At 6 a.m. on Aug. 1, 1907, Robert S.S. Baden-Powell gathered 21 young men for a camp-out at which they would learn outdoor skills such as fire building, swimming and first aid.

The guys were split into four patrols, and each boy wore a fleur-de-lis on his cap.

They were the first-ever Boy Scout troop, participating in the first-ever Boy Scout outing.

Now, 100 years later, we honor the centennial of world Scouting at the 21st World Scout Jamboree in England, when 40,000 Scouts, Venturers and leaders gather to celebrate a spirit of adventure and friendship.

In addition to recognizing the 100th anniversary of Scouting, jamboree participants learn about:

• World culture: Taking part in activities that represent the different cultures around the world.
• World issues: Discussing issues facing the world today.
• World faiths and beliefs: Learning about the different faiths and beliefs around the world.
• World cuisine: Sampling snacks and meals featuring specialties from across the globe.
• World performance: Enjoying a performance of dance and music.
• World Scouting: Learning about Scouting activities from different countries.