Topic
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.
622 posts · 2007–2020
Showing 251–300 of 622 posts
Walking is the way to go at the Summit. Here are a couple of pointers for taking care of your feet while getting around the 2013 National Scout Jamboree: It's All About the Shoes While hiking boots provide more support and warmth, a pair of trail runners or low cut boots will best suit you…
Whether you're heading to the Summit as a jamboree participant , staff member , or visitor , the Jamboree Summit App is one of the smallest items you need to pack. If you're an Apple iOS or Android user, here are three reasons to download the app today: Scouts and Venturers participating in the jamboree can view their…
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree still needs staff. It's going to take a bunch of dedicated people willing to help out to make this year's event shine. That's where you come in. We're putting out another call for dependable Scouts to join the ranks of the jamboree staff and be part of the first-ever jamboree…
Our council held a series of round-robin Jamboree training sessions this weekend as we count down the last 50 days before our east coast adventure. We learned a lot about what to expect on this trip including packing requirements, the Do's & Don'ts of patch trading, tips on personal hygiene, travel etiquette, restaurant manners and uniform…
The Summit and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree are all about high adventure and fun. Visitors will see firsthand what that means at the Summit Center, where they can sample activities ranging from zip lines and BMX to rock climbing and shooting sports.
You may have heard there's a big party at the Summit this summer, a little get-together called the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. But did you know that just an hour northwest of the BSA's extravaganza sits the hip, historic city of Charleston, W.Va.?
(Story adapted from Scouting magazine's "Bryan on Scouting" blog ) Version 1.0 of the Jamboree Summit App is now available on Apple and Android devices. The Android app clocks in at just over 10 MB and costs 99 cents in the Google Play store .
Don't just read about the great time we're having at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree this summer. Come see it for yourself. Jamboree visitor passes - including one day, two days, and all days - are available now, starting at $35 for a one-day pass for visitors 11 or older.
This is just a friendly reminder to complete your curriculum choices for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree by May 14, 2003. Still undecided? Check out the curriculum posts right here on the Summit Blog to get a better idea of what's available.
If you dig shooting sports and variety, you'll dig The Barrels . There are tons of ways to test your marksmanship this summer at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . If you select this curriculum, you get a 4-hour priority access pass to all of the activities at The Barrels.
Today was the 16th Annual Jamboree on the Trail. It is a World Jamboree for all those in Scouting. I have written about JOTT before. This year, due to my retirement from Pack 221 I had a few hour or two. The Girl Scout Troop Leader asked if I would be able to put on
If you like to be in the thick of things helping out, you're going to love this. The Summit is entering the final stretch as it gears up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and we've still got openings for excited, qualified staff.
There's just one problem with all that Tweeting, Facebooking, and Instagramming Scouts and Scouters will do at this summer's national jamboree. All those Web-connected devices can only go as far as the batteries inside them. So, hook up with Samsung and AT&T, an official sponsor of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Are you looking to purchase a new smartphone or tablet before this year's inaugural Summit event? AT&T has an offer perfect for Scouts and friends of Scouting alike. Take advantage and you'll have power on the go for all your upcoming Scouting adventures.
If you are a Scout or Venturer with journalistic aspirations and you are heading to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree , you can register as a Hometown News Correspondent . What does that mean? It means you cover the jamboree for the Hometown News, the jamboree's youth media hub, and send your written, photo and video content…
They say this summer's National Jamboree will be the most-connected ever. Well, this is a great start. Version 1.0 of the Jamboree Summit App is available on Android devices. The app clocks in at just over 10 MB and costs $0.99 in the Google Play store .
Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families affected, both directly and indirectly by the two horrific tragedies in the northeast recently, both of which involved children. Words cannot adequately express the many thoughts that run through a parent's head in such situations and the agony one goes through over the thought of…
2013 National Scout Jamboree visitors are in for a big treat at the Summit Center, but might be left wondering what adventures await beyond the Summit? If that's you, you've come to the right place. There is a ton of fun stuff to do in West Virginia.
Water is everywhere-there's no escaping it. Going with the flow? That's all about water. If you can't beat it-and really, why would you want to?-you might as well join it by learning as many ways to enjoy good old H20 as possible.
As preparations for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree continue, we have been simultaneously working on the development and marketing of the 2014 high adventure program that will be headquartered at the Christen High Adventure Base here on The Summit. In a previous post I outlined the four crew programs that will be offered: The River…
More Boy Scout patches for the collection. I served as the scoutmaster for one of the two troops that the Central Minnesota Council sent to the 2001 National Jamboree. That trip to Fort A.P. Hill was one of the highlights of my Scouting tenure.
Many of you have asked about the status of the Merit Badge Midway for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Get ready because we have some answers. Two things: It's no longer called the Merit Badge Midway . Rather than a specific area, merit badge booths will be located throughout the Summit Center area of the jamboree.
Archery rules. Robin Hood. Green Arrow. Katniss Everdeen. Famed archers, all. Sure, they're fictional characters, but still. What if you could get a taste of that archery awesomeness? Well, you can. In addition to sporting arrows , you can try your hand at the old standby-static targets-or try another new offering at the 2013 National Scout…
This just in: All jamboree youth participants are invited to register as National Hometown News Correspondents . An email home to Mom and Dad? These Scouts and Venturers will do one better, sharing their first-person jamboree experience with local news organizations back home.
Ahh, medical forms. They're always a pain to finish filling out. And that due date always seems to sneak up on us. Speaking of which, the deadline for turning in medical forms for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is April 15, so it's time to get rolling.
As part of your 2013 National Scout Jamboree registration, you received the Osprey Transporter BSA duffel bag . What's the deal with that? For 10 days-from July 15 to 24-Scouts and Venturers attending the 2013 jamboree will be living and breathing the Summit.
First, you can give up your seat on the sidelines and get into the game. Paying visitors this summer can sample some of the same high-adrenaline activities that the Scouts experience. At past jamborees, a lot of the fun stuff - BMX, climbing, shooting sports - was off-limits to visitors.
Don't believe that Train and Carly Rae Jepsen are actually performing at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree? You don't have to take my word for it any more. Now you can hear it straight from the performers' mouths. Below, check out short video clips of Train, the closing show headliner , and Carly Rae Jepsen, the…
What's your favorite thing to do when it comes to Scouting or Venturing? Archery ? Service ? EMS ? Whatever it is, you probably know a ton about it. You're probably even pretty good at it. And with great knowledge comes great responsibility.
For one day of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree , you're doing a day of service. Here's the deal with that: First , you're a Scout. It's what you do. Pitching in and helping-it's in your blood. It takes work, some sweat, and some muscle, but you're prepared for the challenge.
It may be a little early to start packing for the jamboree this summer, but I've got a sneak peek at what you'll stuff all that gear into. Take a look at the Osprey Transporter BSA, a sturdy, well-reviewed bag with detachable backpack straps and a classy 2013 National Scout Jamboree logo stitched on the…
Sporting arrows are not only new to archery in Scouting, but also to the archery world in general. Similar to clay target shooting , sporting arrows are centered around automatic target launchers that throw 10-inch diameter foam targets into the air.
We've got the lowdown on The Rocks climbing curriculum coming on line for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree . We're not talking about clones of this guy ; we're talking about a rock climbing setting and curriculum specially made for the Summit to offer as many climbing challenges as humanly possible.
Kayaking or SUP in your wheelhouse? Then sign up for an aquatics staff position and be like Gandalf , imparting wisdom to all who venture into your domain. Maybe we love playing around in water so much because we're made up of more than 60 percent of the stuff.
T-minus 200 days 'til our council leaves for Jamboree… WOW, how time flies! It doesn't seem that long ago we were just at 300 days . As we look at what needs to be done between now and July, I thought I'd share the Equipment List my co-leaders have organized over the years.
The hits just keep on coming. Exactly one month after the BSA locked in Train to close the 2013 jamboree , we now know who will kick things off at the Summit Bechtel Reserve next summer. It's Carly Rae Jepsen, the 27-year-old Canadian songstress whose single "Call Me Maybe" won MTV's Best Song Of 2012 honors…
Mountain biking . It's fun to experience, but hard to describe. You can talk rolling over flowy trails and watching the woods blur by in your periphery. Or picking your way through a gnarly rock garden like a ninja , grinning all the while.
Remember these guys ? Living in the trees, walking on rope bridges? Awesome, right? You can totally tap your inner Ewok at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Just volunteer to be staff for the zip lines and you're in there. Weird leathery head gear optional.
Staff spots are filling fast for next summer's national Scout jamboree . And if you want to be among the first counselors to teach a merit badge at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, now's the time to make that interest known. They're already full at Programming and Robotics merit badges, but Janice Downey and the Innovation team…
There's been a lot of recent buzz about the status of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree staff. While we are making good progress filling out the staff, we are still recruiting and have positions available for anyone who meets the jamboree staff qualifications.
If you like to be in the thick of things helping out, you're going to love this. The Summit is gearing up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and we've still got openings for excited, qualified staff. Check it out: Canopy Tour/Challenge Course and Zip Line: If you like going fast and climbing high, this…
What's a national jamboree without some challenge thrown in? Here at the Summit, you know we're up for it! That's why we're building some of the best challenge (aka COPE) courses you've ever maneuvered your way through. But don't take our word for it.
Want an incredible summer experience? Look no further - the 2013 National Jamboree is looking for youth staff to get all our brand new, world-class programs and activities going next summer. We want YOU to be there. "Why me?" you ask?
Three-time Grammy winners Train will headline the closing stadium show at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the Boy Scouts of America announced today. For my money, this is the biggest musical act to perform at a national Scout jamboree since the Beach Boys in 1985.
Think BMX is just for the pros? No way! Heck, even the pros had to get their start somewhere - they weren't born on a bike, ya know. The Summit is gearing up for all levels of BMX enthusiasts, whether you're an actual pro or just testing the rounds for the first time.
Your 10-piece jamboree set for my Eagle patch? Sorry, no way. Council shoulder strips, district camporee patches, and pins from your hometown are perfect trinkets to trade at national Scout jamborees or other major Scouting events. But some patches and Scouting memorabilia should stay home.
When lining up the cast for an all-star crew, you reach for the best, right? The Summit is no different. We are proud of our team members, both the adult and youth staff, that will be joining us. And we can't wait for you to meet them.
Patrol Z is a group of new-media journalists made up of Scouts and Venturers from all across America. High adventure, service, and achievement are what we're all about. Want to get in touch with us? Tweet to us @PatrolZ , and follow our photos on Instagram @PatrolZ.
In this episode, I address a few of the questions I receive about the rapidly approaching 2013 National Scout Jamboree : Will the Summit be ready by next summer? Is it too late to register? What if my council's contingent is already full?
What makes a great skatepark? The folks at Spohn Ranch can tell you. They should know—they designed the skatepark at the X Games. And the skatepark at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Sweet, right? Tim Burk, a staff member at Shakedown, thought so.
