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In the 1st installment of Adventures in Service: Wounded Warriors, we introduced you to Venturing Crew 911 from Cincinnati, Ohio, as they teamed up with the Wounder Warrior Project and the Challenged Athletes of West Virginia for a weekend at Snowshoe Mountain.
Want to know where the Summit Bechtel Reserve got the lumber used to construct buildings on site? We'll give you a hint: You don't have to look far. In true sustainable fashion, trees from the Summit, stayed at the Summit.
Jamboree at the Summit will deliver a world-class program experience – more diverse, more intense, higher energy and more physically challenging than ever before. My name is Russell Smart, and I am the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Enjoy some aerial shots of the Summit Bechtel Reserve , as well as some great images of the progress being made on the ground in West Virginia. If you doubted such an amazing place could be ready by 2013, well, you're in for a surprise!
In the world of water sports, one stands above the rest - literally. The sport is known as stand up paddleboarding (SUP for short), and it's one of the fastest growing activities on the water. The History The sport originates, like surfing, from the islands of Hawaii, where surf instructors would stand on their surfboards to…
On July 7-9, 2011, the Montana Council's K-M Scout Ranch hosted a camp for Venturers and high adventure. The lone crew to attend this year, Venturing Crew 2861 enjoyed the ranch, even though they didn't meet new Scouting friends. "I liked being able to spend a lot of time at each activity without having to…
At the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you can expect to go big with new and improved high-adventure activities. From skateboarding and BMX, to whitewater rafting and zip lining, you won't be bored. On top of the adventure, however, you can also expect some good, old-fashioned Scout activities, like service projects…
In case you haven't heard, the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is going to use a new model for activities in terms of scheduling. So what does that mean for you, the participants? You'll be totally submerged in whatever activities you decide on.
In this series of Adventures in Service, you will get a chance to meet Venture Crew 911 from Cincinnati, Ohio, as they help out with the Wounded Warrior Project, a project that provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.
Philmont Scout Ranch is the largest of the Boy Scouts of America's national high adventure bases. Located on 137,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain in New Mexico, it is the perfect place to get outdoors. So whether its backpacking, horseback riding, shooting or climbing, Philmont has something for you! Check out Philmont by the numbers.
Are you coming the New River Gorge anytime soon? Before you head out on the trails for some hiking or hit the river for some rafting, you should get to know what kinds of animals you might run into. Because of the diverse ecosystem found in the New River Gorge, the home of the Summit…
As construction ramps up at the Summit Bechtel Reserve this fall in preparation for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, the question still remains, "if we build it, will you come?" According to an informal poll we conducted as Patrol Z Members and Patrol Z Ambassadors, the answer to that question is: yes.
Throughout the month of July, nearly 1,500 Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow volunteers traveled to the New River Gorge for SummitCorps: The New River Experience, a project to build hiking and biking trails in the area. The finished product turned out 12.8 miles new trails, and on September 7, the National Parks…
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will offer a different experience for everyone, but there's one thing that everyone will have in common. Food. The Summit will buy in bulk to reduce expenses. (Photo by redzonk) Whether you spend your morning hiking, biking, swimming or skateboarding, you're eventually going to want some lunch.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — What's it worth to earn your Eagle Scout rank? Well, for some, it can be worth about $56,000. An innovative program at the University of Evansville (UE) has awarded scholarships to 123 students, based not just on their success in school, but on their achievements in Scouting.
Tens of thousands of spectators ambled out across the New River Gorge Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 15 - all to watch several hundred more people leap from the bridge with parachutes and rappel to the bottom on thousand-foot ropes. It's Bridge Day, the largest one-day festival in West Virginia, and it is just down the road…
The jamboree at the Summit will deliver a world-class program experience – more diverse, more intense, higher energy and more physically challenging than ever before. My name is Russell Smart, and I am the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
David (Dave) Evans, an Eagle Scout from upstate New York, may seem like your average guy. He plays football and he's a good student. But Dave is far from average. Dave is a fourth-class cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Excitement is building for the Summit Bechtel Reserve, and with lots of hype about whitewater rafting, zip line canopy tours, biking trails and hiking trails, who wouldn't be? (And to check out the latest craze in water sports, share this with your friends.)
Locals are working to clean up the New River, but there are plenty of other bodies of water that need support, too. Boy Scouts are all about practicing stewardship and acting as role models in their communities. So, who would be better to lead the movement to help local watersheds stay clean and healthy?
Want to ride skateboards and BMX bikes? We have good news, the Summit will have both. Want a foam pit to practice throwing big tricks? Oh yeah, the Summit's getting that, too. There isn't a reason to "go home" with a giant pit of foam beneath you.
You've heard about SummitCorps: The New River Experience . And by now, you may have even checked out the new trails which officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7, 2011. If not, here is a recap. Throughout the month of July, nearly 1,500 members from the Order of the Arrow traveled to West…
Throughout the month of July, Order of the Arrow members volunteered their time to help with SummitCorps: The New River Experience. A project to build hiking and biking trails, with support from the National Park Service and the International Mountain Bicycling Association, in the New River Gorge.
Scouts are going to have an entire mountaintop of adventure sports and outdoor activities to enjoy at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, but it all has to start somewhere, right? Mountain Biking will be one of the many activities you can participate in at the Summit.
While the Summit's camping footprint won't be as big as that of the jamboree's old location at Fort A.P. Hill (1,270 acres compared to 5,000 acres), you should still bring your walking shoes. Not to worry, though, the Summit is already taking your aching feet into consideration.
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is just one of the Boy Scouts of America's 4 high-adventure bases in the U.S. Whether you already have your sea legs or have never been to the ocean, there are plenty of adventures waiting there for you.
We asked you to help " Shape the Summit ." Thousands responded. One earned a trip to the New River Gorge (NRG) and ACE Adventure Resort. This summer, the winner of our "You Shape the Summit" contest, Jordan from New York, made his way to the home of the Summit Bechtel Reserve for some high-adventure fun.
It's not exactly "hands-free" driving, but operators of the bulldozers and other heavy equipment developing the Summit Bechtel Reserve have a co-pilot high in the sky. Hulking, 50-ton machines such as the D9 Caterpillar are being precision-guided to within inches of blueprint plans on the Summit grounds with the help of global positioning technology (GPS).
Throughout the month of July, Arrowmen from around the country traveled to West Virginia for the biggest youth project in National Park Service history: SummitCorps . Where do you keep your patches? (Photo by midnightcomm/Flickr Creative Commons) They came to build miles of trails, but ended up making an even bigger impact on the community.
We all know Scouts and Venturers are some of the best guys and girls around. Look in any town, any neighborhood, and the kind of folks you find in Scouting are achievers, leaders and setting an example for service to others.
You've heard of the "King of the Jungle" and Lord of the Flies , but how about "Savior of the Salamanders"? As National Chief there is always some public speaking to be done. (Photo from Jonathan Hillis) No? Well, you might know him better as national chief.
In the 3rd and final part of Adventures In Service: New River Rendezvous, members of Venturing Crew 5.14 were rewarded with some top-roping out at the Meadow River. While enjoying the new rocks, the group learned more about lead climbing technique from New River Alliance of Climbers (NRAC) guide, Jay Young.
Nearly a thousand Arrowmen attended Indian Summer 2011 in early August, where they learned about ceremonies, dance, costuming and much more. Evening activities included pow wows put on by the American Indian Affairs staff, an opening and closing gathering and a gathering of nations.
Coming to West Virginia by train is one of the most scenic trips you'll ever take. (Photo by jpmueller99/Flickr Creative Commons) The days of packing up the kitchen sink for the jamboree (literally, in some cases) are over. The Summit is going to have all of your necessary gear waiting for you on site, which…
Scouting isn't just about roughing it in the wild. It's about developing well-rounded individuals. During SummitCorps, the National Park Service hosted Appalachian History Night, where local performers and artisans shared their knowledge and talents with the Order of the Arrow.
Get on your bikes, and throw on your hiking boots, because the Arrowhead Hike & Bike Trail is officially open. The National Park Service commemorated the official opening of the trail in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Wednesday, Sept.
Sandstone Falls is one of the most scenic places in the whole New River Gorge and that's saying something. (Photo by Gary Hartley) Kayakers pitch themselves from the top of it. Fishermen wade into it. Some simply look at it with awe.
The backdrop for the arena show will now be the Summit Center. Could you think of a better place to have the biggest party Scouting has ever seen? (Summit Blog Staff Photo) Not going to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree as a participant?
Scouts found new and innovative ways to use the flags. (Photo by Order of the Arrow/Facebook) You've heard about SummitCorps . You've heard about the miles of hiking and biking trails constructed by the Order of the Arrow . But what was happening weeks before the Scouts even arrived?
Buckskin games, Native American presentations, drumming, dancing, competitions and bonfires. Excited yet? As a part of the new jamboree model, each Scout at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree will get to experience all of the above during the full-day trek to Garden Ground Mountain.
Crew 5.14 put down the tools and picked up the gear in the second installment of Adventures in Service. With their new appreciation for the New River Gorge sandstone, Venturers climbed some of the rock they helped to re-equip earlier in the day.
A hands-on blacksmith station gave Scouts the opportunity to try their hand at tool-making. (Photo by Gary Hartley) A man sharpens a hatchet. Another picks up a firearm. Beside them is a woman weaving. Animal skins are spread across tables.
Looking for some of the best wilderness adventure in the world? Don't worry, the Summit Bechtel Reserve will open soon enough. But if you're one of those who just can't wait (we don't blame you), there is plenty of adventure to be had at the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases , in the meantime.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These 3 famous R's aren't losing popularity anytime soon. In fact, the Summit designers are wholeheartedly supporting them with some big plans to cut back on waste at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . The idea is less plastic, more composting, as much recycling as possible and a little thinking outside the box.
We know there are 2 years left until the Summit Bechtel Reserve opens its doors for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. That's why we wanted to give you a little taste of what you can expect, just to hold you over.
Design and construction teams are making amazing progress on site at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, and the first "sample" activity is in working order - the Summit's first zip line. Get the full update in the video from the design project leader, Oxo Halo.
There will be several scheduled events for all Scouts to attend, including the arena show. (Summit Blog Staff Photo) The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be full of change. How so, you ask? Well, let’s take a look at the schedule.
It’s 2013. You’re at the national Scout jamboree. You’re a volunteer at what is quite simply the greatest service project in the history of earth. Question: How’d you get there? Coming To A Blog Near You: Jambo Jobs, Fees, and Schedules The New River Gorge Bridge is just a few miles downstream on the New…
We want to hear about your adventures! We want to hear about the amazing things Scouts are achieving in your area! How are you getting ready for the next jamboree? Do you have a story idea for Patrol Z? If you’ve got a tale to share, let us know by filling out the form below.
It is clearly evident that Scouting needs an outlet by which Scouts and Venturers can tell their own stories from their own perspectives using their own voices. Enter Patrol Z. A promotional video was introduced to the Scouting world in March 2011 inviting media-savvy Scouts and Venturers to apply for a brand-new initiative called Patrol…
