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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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These drawings record four gateways from the Welsh Jamboree held at Picton Castle in August 1952. Drawn by G.R. Duce and published on page 200 of the 1953 Scout annual. Click the image to enlarge .
This question keeps popping up, mostly from past jamboree participants and staff. The short answer is "Yes." Jamborees at the Summit will be physically demanding experiences. West Virginia is called the "Mountain State" for a reason. While there are level areas, there are also regular changes in grade as you hike from point to point…
For many Scouts, the national jamboree can reignite their passion for Scouting. Scouting parent Pat Wellen saw her teenage son getting older and getting busy with all the things that can fill up a busy kid's schedule. As it happens for many, his interest in Scouting had a lot of competition.
Communication Services is now providing Language of Scouting quarterly updates through Scout Wire . The department regularly updates the BSA's style guide to ensure that the reference continues to reflect editorial changes throughout the organization. The following entries have been recently updated in the Language of Scouting .
Every Scout village and campsite will need a contingent of staff to keep things running-after all, the Summit will become the second-largest "city" in the state of West Virginia during the 2013 jamboree! If you're considering registering to be on staff at the jamboree, consider these 14 opportunities to help give Scouts the experience of…
Big congratulations and my thanks to this year's Silver Buffalo Award honorees. At last week's National Annual Meeting, 11 volunteers (nine are pictured above) earned Scouting's highest honor for adults . In doing so, they joined a prestigious list that includes Walt Disney, James E.
To call the 2013 National Jamboree a "transformative experience" is (A) putting it lightly and (B) sounds way too hokey to describe the biggest, coolest gathering you could attend in all of Scouting. But, the national jamboree IS definitely a "rite of passage" that all Scouts should experience as they go from Tenderfoot to the…
Has your council jamboree committee answered the call to appoint a jamboree ambassador? If not, we're asking you to stoke the fire about this position and get one selected. Why are we placing an emphasis on this? Why does it matter for your council?
This is a question I've heard from several folks. The answer is "yes," but let me give you some background. It's really a matter of fairness. The commercial cost of a whitewater raft trip on the New River runs in the range of $70 to $110.
T-minus 400 days until our Jamboree adventure begins! While there's nothing new to report with our east coast tour plans , you might be wondering: What else can a Scout look forward to beyond the other 10 reasons to be excited about this event?
Many people are familiar with the icons representing difficulty levels at a ski resort. You know, those little colored shapes that indicate how hard a particular slope is to descend? All the activities in the Adventure Areas at the 2013 National Jamboree will be much the same; each will be rated with the equivalents of…
The Jamboree Fireside Stories project is recording the experiences that have made the national Scout jamboree a lifetime memory for more than a million Scouts and Scouters. You can share your jamboree story by calling the Jamboree Fireside Story Line at 786-7-JAMBO-7.
Here at the Summit, we've been cooking up a little something for you. No, we haven't mentioned it on the blog yet. Why not? Well, we love surprises and feel this is a mighty good one. We know a lot of you are itching to know how the jamboree will be laid out.
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree promises to be a Jamboree like never before. Yes, it will feature all the things you've come to expect, such as patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, and Technology Quest; but there's more. Scouting.org describes it as "high adventure like you've never seen"-whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, and much more.
Let me start this week by acknowledging all the comments on last week's blog. It's apparent our readership is expanding and I welcome that. I can assure you I do read all the comments. Please continue to share your thoughts in the comment section as I am interested in what you have to say.
The best way to get an insider's view of the 2013 Jamboree at the Summit is to get on staff! The staff of this first-ever national jamboree at its new, permanent home in West Virginia will be history makers - they'll be setting the stage for the next hundred years of Scouting.
We are seeking passionate Scouters who plan to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree (either full- or part-time) and need a job while there to consider helping support one of our newest merit badges, including Inventing, Robotics, Chess, Welding, Search and Rescue, and Game Design.
Merit badges don't teach themselves. And with the 2013 National Scout Jamboree just 14 months away, the BSA's looking for a few good men and women to demonstrate their skills. The focus is on the six newest merit badges making a big splash at the Summit Bechtel Reserve next summer.
The Jamboree Fireside Stories project is recording the experiences that have made the national Scout jamboree a lifetime memory for more than a million Scouts and Scouters. You can share your jamboree story by calling the Jamboree Fireside Story Line at 786-7-JAMBO-7.
In this episode, I introduce our new Summit group director, Dan McCarthy, and talk about the progress being made at the Summit as well as how things are shaping up for next year's National Jamboree. Don't forget to register your council's contingents as well as encourage your volunteers to join as jamboree staff members; there…
Today was Jamboree on the Trail. It's technically my first time. Last year I was at Gilwell Field as a Troop Guide, so maybe I was on the trail? I put JOTT on the Pack Calendar and incorporated it as part of my Cubmaster Hike. This was the second in a six part set of
There's front-page news everywhere you look at a national jamboree! It takes Scouts and Venturers to tell the stories, and we need staff to help them spread the word. And there are a lot of different ways to make headlines at the jamboree.
Every day, we see dramatic progress on the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in anticipation of its grand opening at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. I am truly awed as our summer camp, high-adventure base, and national leadership training center continue to take shape in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia.
We've launched the Jamboree Fireside Stories project to record the experiences that make the national Scout jamboree such an incredible, can't-miss-it event. If you've been to a national jamboree, you probably have a great story to share. We want to record it and share it with all of Scouting!
A Scout is reverent. It's how we end the Scout Law, and let's face it: After the adventure, fellowship, and connection with a beautiful place like the Summit, we're all going to want to spend some time in reflection. Worship services are an important part of the national jamboree, and it takes volunteers just like…
The 2013 National Jamboree is all about action, right? Well, right, as long as "action" includes patch-trading action. Just like in past jamborees, and in addition to all the high-adventure activities that will be available to you, 2013 will include classic jamboree activities that you have grown to love, including the ever-popular, vastly competitive patch-trading…
If you've been to a national Scout jamboree, then you know what a big deal it is. It probably figures into your memories of Scouting in a major way. You might have done an activity for the first time and been hooked for life.
A quick clarification from the jamboree office : Despite what you may have heard, anyone who is old enough to go to the jamboree is old enough to go white-water rafting at the jamboree. The New River, in the heart of West Virginia, is pretty perfect for everyone of all abilities, and all people of jamboree…
You might say they're the unsung heroes of the jamboree. Except we're singing their praises right here. If you want to be on the inside at the first-ever jamboree at the Summit in 2013, here are 10 of the most important Logistics Group jobs that will contribute to making it the best national jamboree yet…
Whitewater rafting is the most fun you can possibly have while sopping wet. We all know that. But have you wondered: What age do you have to be to go rafting? No Whitewater Rafting Age Restrictions for Jambo Participants Guess what?
The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve had an interesting dilemma when it came to preparing for all the climbing to be done at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree: how to ensure a world-class climbing experience for all 40,000-plus Scouts and Venturers, while maximizing its resources.
In just over one year, we will begin the fun and excitement of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. And believe me, that's sooner than you can imagine. My name is Russell Smart, and I am the volunteer team leader for all program activities for the Summit.
Fact: In fewer than 500 days, you'll be a part of history at the 1st-ever jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve! And while you've been out playing in the snow (or lack of for some of us) this winter, we hope that you are keeping in mind that in less than 2 years, you will…
Perhaps you've been thinking about signing up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. But wait! Not sure if you're into all that high adventure, all the time? Well, have no fear-the 2013 National Scout Jamboree will indeed be packed full of fun … all kinds of fun!
Are you excited about the Summit? Because, you know, it's not that far away! My name is Russell Smart, and I am the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the jamboree. Each month, we share information about another part of our world-class program experience that is going to be more diverse, more intense…
What's the best thing about being a Scout? How about the adventures? Well, just so you know, there WILL be plenty of your favorite Scout adventures at the 2013 jamboree. Here's what I mean: Of course, there's no lack of adventure with whitewater rafting, zip lines, climbing, mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, stand up paddleboarding, shooting…
Once completing Cub Scouts, it is natural to move up to Boy Scouts. But what about after that? Far too often, I hear adult leaders speak about losing their prized Eagle Scouts to the world abroad. We are becoming increasingly busy with high school, college, jobs, and being active members of society.
The members of Patrol Z , the BSA's youth-led group of media specialists, have been hard at work over the past few months creating content for your enjoyment. And now, the crew's latest assignment, which is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Supply Group , features gear reviews on the Summit Blog .
The Summit is where? West Virginia? Is that a state? Oh, I've been to Western Virginia We've heard it all. And now, we want to set the record straight on exactly where you will be when you come to the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
We are members of Patrol Z, and we're here to tell your story. We are interested in letting others know what fun, cool and exciting opportunities you are taking part in, so they can get excited about Scouting, and specifically Jamboree 2013 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
The need for staff at the jamboree and the steady progress underway at the Summit were hot topics at the recent BSA board and committee meetings held near the national office in Irving, Texas. To learn how to register yourself or to ask your volunteers to register, take a look at the February Board Handout…
Are you excited for the 2013 National Jamboree and the Summit Bechtel Reserve? Good, because we are too! And to make sure the excitement continues to build, the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the 2013 jamboree, Russell Smart, is providing us with monthly updates on the Summit Blog .
When the national jamboree kicks off at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in July 2013, the Summit will become the second-largest city in the whole state of West Virginia. And, it will take an energetic staff of thousands of volunteers to give Scouts and Venturers 10 days of the time of their lives.
BSA Contingent to Korea National Jamboree By ScoutingNews Staff This year's 13th Korea National Jamboree will be held in Goseong, which was the 17th World Scout Jamboree campsite and located within the Gangwon Province, Korea. The BSA's International Division is currently seeking nominations from Scouts and Scouters between the ages of 14 and 26 to…
Now that 2012 is here, we only have about 18 months until we meet in West Virginia for the first-ever national Scout jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. If you have been reading my monthly blogs since October, you know that my name is Russell Smart and I am the volunteer team leader for all…
Once the Summit Bechtel Reserve is up and running during the jamboree, it will be the second-largest city in West Virginia. Yep, that's pretty big. There were 43,434 Scouts and approximately 50,000 visitors at Fort A.P. Hill last year, so calling the jamboree a city isn't too far off.
