Jamboree Bussing

2017 Jamboree Bus Routes Now Available

Jamboree is on its way, and the thoughts of program, patch trading, and interacting with thousands around the country are exciting. While all the games, events, and adventure will be a blast, walking thousands of steps to get to each

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Keep Informed Adult Leader Helping Scout

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

It’s a busy time of year for Scouts, with finals, proms and graduation ceremonies all competing for attention. But it’s also just a matter of weeks until we converge at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. So keep your

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Big Zip

Aerial Sports at #2017Jambo

Have you ever wanted to go zip lining, climbing, rappelling, canopy tours or compete during the COPE challenge course? Well at the 2017 National Jamboree you’ll be able to take part in all of these incredible experiences! The 2017 National

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Jamboree Band

Play with the Jamboree Band

As you may know the jamboree will have a dedicated band of Scouts and Scouters. On Wednesday, July 26th at 10:00am you will have the chance to sit in on a rehearsal and practice with the Jamboree Band. At noon

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Scouting for Food Program

Jamboree Scouting for Food Program

As a service to the great folks in West Virginia, we are again encouraging everyone involved in the 2017 National Jamboree; troops, crews, and posts to ask your members to bring one shelf-stable food item to donate to the West

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Ready to “Live Scouting’s Adventure”? Let’s check!

We’re hitting the homestretch. It’s been months, perhaps years, of anticipation, but thousands of eager Scouts, Scouters, Venturers, and volunteers are gearing up to march into the Summit Bechtel Reserve this July for the 2017 National Jamboree. But before those

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Scout leaders assist Scouts

Adult Leaders…Volunteer your time today!

Want to experience the best of both being a leader and a staff member at the Jamboree? Well now you are able to do just that! In 2013, Jamboree leadership instituted the Troop Assistance Program (TAP), which sought to encourage

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What I Wish I Had Known at My First Jamboree

If you’re fortunate enough to attend a Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree you’re in for the experience of a lifetime! It’s an awesome journey in a world-class high adventure setting that’s basically like camping with thousands of your best

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Scouts, leaders, visitors, and staff are able to shorten their hike to and from Camps Alpha and Bravo easily thanks to the the Consol Energy Bridge.

Jamboree Driver Training

While serving on staff at the 2017 National Jamboree, many people will be serving as drivers throughout the event. By taking the Driver Training and Certification training, a staff member will then be properly certified to operate passenger vehicles, UTV’s or

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How to Experience #2017Jambo as Visitors

Want to experience the fun of the 2017 National Jamboree but can’t be there for the whole 10 days? Become a Jamboree visitor. Bring your family or friends and live the adventure for a day or two — or more. The Jamboree is July

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