Thousands of Scout Jamboree Participants Hold Cultural Camp in the Prambanan Temple Area
A total of 1163 scouts participated in the 7th Kalasan Branch Jamboree at the Rama Shinta Campground, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta.
The activity, held by the Kwartir Ranting 10 of the Kalasan Scout Movement, Sleman, was carried out for two days, from October 15–16, 2025, with the theme of Realizing Strong, Independent, and Cultured Scouts.
The thousands of participants, divided into 74 men's and 69 women's teams, participated in a variety of engaging and educational activities, including religious activities, sports, cultural visits, Scout literacy, a visit to the Prambanan Museum, pioneering activities , anjangsana (outreach), arts performances, nature walks, games , a campfire, and a Scout roof.
Campers are greeted with views of the magnificent Prambanan Temple, providing a unique atmosphere that combines the natural beauty of the campsite with the glory of historic architecture.
The opening ceremony was conducted directly by the Head of the Sleman Scout Movement Branch Office (Kwarcab), Ery Widaryana. Also present at the opening were the Kalasan Sub-district Head, the General Manager of Prambanan and Ratu Boko Ratno Timur, the Military District Commander, the Police Chief, the Regional Coordinator, the Islamic Religious Education Supervisor, and the Chairpersons of the Elementary School Scout Group Advisory Councils throughout the Kalasan sub-district.
"We hope this activity can be a bridge for young people to love and preserve cultural heritage as an inseparable part of the nation's identity," explained Ratno Timur.
The Prambanan Temple Complex is expected to serve not only as a tourist destination but also as a center for educational activities and character development. All camps are conducted in accordance with environmentally friendly principles and uphold the ethics of cultural heritage preservation.
"It is hoped that this unique experience will produce agents of change who are passionate about promoting and preserving Indonesia's rich cultural heritage," he concluded.
