Western Cape Jamborees: 1987 Report
Gilcape: Join-in-Jamboree
The weekend past (10/11 October) was probably one of the most successful weekend activities held for many years in our Area.
Seventy-eight Troops, ten Guide Companies and our 'Jambats' for the World Jamboree made up the camp of some 1 700. An additional 1 000 visitors came along on Sunday to enjoy the activities with their Cubs, Scouts and Guides.
Each Sub-Camp represented another Scouting country, with many striking camp gateways identifying the countries concerned
Troops, Guide Companies and Districts went to much trouble to make the event a 'Jamboree Weekend' – badges and pennants were printed, scarves and hats were made, international dinners were cooked on the Saturday evening and guests invited using formal printed invitations.
The exciting programme included:
- Friendship games and tea parties.
- International dinners in Troop camp sites.
- Raft building.
- Tent pitching contest.
- Chariot racing.
- Cross-country running.
- International pavilions selling lunches.
- A rock concert.
The Sunday saw international food stalls spring up to serve mouth watering dishes, served with a smile. The arena events and Quinn Trophy competitions proved enjoyable and entertaining.
Arena Events Included:
- Parachute drop.
- Drum majorettes.
- Band display.
Thank you all for rising to the occasion and making the weekend a most enjoyable one for our Scouts/Guides.
Thanks to our small committee, HQ for much last minute printing and arrangements and all Troop Scouters who went out of their way to make the weekend enjoyable.
Errol Kotze