World Scout Jamboree: Thousands of British teens attend event in America

This year marks the World Scout Jamboree's 24th anniversary.

The 12-day event, which started last week, has seen more than 45,000 young people from 152 different countries come together to take part.

Around 5,000 British scouts aged 14 to 17 are among the scouts participating this year.

The jamboree is being held at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia in the US, and is the biggest educational event of its kind.

This site where the event is held is a staggering 10,600 acres. It would have to be to host that many teenagers!

What is the World Scout Jamboree?

The World Scout Jamboree takes place every four years.

Young scouts have had the opportunity to get involved in almost 50 different outdoor activities, including white-water rafting, rock climbing, mountain climbing and zip lining.

The event aims to help young people to develop leadership and social skills.

Scouts are also encouraged to get involved in conversations on topics like sustainability, and learn more about one another's cultures.

Head below to see some photos from this year's event!

Are you a scout? What has the experience taught you? Let us know in the comments below!

Tens of thousands of youngsters have descended on West Virginia in the US for the World Scout Jamboree

Around 5,000 young people from the UK are at this year's event

The gathering has brought together scouts from 152 different countries around the world

Some of the different activities and workshops are designed to help the scouts to learn more about one another's cultures

The camp is also to help young people to develop leadership and social skills