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The 2nd World Jamboree was held near Copenhagen, Denmark in 1924. The Jamboree camp lasted for seven days and was followed by 7 days of remarkable hospitality in the homes of the Danes. Five thousand Scouts from 34 nations assembled for a week under canvas, the first time such a 'huge' camp had been planned. A special Rally was held which was honoured by the presence of Their Majesties, The King and Queen of Denmark. The Jamboree proved a great success and once again Scouting had shown the world something new.

Participants

About 6,000 Scouts from 33 nations met in Denmark at the Second International jamboree for two weeks of glorious friendship. Another source estimates 5,000 Scouts. Scouts from 34 nations participated.

Timing

The Jamboree camp lasted for 7 days.

Home Stays

The Jamboree was followed by 7 days of remarkable hospitality in the homes of the Danes.

Camping

The 1920 First World Jamboree at London had been an affair of exciting indoor displays. The Copenhagen jamboree became one of outdoor activities. The camp was the thing. assembled for a week under canvas, the first time such a 'huge' camp had been planned.

Weather

And the weather was magnificent, with a hot sun in a blue sky. Even the Chinese Scouts, who had brought along their winter coats for a stay in a country so far north, had to give up wearing them.

American Participation

America sent a group of 60 Scouts and Scouters, carefully selected from all states of the Union. They became popular with our Indian dances and our Scoutcraft.

Outstanding Events

At the Second World Jamboree, again three things stood out.

First the camp fires in the natural amphitheater of the "Valley of the Wolves" under the old Danish beech trees. Thousands of Scouts and thousands of spectators were gathered nightly for a time of good fellowship and fun. "Sven Spejder," the Danish camp fire leader, made every one happy, coaxing along the Americans and the British in English, the Austrians and Germans in German, the French in their native tongue and the Scandinavians in theirs and the applause rang out from every throat.

The next outstanding event was the day we greeted our Chief in the Copenhagen Stadium and when the very appearance of Baden Powell seemed to cause all the faucets of the sky to open for a drenching downpour.

A special Rally was held which was honoured by the presence of Their Majesties, The King and Queen of Denmark. The Jamboree proved a great success and once again Scouting had shown the world something new.

Finally, the parade for King Christian the last day of the camp, culminating in the naming of the American team as winners of the Jamboree's world championship events!