The cartoonists behind five popular cartoons will give friendly nods to Scouting during the 2017 National Jamboree by including references to the Scouting movement in their strips. These comic strips are B.C., Wizard of Id, Dennis the Menace (Sunday edition),
If the BSA’s Summit Bechtel Reserve is the face of adventure programs of Scouting in America, then the summer staffers who work here are its heart. “Our seasonal workers here at the Summit are just a breed apart,” said Gary
At the National Jamboree, smoking and the use of vaporizers is only allowed in designated areas, as stated both by the Guide to Safe Scouting, the Troop Leader Guidebook and the policy of the 2017 National Jamboree. The Troop Leader
At 6:29 a.m. Wednesday, First Class Scout Elchanan G. from Troop 1304 made history by becoming the first Scout to step onto the Summit Bechtel Reserve to commence the 2017 National Jamboree. Elchanan, 11, is part of an all-Orthodox-Jewish contingent
More than 250 miles from any open water, Scouts will find more than 80 members of the U.S. Coast Guard and eight of their boats on display during the Jamboree. Capt. Jeff Westling is the commanding officer for the Coast
All right, we can admit it. Not everyone who uses the Jamboree mobile App is as “in tune” with technology as others. If you or someone you know is not “hip” or “tech savvy,” you no longer need to avoid
Units attending the 2017 National Jamboree will have a streamlined check-in process. Each unit will first make its way to the Ruby Welcome Center, where the unit leader will ensure that all participants and paperwork are present. Then a staff
The name tag you wear around your neck is one of the most important things to always have on your person at Jamboree. But if you lose your credentials, follow a few simple steps to get your identity back. First,
What color is your urine? ScoutingWire tells us that easily more than half of youth are not getting enough hydration! They list the signs of dehydration among Scouts as: Dry, sticky mouth Fatigue Thirst Dry skin Headaches Irritability Dizziness or
Among the Jamboree’s great opportunities for participants and staff members is an exhibit that reenacts the first-ever Scout camp in America, on Silver Bay in Lake George, New York, where approximately 120 boys and leaders camped for two weeks during
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
Staff are busy all day long and finally get to take a break after dinner, but you find yourself sitting in your tent wondering what to do. Sit no more! Use this guide to spend your free time at Base
With the arrival of thousands of Jamboree participants tomorrow, the shuttle service that staff members have relied upon for the past week will be drastically reduced. “We’re moving from Jamboree setup mode to program delivery mode,” says Jim Stewart, chief
Welcome to the Jamboree! Did you forget a mess kit, or leave behind deodorant, toothpaste, or other toiletries? Where’s your rain gear? If you found that you’ve arrived at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, but left something behind, the gear you
Whether you haven’t had enough water and get dehydrated or you’ve fallen on a branch and have a puncture wound in your abdomen, the Jamboree Medical Team is ready to respond to any medical issue you have. Dr. John Lea,
The Jamboree offers countless opportunities to have fun at program areas — and an equal number of opportunities to leave your belongings behind. Here’s how the Lost and Found process works: First, someone loses something. Then someone else finds it.
Participants at the Jamboree will have the opportunity to talk to people around the world using ham radios. K2BSA, located near the Summit Center, will be the home of all amateur radio operator activities at the Summit. The K2BSA staff
Tonight will see the first of many Basecamp Bashes that will take place throughout the Jamboree, but this one will be different — it’s a “thank you” to the staff. The Staff Bash runs from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. next
The Jamboree’s adventure program will be really exciting this year, with several different activities including canopy tours, zip lining, rock climbing, rafting, shooting sports, and much more — all staffed by over 1,400 volunteers. Some of the activities will require
Scout uniforms aren’t the only uniforms you’ll see at Jamboree this year. The United States armed forces historically have had a presence at large Scouting events, and this year is no different, according to Lt. Col. Chris Graves, the military