The Summit still have open jamboree staff positions

Jamboree Staff Positions Still Open

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

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Venturing tips for packing for jamboree

Packing For Jamboree, Venturing Style

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

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A clean Scout is a healthy Scout

A Scout Is Clean: Jambo Hygiene

Hygiene at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is serious stuff. Meaning, no one would appreciate it if you skipped the showers. Keep in mind some basics about hygiene when putting together your gear for the jamboree and remember: a scout

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All visitors are welcome at the 2013 jamboree.

2013 Jamboree Visitor Registration Now Live

If you’re pumped about the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and all that action packed into the Summit but can’t swing all 10 days of the event, head on over to VisitJambo.org to sign up for one-day or multi-day jamboree visitor passes. Coming to the

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Challenge-by-choice makes The Ropes challenge courses perfect for all comers.

Challenge By Choice: The Ropes Construction Update

The Ropes challenge courses at the Summit are nearing completion and will be ready for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. These courses are all about helping Scouts and Venturers develop leadership and teamwork skills and learn more about themselves. At the 2013

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Getting a helping hand with fitness.

Put Your Fitness To The SEAL Test

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is no weekend camping trip.  You’ll have a chance to experience all kinds of amazing ways to test your physical fitness and mental skill and ability with the activities offered. Hopefully, you’re already exercising more.

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Railing the berm on the BMX track at the Summit

Ride Ready: BMX Construction Update

Get ready to roll because The Trax BMX activity area is going to be off the chain at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Still not convinced The Trax will be ready? Check out the video above. If you listen closely to Tom

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Broken in footwear is the key to taking care of your feet at The Summit

Happy Feet: Kicking Around The 2013 Jambo

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

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Hesper and Dave talking jamboree staff at the Summit

A Scout Is Always Helpful: A Call For Jambo Staff

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

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We answer your Summit and Jamboree questions

We Answer Your Summit Questions – No. 1

With the new permanent home of the national Scout jamboree set to officially open in July, questions abound. We’ve sent roving reporter Haynes out in the field to answer the most common questions we’ve received on Facebook and here on

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Shooting sports at the Summit are going to be world class for the jamboree and beyond

Summit Construction Update: Taking Aim At The Barrels

Develop expert skill, accuracy, and precision at The Barrels shooting sports activity area at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This amazing shooting sports venue is on target (see what we did there?) to be ready for this year’s jamboree. Ranked No.

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