Jamboree

[citation needed] Other writers used "jamboree" in the early 20th century, prior to its use in Scouting, to refer to "a lavish or boisterous celebration or party".

[2][3] Poet Robert W. Service used the term in a poem, Athabaska Dick, published in 1912: "They are all a-glee for the jamboree, and they make the Landing ring".

For example, "There was quite a bewildering succession of drives, dances, picnics and boating parties, all expressively lumped together by Phil under the head of “jamborees”.

[6] The word "jamboree" has several claimed possible origins, ranging from Hindi to Swahili to Native American languages, which further confuses the meaning used by Baden-Powell.

Baden-Powell is said to have deliberately chosen the name "jamboree" where attendees were warmly welcomed attending this first Boy Scout rally or meeting with the word "jambo", but see Etymology, above.

Many, at this first "jamboree" or Scout gathering, did not fully capture the spirit of this then-new concept or greeting.

"Camporee" reflects a local or regional gathering of Scouting units for a period of camping and common activities.