As I drove to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree on Sunday, I went from the mountains of New York to the farmland of Pennsylvania before I came upon something special: the hills of West Virginia. There are hills all around
From the opening flag ceremony to climbing to zip lines, there’s so much to see at the Summit this jamboree. Patrol Z is on the ground, immersed in the full-on jamboree experience and documenting it all through the lens. Look for
Check out the gallery above. The jamboree at the Summit is all about scale. From the smallest detail to the pageantry of the AT&T Summit Stadium, this place is amazing. Remember to check back throughout the jamboree for more images
With the jamboree coming right around the corner, we at Patrol Z can’t wait to start covering all of the excitement! Here is how you can make sure you don’t miss a minute of it: 1. Stay tuned right here
If you’re hoping to register as staff for this year’s jamboree, time is running out! With just one week to go until the jamboree, there are still departments with openings for staff. This is a great opportunity to partake in
Without an underlying system of core values, the Paul A. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit is just another camp to do fun stuff. Really, really fun stuff. As the new 2014 high adventure programs at the Summit
Grab your climbing gear and head to the Summit to spend seven days on the No. 1 ranked zip and challenge course facilities in the United States with the Helmets and Harnesses program at the Summit, one of six programs offered next summer from June 8 and
We just celebrated 150 years of statehood in West Virginia on June 20 and today—the fourth of July—we celebrate the nation’s 237th birthday. As we prepare for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, we invite you to spend the day in
Transform wheeled mobility into an art form with Wheels, one of four high adventure programs offered at the Summit in 2014. Check out the video above for a taste. Wheels is a smorgasbord of, well, wheels. Seriously. You’ll feast on a mountain biking trail
Hey fellow Scouts! With Jamboree just around the corner, I am sure you all are getting anxious to start packing. I know I am! We covered packing when the jamboree duffel was unveiled, but it’s always good to refresh. To
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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