Alpha Phi Omega scholarship

Alpha Phi Omega awarded a scholarship to Emily Wunnenberg, a recent graduate of Millikin University, to serve as a staff member at the 2017 National Jamboree. While at Millikin University, Wunnenberg majored in history with a minor in political science.

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How Long did you Travel

After a very long day of arrivals, check-ins, and campsite set-ups, we’re just glad to be here in West Virginia. But with the long journey still fresh in our minds, we were wondering how Scouts from all over the country

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Earn the Newest Merit Badge at #2017Jambo

The 2017 National Jamboree is offering the newest merit badge, Exploration, to all Scouts who are attending. The Exploration merit badge was released in January and will be taught at the jamboree in partnership with National Geographic at the Scott

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Mid-Session STAFF Departure/Arrival Day Schedule

All bus loading will take place at the transportation hub in front of the dining hall (in front of Echo flag poles) Loop to Staff Parking (from Echo transit to Staff parking) 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Outbound Departures from

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Big Zip Adventure

If you’re soaring over the Summit Bechtel Reserve at 50 miles per hour, you might be a majestic falcon. Or you might be a lucky Scout careening down one of the longest zip lines in North America: the Big Zip.

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World Friendship Fund collection

A Jamboree tradition will continue Saturday, as Scouts learn about and take up a collection for the World Friendship Fund, which was developed by the Boy Scouts of America during the closing days of World War II. At that time,

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Join us at StemQuest

Lots of cool things are happening at StemQuest this summer. Jamboree participants will have multiple opportunities to meet professionals and see what they do in their career. More importantly, participants can learn how they themselves could do it too. Presenters

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