Mini Jamboree (Bungle-ee)

What’s happening at Doncaster Mini Jamboree?

The Doncaster Mini Jamboree (Bungle-ee) kicks off in style on Friday night with a vibrant opening ceremony that sets the tone for the whole weekend. Expect colour, music and energy as groups come together to celebrate cultures from around the world. With flag moments, group performances and shared celebrations, it is the first chance to feel the buzz of a true Mini Jamboree and the moment Bungle-ee really comes to life.

Saturday is packed from start to finish with adventure and discovery. Young people will dive into a full programme of activities across the site before the afternoon transforms into a celebration of culture. Each group will represent a country, bringing its traditions, creativity and spirit to life in an exciting Jamboree style atmosphere. As the sun sets, the site will glow with campfire magic, music and laughter, followed by a disco and evening entertainment that keeps the excitement going.

Sunday brings the energy right back up with the Doncaster Mini Jamboree (Bungle-ee) Mini Olympics. Teams will take part in a series of fun, competitive challenges that test teamwork, determination and Scout skills. With plenty of cheering, friendly rivalry and shared achievement, the weekend will close with tired legs, happy faces and memories that will stay with everyone long after the tents come down.

Expressions of interest have given us a great starting point. We are now open for closer confirmation of numbers and deposits so the event team can move into the next stage of planning and confirm infrastructure, activities and suppliers.

Our target is 350 attendees.

If we do not reach that number, unfortunately the event becomes financially unviable. The Doncaster Mini Jamboree (Bungle-ee) is designed to be ambitious, high energy and unforgettable for our young people, so we need to ensure we have adequate numbers to create the memorable event we are all aiming for.

Timings

• Leaders will be able to arrive from Thursday to set up their group areas, with check-in opening on Friday morning, staying open until all groups have arrived and checked in. Exact arrival times will be shared closer to the event.
• Arrival time for young people is from 6:00pm on Friday to allow our volunteer team to arrive & prepare for full arrivals.
• The event closes on Sunday afternoon after the Scout Skills Challenge and the final ceremony. We expect departures to begin from 2pm.

What to bring

Groups will need to bring:

• Tents
• Cooking equipment
• Gas and fuel
• Tables and shelters
• Section kit
• Personal kit for each young person
• Groups will be responsible for their own catering. You should plan to provide meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime, including snacks and drinks for your section.

A full kit list will be published closer to the event.

Leader Ratios

Outdoor Activities held away from the usual meeting place:

• One adult to six Beavers, plus the Leader in charge.
• One adult to eight Cubs, plus the Leader in charge.
• One adult to twelve Scouts, plus the Leader in charge.

Costs

• Deposit £10 per young person at time of booking.

Future Payments:

• Balance (Full Weekend) £40 per young person by 30th April 2026. – You will need to confirm final number and by tickets on the website
• Day Visitor £30 per young person by 30th April 2026. – You will need to confirm final number and by tickets on the website
• Team Member/Team Leader £10 per adult by 30th April 2026. – You will need to confirm final number and by tickets on the website

Booking Process

• As part of the new booking process for events, if you select pay by bank transfer you will receive an invoice to forward to your Group Treasurer.
• You will be invoiced for all tickets booked
• Deposit payment should be made by bank transfer before the 1st March