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Press releases and bulletins from the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
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The Summit is a big place. No doubt about it. And the adventure, well, it has a way of bringing out the best in Scouts and Venturers, of taking them to the next level. To capture the scale of the Summit and give an idea of the experiences that await, the Summit team has put…
High adventure comes in many forms. It can mean hiking the New Mexico backcountry or exploring your local state park's trails. It could be scuba diving off the Florida Keys or going off the diving board at your local YMCA.
President Obama Addresses 2010 National Scout Jamboree Transcript
Hello Everybody, I wanted to send my greetings to everyone taking part in the national Scout jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, to congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. I hope you've all enjoyed this year's festivities.
FORT A.P. HILL, Va .-When Tony DiSalvo was 8 years old in 1937, he attended the first National Scout Jamboree in Washington, D.C. Now, 17 jamborees later, DiSalvo, 81, was among the 45,000 Scouts and Scouters attending the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P.
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-Thousands of Scouts are living up to their promise to keep themselves physically strong this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree by taking part in activities-such as such as BMX, rappelling, swimming, scuba, and bikathalon-that promote physical fitness, coordination, balance, and good health.
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FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and Miss USA Rima Fakih are among the celebrities who will participate in one of the most historic events in the 100-year history of the Boy Scouts of America on Saturday, July 31.
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-For millions of Americans, the term "Boy Scout camping" evokes images of tents dotting the woods and kids roasting marshmallows over a campfire. But for the almost 35,000 Scouts and adult leaders who have pitched their tents at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, camping is not without some of the comforts of…
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-When the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, the latest advancement in communication was the manual telephone switchboard. Now, as the BSA celebrates its 100th Anniversary this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, modern technology is helping assure this week's event is fun and educational for the nearly 45,000…
Scouting Gets First-Class Stamp of Approval A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by e-mailing [email protected] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its 'stamp of approval' to celebrate 100 years of the U.S.
2010 National Scout Jamboree Kicks Off Today in Caroline County, Virginia FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-If scientists measure sudden bursts of energy across the nation over the next ten days, the top readings will pulse from Fort A.P. Hill, Va. More than 45,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders are heralding the grand celebration of 100 years…
Yo-Yo til' you drop! On Thursday, July 29th, 5,000 of the more than 37,000 Scouts attending the 2010 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, will attempt to break the long standing Guinness World Record™ for most people yo-yoing simultaneously.
Christopher Paolini , James Patterson and Michael Scott at the 2010 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree. Boys' Life magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, is hosting world-renowned authors Christopher Paolini, (Eragon, Inheritance Cyle Book Series), James Patterson (Daniel X and Maximum Ride Book Series) and Michael Scott (The Alchemist, Secrets of the…
FOR CREDENTIALED MEDIA USE ONLY Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Contact: National News and Media Telephone: 972-914-USA1 (8721) TODAY'S FORECAST 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High 90. JAMBOREE DAILY SCHEDULE Visitor hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program areas, action centers, exhibits open 9 a.m.
