| WFIS world jamboree | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Badge 3rd WFIS World Jamboree 2011 | |||
| Owner | World Federation of Independent Scouts | ||
| Headquarters | Puebla, México | ||
| Location | Flor del Bosque, Puebla | ||
| Country | Mexico | ||
| Coordinates | 19° 2'15.27"N 98° 6'48.88"O | ||
| Date | 16 - 23 July 2011 | ||
| General Coord | Gerardo Martínez Hernández | ||
| Operative | Silvia Armenta Hernández | ||
| Administrative | José Moreno López | ||
| Affiliation | World Federation of Independent Scouts | ||
The WFIS world jamboree is a Scouting jamboree of the World Federation of Independent Scouts.
| Year | Event | Location, Country | Theme/Name | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WFIS World Jamboree 2002 | Skørping, Denmark | Together we are strongest | 850 |
| 2007 | 2nd WFIS World Jamboree 2007 | Medellín, Colombia | 2000 | |
| 2011 | 3rd WFIS World Jamboree 2011 | Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico | For a world without borders | 1000 |
The 3rd World WFIS Jamboree was held from 16 to 23 July 2011. There were 1000 WFIS members from around 40 countries between 3 and 21 years of age. There were a great variety of activities, including workshops with various NGOs and different indigenous groups, farm activities for Cub Packs, tours in Puebla and Cuetzalan, visits to the preHispanic ruins of Yohualichan, hikes and excursions, treks and cultural activities.[ citation needed ]
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