25th World Scout Jamboree, South Korea, 2023


I co-led the media team for the U.S. Contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree, a global event that occurs every four years and draws nearly 50,000 people from more than 140 countries. In 2023, the Jamboree was hosted in SaeManGeum, South Korea, but ended early for a variety of health and safety reasons. Our contingent explored Korea, the Jamboree, and U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys during our near-three-week stay in the country. These images are from all parts of the adventure.

Boy scouts in uniform gathering for a meeting or discussion indoors.
Group of scouts sharing a meal together at a communal dining table.
Scout group walking through a historic Asian palace grounds with modern cityscape in background.
Traditional Korean palace courtyard with curved roof architecture and stone walls under blue sky.
Group in matching green uniforms gather on a path surrounded by trees.
Scouts walking along a traditional path with wooden buildings in an Asian setting.
Scouts in bright yellow safety vests exploring historic stone fortification walls.
Group wearing yellow safety vests holds decorative fans while visiting traditional Korean palace architecture.
Students in uniforms shop at outdoor market in Asia.
Students gather under ornate Korean temple roof during cultural exchange.
Silhouettes of people standing on beach at sunset with reflections in wet sand.
Scout sitting on blue mat examining contents of cardboard box during indoor activity.
Scouts playing basketball in indoor gym with yellow walls and blue floor.
Students in yellow safety vests line up in gymnasium with flags displayed.
Scout leaders and officials gathered at an outdoor event wearing purple and white uniforms.
Colorful camping tents spread across a vast field with mountains in the background at an outdoor festival.
Group hiking on dusty trail wearing sun protection gear.
Crowd gathers under blue tent canopy at outdoor summer event.
Crowd wearing safety vests gathers under white tent at outdoor event.
Festival attendees in colorful scout-style uniforms having a conversation outdoors.
Group in meeting room having discussion with person in bright yellow safety vest.
Business meeting with diverse team seated in office conference room.
A person practicing rope tricks in a dusty outdoor festival setting with tents in the background.
Cheerful scouts in uniform posing together at an outdoor jamboree event.
Scouts gathered in circle during cultural exchange activity with Korean signage visible.
People gathered around splashing water during a festive outdoor celebration.
White event tents silhouetted against sunset with reflection in water puddle.
Scout resting in corner while others gather during indoor event.
Emotional moment captured in dimly lit room with curtains in background.
Group gathered in circle during indoor meeting with phones visible in dim lighting.
Group of scouts participating in outdoor activities during a sunny day.
Scout in neon safety vest sitting on chair at campsite with supplies.
Group of scouts in high visibility vests relaxing under shade at outdoor event.
A volunteer in a high-visibility safety vest assists at an outdoor event under a tent with flags.
Silhouettes of attendees walking at an outdoor festival during golden sunset.
A small group gathers around someone playing guitar during an outdoor event.
Large group of scouts and volunteers gathered on a grassy hill with mountains in the background.
Visitors walking through traditional Korean architecture with tiled roofs and mountain views.
Group photo with mascot at stadium showing scouts in matching uniforms and safety vests.
Scout leader in uniform speaking to military personnel during an indoor event.
Military personnel and scouts interact during an indoor gathering with an American flag display.
Scout leader wearing tan uniform and medals stands under covered walkway during outdoor event.
Scouts displaying enthusiastic expressions while wearing uniforms with badges and medals.
Scout in uniform loading luggage under bus during travel event.
Enthusiastic crowd members cheering during a scouting event.
Crowd gathered at Seoul World Cup Stadium with spectators wearing various colorful attire and accessories.
Diverse group of scouts enjoying an event with bright expressions.
Crowd of scouts watching intently during an indoor event.