Departure day is around the corner. Details are below for departures on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. As always, please check with your team lead for specific instructions for tear down and departure. Thursday’s Departure Schedule Tear down starts at 4:00
Scouting is a worldwide organization. How does that work? Two words – WOSM and NSO – sum it up pretty well. So what is a WOSM, and what is an NSO? WOSM is the World Organization of the Scout Movement,
As the 2017 National Jamboree wraps up, keep this point of the Scout Law in mind: A Scout is Thrifty. Take care of the possessions that you’ve brought with you to jamboree. Loss and theft unfortunately are always possible at
“I’m tired of having accidents and getting hurt” Fatigue and tiredness cause many accidents and injuries. Although the Jamboree is exciting and fun, it also can be tiring, if you’re trying to do too much without proper rest. That’s when
Scouts and leaders who are knowledgeable in a language other than English can test for an interpreter strip at the International Scouting Exhibit at Action Point. Strips can be earned for 11 different target languages including Arabic, Cantonese, Danish, French,
As the 2017 National Jamboree nears its end, Thursday will be the last day you’ll be able to attend the various activities and exhibits that are hosted throughout the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The outstanding activities in Adventure Valley offer experiences
Vehicles that were checked out from the jamboree motor pool may be returned starting at noon Thursday. Vehicles will be accepted from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. All
Interested in getting hands-on with something like robotics or welding during your final days at this Jamboree? Would you like to hear noted experts speak about their careers in science? The STEM Quest area has many options for you! Chemistry,
When you really need speed, nothing is better. Thanks to medical pioneers such as Texas native and Eagle Scout Dr. Red Duke, injured civilians have the option of medical evacuation via helicopter. To give jamboree Scouts a look at the
In 2014, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that West Virginia’s fatality rate for home fires was well above the national average, and growing. “For us, that’s unacceptable,” says Barry Simays, area lead for the 2017 National Jamboree’s fire marshal’s