This July, a remarkable transformation is taking place in Gjøvik, Norway. From 5–12 July, over 10,000 Scouts from across Norway and more than 30 countries will come together for Speidernes Landsleir 2025, the first-ever joint national jamboree organised by Speiderne i Norge. The event, hosted at the GOBB Arena, is a living, breathing community built entirely by Scouts themselves.
What makes this camp truly extraordinary is its self-sufficiency. In the span of just a few days, Scouts construct a functioning city of tents, kitchens, dining areas, and towering entrance gateways – all using traditional Scouting skills, wooden poles, and rope. With no permanent infrastructure, every structure is designed, planned, and built from scratch by the participants. By the end of the week, it will all be taken down again, leaving no trace – a powerful example of sustainable and skill-driven living.