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
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
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.
This is just a friendly reminder to complete your curriculum choices for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree by May 14, 2013. Still undecided? Check out the curriculum posts right here on the Summit Blog to get a better idea of
If you dig shooting sports and variety, you’ll dig The Barrels. There are tons of ways to test your marksmanship this summer at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. If you select this curriculum, you get a 4-hour priority access pass
Like Frisbee? And golf? Combine the two and you have disc golf, a fun sport making its jamboree debut at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Staged on Mayhem Mountain, this sport is easy to learn and
The key to the success of any program, whether it’s disc golf at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree or day camp at your community park, is the people who run it. If a program leader is organized, understands the nuances
Details are still coming in for the mountainboarding elective at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, but one thing’s for sure: this wildly popular all-terrain action sport will be delivering thrills this year. Never heard of mountainboarding? It was voted the No. 1
The dirt is flying to get the Summit ready for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The Park skateboarding haven is coming along nicely. Before you know it the jamboree will be here and you’ll be flowing over all that awesome
If you are a Scout or Venturer with journalistic aspirations and you are heading to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, you can register as a Hometown News correspondent. What does that mean? It means you cover the jamboree for the
Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families affected, both directly and indirectly by the two horrific tragedies in the northeast recently, both of which involved children. Words cannot adequately express the many thoughts that run through a
At The Trax, explore the pure joy of rolling on two wheels over primo BMX terrain. Rollers, berms and downhill courses are calling your name. BMX Curriculum When you arrive at The Trax, you’ll receive your gear and safety training.
2013 National Scout Jamboree visitors are in for a big treat at the Summit Center, but might be left wondering what adventures await beyond the Summit? If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. There is a ton of fun
Water is everywhere—there’s no escaping it. Going with the flow? That’s all about water. If you can’t beat it—and really, why would you want to?—you might as well join it by learning as many ways to enjoy good old H20
When we’re talking high adventure, you know the Summit is all about it. It’s big and there’s world class adventure to be had. But to understand the scale of something you need to see it in context with other things
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.
Receive 2025 pricing if you book Summit Experience or Marksman by 8/1/2025 for arrival week of June 14, 2026
