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Tens of thousands of Scouts camping together for ten days. Bloggers covered every National Jamboree of the era, from Fort A.P. Hill in 2010 to The Summit Bechtel Reserve.
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Each month, this blog features one of the program elements that will be offered at the 2013 Jamboree. Last month, we talked about the "jamboree trek" to Garden Ground Mountain, as well as some information on Order of the Arrow Indian Village.
Short on cash for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? Short on time? If you can say "yes" to either (or both) of the above questions, but you want to be on staff for the 1st-ever jamboree at the Summit, there's still a way.
Do you want to be a part of something historic? And get to experience the most action-packed jamboree EVER, at the Boy Scouts of America's new adventure hot spot? Or how about help thousands of Scouts and Venturers have the best week of their lives?
Let's face it. You won't be the first on Mars, the first to summit a mountain, or probably even the first in line for the next new iPhone. But serving on the inaugural jamboree staff at the Summit? Yeah, there's still time for that history-making first.
You might not have known it, but a lot of the stories, photos and videos you see here on this site were thought up, created and edited by Scouts and Venturers just like you. But, now, you'll know for sure.
High adventure, your way and made simple. That is what you'll get at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Here is a better explanation, and 3 reasons why you should sign up for the jamboree: High adventure.
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!
When the Summit Bechtel Reserve opens for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters should prepare to go big with new and improved high-adventure activities. 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.
Wanna get your hands dirty at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? Pitch in and serve on staff. There are plenty of cool jobs available to help pull off what's sure to be a memorable jamboree experience at the new Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve in West Virginia.
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.
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.
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.
Have you ever wanted to attend an international Scouting event, but were unable to make it to one of the World Jamborees, a Camporee in another country, or even a local event? How about attending a Jamboree that literally could …
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.
Want to attend the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, but worried about how to get there? No need. On top of being a one-stop shop for high adventure, the Summit is making sure that travel to the site is easier than ever.
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…
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?
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.
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…
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…
Across the country, Scout camp dining halls are full of staffers leading campers in songs and cheers to thank the kitchen staff for their daily meals. But at the Cedarlands Scout Reservation (CSR) , a camp nestled deep in the Adirondack Park in Long Lake, New York, Scouts are at work in a different way.
Have you registered for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? If not, the time is now. Zip-lining through the 175-foot-tall canopy of West Virginia's towering Hemlock trees. Scaling sandstone rock-climbing routes in the New River Gorge. Biking, hiking, rafting-whew, we're outta breath just thinking about it!
The UK volunteers at the World Scout Jamboree have been at their inspirational best.
Watch the UK Chief Scout drop in on the World Scout Jamboree.
We asked all of you to help shape the Summit. In response, we received more than 1,000 survey and Facebook comments from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers and many more. Thanks to all of the participation, we are now better suited to build a site where it’s easy to get from point A to B.
To all staff and volunteer leaders: Are you ready to GO BIG and GET WILD? The national jamboree is looking for you to help us jump start the next 100 years. Here's a small sampling of what you can expect to encounter as a volunteer leader or staff member at the 2013 National Jamboree: New…
I think it is important to have "Hero's" in life. People that we look up to or try to learn from chapters of their lives. William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt is one of my hero's. His love for the Scouting program drove him and in the end elevated him to a father of Scouting in…
National Commissioner Tico Perez is featured in a video on the Summit's website regarding fitness requirements for the 2013 National Jamboree:
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is closer than we think. And as construction of the site at the Summit Bechtel Reserve continues to progress, there are two things to remember – expect fun and be prepared for the adventure. “We will have skateboarding for the first time ever, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and…
Tune In To This Site For News On All Things Summit You don't have to race; there's plenty of blog for everyone (Photo Joe King/Flickr Creative Commons) Now, we aren't licensed and board-certified physicians here at SBRlive.org, but we still argue that your recommended daily diet includes a healthy portion of blog posts, nutritiously balanced…
Are you ready for the greatest 10 days of your life? Good; it's coming. For 10 days you'll be skateboarding, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking and lots more in the New River Gorge! That's what SBR is all about.
Are you ready for the greatest 10 days of your life? Good; it’s coming. For 10 days you’ll be skateboarding, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking and lots more in the New River Gorge! That’s what SBR is all about.
You've never seen a jamboree like this. Each time the BSA hosts its signature event, the result is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scouts and Scouters who attend. But 2013′s edition promises to bring the jamboree experience to a new level.
The Silver Buffalo Award square knot and medal. What do Robert Baden-Powell, Jimmy Stewart, Neil Armstrong, and Bill Gates have in common? All are recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award , Scouting's highest honor for adults. Late last month, 11 more joined the prestigious list.
Reserve Airmen recently arrived here to begin work on a 10,600 acre National Scout Jamboree site as part of Joint Task Force Summit. More than 20 civil engineers from the 477th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, began clearing trees and installing silt fences on the site.
Click to view slideshow. There are as many great Scouting stories out there as there are great Scouts. In other words: too many to count. You'll find many of these tales in the pages of Scouting and Boys' Life magazines, expertly conveyed through award-winning stories and photographs.
Registration for the 2013 National Jamboree to be held July 15-24 at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve is now open at the Summit's jamboree website . The national registration fee for participants is $850. Youth participants and leaders registering should check with their local council for fee and payment details, including travel and tour…
Last week, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve announced the members of Patrol Z, an elite team of digital storytellers tasked with telling the world about the Scout experience leading up to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Thirteen members made it through the rigorous application process and now stand ready to start telling your…
This weekend 920 adults from across the United Kingdom came together at Gilwell Park to share their hopes for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
Last week the members of Patrol Z, a new initiative from the Summit, were announced. What is Patrol Z? Patrol Z is a small group of Scouts who know their way around digital media. Telling stories online - with video, photos, and blogs - about their road to The Summit, PZ Scouts are spreading the word about…
Photo by Daniel Giles. Rappers Jay-Z and Eminem, the musical "Promises, Promises," and the Boy Scouts of America. An odd trio, sure, but they all have one thing in common: They're among the winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Live Design Awards , handed out last week.
New location, new eligibility rules. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree , the first jamboree at the The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will also be the first to welcome Venturers as participants. That's right, the jamboree isn't just for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts anymore.
Beginning in 2013, Venturing Crew members are eligible to participate in the National Scout Jamboree. There has been an overlap between this policy being established and the recent publishing of an updated version of the Guide to Safe Scouting, which states that only Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts can participate.
Photo by Tom Copeland Jr., Boy Scouts of America Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the folks at Live Design , the creative and technical journal for live entertainment professionals.
Wow! I never expected to see something like this posted to Youtube by the BSA. But I think it is very well done. Welcome to Patrol Z, an action comic strip to promote the next Jamboree at The Summit. This video kicks off a program by the BSA to recruit Scouts with tech savvy skills.
When Mike Rowe attended the 2010 National Jamboree Arena Show the Boy Scouts went nuts! At that moment he was more popular then a rock star. And to top it off, he is an Eagle Scout. Did you know that a couple of Scouts had the chance to interview him while he was at The…
With its attention-grabbing colors, easy navigation, and useful information, there's a lot to love about the new Web site for The Summit . Scouts and Scouters will find that it's a great place for up-to-the-minute information about the BSA's fourth high-adventure base and the home of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and 2019 World Jamboree.
