With its theme For Friendship, the 12th World Jamboree attracted 12,011 Scouts from 105 countries.

For the British Scouts, dressed in their new uniforms, it was a highlight to their Diamond Jubilee Year.

Other countries represented included Canada, France, Indonesia, Jamaica, the Philippines, and Sweden.

[2] Amongst the distinguished visitors were World Chief Guide Olave Baden-Powell, actor James Stewart[citation needed][3] and Vice President of the United States, Hubert H. Humphrey.

Memorable features of the Jamboree included a reconstruction of Baden-Powell's Brownsea Island campsite, arena shows, Skill-o-Rama, adventure trail, the specially stocked fishing area and boating and other water activities on Lake Pend Oreille, in addition to a visit to a rodeo and a repeat of the Friendship Wide Game introduced at the 11th World Scout Jamboree in 1963.