Jamboree on the Trail
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Jamboree on the Trail, known by its acronym JOTT,<ref>Jamboree on the Trail</ref> was a co-ordinated international Scouting activity held annually, following on the idea of the Join-in events from the World Jamboree Year. Scouts from all over the world simultaneously participated in their local area by holding a hiking event.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The event took place on an annual basis on the 2nd Saturday in May. The event began in 1998, and grew into an international tradition, with millions of participants each year. It is a non-competitive event, and the emphasis is on fostering camaraderie, appreciation for nature, and a sense of global solidarity among Scouts worldwide.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Participants were awarded a JOTT badge as a recognition of having participated in this worldwide event. This provided the Scouts with a means of participating in an activity at the same time as fellow Scouts from around the world. It was an adjunct activity to the World Scout Jamboree as well as Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet.
The final JOTT (#26) was held on May 13, 2023, after which the worldwide hike chief retired the event.<ref>[1] </ref>
Trail Jam has now picked up the reigns from JOTT, starting in 2024.
See also
- Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)
- Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)
- ScoutLink