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
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.
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.
