For Zip Staff Fun is Academic

As the scope of activities at the jamboree has grown, so has West Virginia University’s footprint at the Summit. For some, it’s a match made in “Almost Heaven.” “I worked here at the first Jamboree in 2013,” Ryan Campione said

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Best Lunch Items

After a busy morning of hard work at the 2017 National Jamboree, nothing tops a delicious Summit2Go lunch to refill you for the afternoon. After a whole week of experiencing them, we were wondering which tasty treats make our staffers

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How to Avoid luring bears to your campsite

After the Foxtrot Base Camp Bash, a lot of leftover hamburgers needed to be discarded. The bag was too heavy for a staff member to lift into the dumpster, so the bag was left next to the dumpster to be

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Alpha Phi Omega scholarship

Alpha Phi Omega awarded a scholarship to Emily Wunnenberg, a recent graduate of Millikin University, to serve as a staff member at the 2017 National Jamboree. While at Millikin University, Wunnenberg majored in history with a minor in political science.

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Mid-Session STAFF Departure/Arrival Day Schedule

All bus loading will take place at the transportation hub in front of the dining hall (in front of Echo flag poles) Loop to Staff Parking (from Echo transit to Staff parking) 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Outbound Departures from

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Stadium Show on 7/22

It’s here. It’s live. It’s epic. The first stadium show of the 2017 National Jamboree is just hours away. It kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the AT&T Summit Stadium. Here’s what staff, participants and leaders need to know

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Fire Safety reminders

Fire safety is a critical part of the overall safety of a National Jamboree. Jamboree contingents should pay close attention to the possible fire hazards in their camp and cooking area. In particular, keep grills away from tents. While in

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