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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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Are you still searching for the perfect gift this holiday season? Well, look no further, because there is still time to give a Boy Scout, Venturer, or Explorer the gift of a lifetime with a trip to the 2017 National Jamboree!
Anyone who has visited the Summit Bechtel Reserve knows that the weather can change very quickly. West Virginia, and the Summit's, unique topography creates beautiful vistas - and rapidly evolving forecasts! Since the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, leadership at the Summit has been working to better predict, and prepare for, inclement weather.
How about a jamboree job where people look up to you all day long? That's the promise of the Aerial Sports team at the 2017 National Jamboree, held July 19 to 28 at the stunning Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Timely, effective communication is essential to a successful Jamboree experience. Efforts to transform how staff, participants, leaders and guests are informed have been improving since the close of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and have taken an additional step forward this month with the launch of JamboLink.
Hello Potential Jamboree Staff! As you may know, the Aerial Sports program at the Jamboree are among the most popular. This Jamboree we have streamlined the Aerial Sports training requirements to make the process easier for you, our volunteer staff members.
The 2017 National Jamboree will be here before you know it … Whether you’ve already registered as an attendee or staff member, or have been looking for a good reason to do so, here are five things to know about Scouting’s premier event: 1.
When I got the email, I did a double take. Betsy Hough, committee chairwoman of Troop 48 out of Lake Forest, Ill., wrote that 43 Scouts from her troop - nearly half the troop's youth members - are registered for the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Did you hear the news? Whether you're a working journalist helping inform the public or simply a fan of the world's greatest magazine for boys, you are formally invited to join the Boys' Life team at the 2017 National Jamboree.
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…
Based on the success of Exploring Summerfest during the summer of 2016, we know Explorers are interested in experiencing the history, adventure, and excitement of the jamboree. As a result, this national celebration of youth — which will run from July 19–28, 2017 — now includes Explorers.
A national jamboree is a once-in-a lifetime experience for most Scouts. Don’t miss the opportunity let your Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers be part of the best jamboree ever! It’s not too late to sign up! Here are 10 things you can do support the national jamboree in your council TODAY: Find everything you need to…
2001 National Jamboree Gateway In 2001, I served as the scoutmaster for Troop 1417 of the Central Minnesota Council for the National Jamboree, which was held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. I had a great time. I also had great assistant scoutmasters, great junior leadership, and great Scouts.
It's the National Park Service's 100th birthday, but you get the gift. 2017 National Jamboree leaders this week announced the creation of 22 special subcamp patches, each celebrating a different national park. As first reported on the Summit Bechtel Reserve website , the 2017 National Jamboree subcamps have been renamed in honor of national parks - from…
August 25, 2016 is the one hundredth anniversary of America's National Park Service. Just two months after he signed the congressional charter for the Boy Scouts of America, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act, formally establishing the National Park Service.
Because the national jamboree only happens every four years, many Scouts may only have one shot at attending the BSA’s premier event. Alex Call, who served as the 2015 Order of the Arrow national chief, however, was fortunate enough to attend two national jamborees as a youth member.
Only one year – 52 short weeks – remain until Scouting’s premier event, the national jamboree, descends upon the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve . With that in mind, we wanted you to get to know the newest face on the jamboree team.
Your hiking boots just got a little happier. Thanks to feedback from staffers in 2013, next summer's Jamboree will feature a greatly expanded busing system. Here are the 11 planned routes for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree: Staff Support (staff only routes) Shuttle Description Frequency Service Hours Route Staff Parking Hourly/Continuous 6:00 a.m.
Last month, local council jamboree coordinators received an email from BSA vendor Xpressdocs with instructions on how to receive your council’s FREE , customized jamboree recruitment fliers to be used at summer camp gatherings, program launch events, district campouts, or at any other event where youth and adults will gather in the coming weeks.
In one short year from today, my Council will be on our way to a scouting experience of a lifetime… the 2017 National Jamboree ! You might think that's a long way off, but I remember thinking this same thing last July …and those past 12 months have sure gone by fast!
With the 2017 National Jamboree a year away, many Scouts, Venturers and Scouters think they've missed their chance to attend this quintessential quadrennial Scouting event. But there's good news: The door to the jamboree is still very much open. In fact, "jamboree registration has closed" is one of several myths floating around out there about…
One year from now, you and your fellow Scouts and Scouters will be preparing for a summer adventure unlike any other—the 2017 National Jamboree! Are you prepared for this Scouting excursion to the Summit Bechtel Reserve ? Scouting Wire has the info you need to begin the one-year countdown to jamboree.
From high-octane adventure to making lifelong friends, your Scouts and Venturers will be talking about the 2017 National Jamboree for years to come. An event this memorable takes a lot of planning, which is why the experts are stepping in to help answer all of your questions about the 2017 National Jamboree.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. CST for the next 2017 National Jamboree Livestream event ! This online event will be a quick-hitting 30-minute program of the latest jamboree updates and developments with featured guests Ralph de la Vega, 2017 National Jamboree Chairman; Matt Myers, 2017 National Jamboree Director…
The May NextConnect webinar scored a hat trick of great topics! BSA marketing experts shared how to jump-start the Lion program, where to get fresh jamboree marketing material, and the keys to taking home a President’s Marketing Award. Currently, more than 180 councils plan to participate in the highly-anticipated Lion program, Cub Scouting’s pilot program…
As the Order of the Arrow enters its next century of service, there are a variety of new programs, initiatives and events occurring throughout 2016 and 2017 that will benefit the broader Scouting community. These include NEXT: A New Century, Prism, the Developing Youth Leaders Conference and Operation Arrow.
14 months from now, 35,000 Scouts and Scouters will descend upon the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. There is an incredible amount of work to be done between now and then, all of which will be driven forward by a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers.
You're on a "need to know" basis – and you need to know! During an event as complex as the National Scout Jamboree, it is essential that staff, participants and leaders have access to the most timely information. In 2017, a new team has been established to focus specifically on the communication on-site at the Jamboree…
Staff registration for the 2017 NSJ is open! July 14, 2017 may seem like a long ways away, but the next year will pass quickly – which makes today the perfect time to formalize your jamboree staff commitment by registering for jamboree staff.
What you can expect from staffing the 2017 NSJ Staffers returning from the 2013 National Scout Jamboree agree that our inaugural event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve was an unqualified success – but as with all new endeavors, we learned there were some things we'd want to improve for the next one.
The Archbishop of New York, the former CEO of Kampgrounds of America and the driving force behind the Composite Materials merit badge are three of the dedicated Scouters who received the Silver Buffalo Award at a special ceremony tonight. The 2016 Silver Buffalo Award class includes 13 Scouting volunteers whose contributions to our movement on…
Matt Myers has been charged as the National Jamboree Director, effective July 1, 2016. Matt began his Scouting career as a district executive in the Oregon Trail Council, in Eugene, Oregon. He has held numerous positions during his BSA career in councils including; Silicon Valley, Redwood Empire, Pacific Skyline, San Francisco, and Detroit.
The 2017 Jamboree is quickly approaching and you don’t want your council’s marketing for the event to lag behind, right? Right! Luckily for you, there’s a plethora of jamboree resources available at your fingertips you can utilize via your local council’s website, email marketing, and social media.
Why will the 2017 National Jamboree be the most epic Scouting extravaganza yet? Because Russell Smart, program chairman for the 2017 Jamboree, is committed to creating the ultimate Scouting celebration. Smart and his team of jamboree experts are hard at work, using feedback from the 2013 Jamboree as a tool to sculpt the program until…
We asked two volunteers for the 2017 Jamboree to review a few of the problematic areas for 2013 — and share how they've been addressed.
The Jamboree Band will provide music for ceremonies, events and shows throughout the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. But first, they need to find the right musicians. Jamboree Band members should be Scouts, Venturers or adult leaders who can play an instrument at a high-school level.
Jamborees create memories that last a lifetime, and we want to hear about those memories. Share your National Jamboree memories here.
The 1985 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., produced stories that have been told and retold for more than 30 years.
In case you haven’t noticed, warmer temperatures have begun to roll across the the country and summer vacation will be here before we know it. Have you procrastinated your summer planning? Don’t panic—There’s still time and availability to sign up for an awesome summer camping event and we’re breaking down what you need to know…
Nancy Reagan, the former First Lady of the United States who died Sunday, addressed 30,000 Boy Scouts at the 1985 National Scout Jamboree.
It’s time to start pumping up and counting down because the 2017 National Jamboree will be here before you know it. The Summit Bechtel Reserve just announced a contest for jamboree enthusiasts to show off favorite memories and begin planning new ones!
Are you looking for resources to fuel your council’s 2017 Jamboree marketing efforts? Well you’re in luck because we’ve packaged a toolkit that’s perfect for you! From printed materials to digital assets, you can find what you need in the 2017 Jamboree Promo Kit .
The BSA's jamboree planners are looking for a few Scouts and Venturers to take their talents to West Virginia and join the Jamboree Performance Troupe.
