Just like in past jamborees, and in addition to all the high-adventure activities that will be available to you, 2013 will also include classic jamboree activities that you have grown to love, including the ever popular, vastly competitive patch trading experience.
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.
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.
There will be gallons of different ways to get wet at the jamboree. Will you be able to jump into them all in 10 days?
For the past century, the Boy Scouts of America has been instilling a conservation mindset in young people. At the Summit, this practice of stewardship is going to reach a whole new level.
For a pack under $150 that can last your entire backpacking career in Scouting, the Osprey Kestrel 58 is a pretty decent deal.
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?
At the mountain biking Adventure Area in Adventure Valley you can try your new skills on a world-class series of biking trails. Too bad you won’t have time to ride them all in one jamboree experience – because there’s over thirty miles of them!
Sustainability is going to be a big part of the experience at the 2013 jamboree. It’s even going to have its own exhibit and activity center.
The Summit has big plans for big rocks. And by this, we are talking about the activity area for climbing, which will allow you to boulder, top-rope climb and/or rappel when you visit for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.