying.
Organizing a Jamboree in Hong Kong is not easy and needs to overcome many obstacles, especially picking a suitable campsite. The first place that came up was not Penny's Bay but Wan Tsai Peninsula in Sai Kung and High Island Reservoir. The Organizing Committee eventually got the approval from the Lands Department to use the area where was reserved for the extension of Hong Kong Disneyland. The size of the camp site of Metrojam by four times. The theme of the Jamboree was "March On to Another Century". More then 5,200 campers, including 4,400 local Scouts, 650 overseas Scouts and 150 youths from Mainland joined this Jamboree. Five sub-camps and 5 activity villages were set up in the camp site, as well as a huge Camp Arena.
Camping is the most typical Scout activity which is perfect to be chosen the kick-off event to celebrate the centenary of Hong Kong Scouting. Through camping, local Scouts had a chance to meet youths from Mainland and all over the world and to learn from each other.
For some of the campers, the most unforgettable memory of this Jamboree might be the beautiful camp site or exciting camp activities. Or it might be the camping experience under severely cold weather and fireworks of the theme pack as a bonus show. for whatever reason, this was surely a very special Jamboree.
香港童軍105周年紀念露營
2016年是香港童軍105周年紀念，總會於2016年12月23至27日假大嶼山竹篙灣舉行「香港童軍105周年紀念大露營」，作為一連串慶祝活動的壓軸項目，同時分享百多年來之蓬勃發展成果。營地鄰近香港廸士尼樂園，選址跟「香港童軍百周年紀念大露營」相同，但這次營地的安排和規劃更為理想。大露營以「童‧惠青年105」為主題，強調「青年參與」、「可持續發展」及「國際友誼交流」。參加的本地童軍及領袖共有5,147人，另外有來自16個國家和地區的545名童軍、300名內地青少年及本地其他青少年制服團體成員參與，總人數接近6,000人。
海外童軍除選擇全期留在營地外，亦可參加三日兩夜的嘉賓邀請團，為是次大露營的特色之一。這些嘉賓大都是資深的童軍領袖，分別來自日本、韓國、蒙古、泰國、星加坡、馬來西亞、斯里蘭卡及台灣等地，除參觀營地、探訪營內海外代表團、出席大露營開幕禮等營地活動外，亦可到各個景點遊覽和參與國際晚宴等。
Hong Kong Scout 105th Anniversary Jamboree
Year 2016 marked the 105th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting. A series of commemorating events were held and the finale was the “Hong Kong Scout 105th Anniversary Jamboree” held from 23 to 27 December 2016. With the theme “Scouting for Youth105”, the Jamboree aimed to encourage the involvement of the youth, thus they could experience the fun of camping, explore aspects of sustainable development and develop friendship with local and overseas Scouts.
The Jamboree was held at Penny’s Bay next to the Hong Kong Disneyland on the Lantau Island. Nearly 6,000 Scouts joined the Jamboree, including 5,147 local Scouts, 545 overseas Scouts from 16 countries/ regions and 300 youths from Mainland and Hong Kong uniformed groups. Campers enjoyed a series of exciting and challenging activities with unforgettable experience and international friendship. Some of the overseas guests joined a 3-day VIP Invitation Programme. The participants were senior Scout leaders from Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Taiwan etc. Apart from visiting their respective contingents at the campsite and attending the Jamboree opening ceremony, they also went sight-seeing and joined the international dinner etc.