3 Smartphone Apps for the Digital Scout
Kevin O'Keefe
January 8, 2013
Here are three apps I think you’ll be glad you have when you get to The Summit.
Here are three apps I think you’ll be glad you have when you get to The Summit.
So we want to spill a little secret – our challenge course at the Summit provides some big benefits.
Because we overheard on Twitter that we have some Scouts who love journalism, we wanted to get some insider tips for you.
Kayaking or SUP in your wheelhouse? Then sign up for an aquatics staff position and be like Gandalf, imparting wisdom to all who venture into your domain. Maybe we love playing around in water so much because we’re made up
Mountain biking. It’s fun to experience, but hard to describe. You can talk rolling over flowy trails and watching the woods blur by in your periphery. Or picking your way through a gnarly rock garden like a ninja, grinning all
The most important skill is taking careful notes. Go with the “more is more” approach. It’s better to take too many notes or get too many quotes than the opposite.
A piece of rope is like a Swiss Army knife. Without the spoon. But only if you know your knots. Here’s a great tool to learn them.
You can totally tap your inner Ewok at Jambo 2013. Just volunteer to be staff for the zip lines at The Summit during the 2013 Jamboree.
Love mountain biking but want to try something a little different?
Being a member of the staff for this particular jamboree — well let’s just say it’s extremely unlikely you will get another opportunity to be part of the staff of an opening event of the magnitude of the Summit.
Think both mountain biking and BMX biking are all about the ups and downs with two wheels and some dirt? Think again!
Summary: You’ll have plenty of adrenaline-filled days here at the Summit.
What’s a national jamboree without some challenge thrown in?
The 2013 National Jamboree is looking for youth staff to get all our brand new, world-class programs and activities going next summer.
The Summit is gearing up for all levels of BMX enthusiasts, whether you’re an actual pro or just testing the rounds for the first time.
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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