As you may know the jamboree will have a dedicated band of Scouts and Scouters. On Wednesday, July 26th at 10:00am you will have the chance to sit in on a rehearsal and practice with the Jamboree Band. At noon
We’re hitting the homestretch. It’s been months, perhaps years, of anticipation, but thousands of eager Scouts, Scouters, Venturers, and volunteers are gearing up to march into the Summit Bechtel Reserve this July for the 2017 National Jamboree. But before those
If you’re fortunate enough to attend a Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree you’re in for the experience of a lifetime! It’s an awesome journey in a world-class high adventure setting that’s basically like camping with thousands of your best
While serving on staff at the 2017 National Jamboree, many people will be serving as drivers throughout the event. By taking the Driver Training and Certification training, a staff member will then be properly certified to operate passenger vehicles, UTV’s or
Are you or your Scout (or Explorer or Venturer) heading to the 2017 National Jamboree this summer? If the answer is “yes,” then one thing’s for certain, no matter if you’re a staff member or attendee: you’re going to be busy! From
If there’s one thing you don’t want to be at the 2017 National Jamboree, it’s disconnected. Jamboree leaders, participants and staff can use their smartphones to access maps of the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR), check on live adventure area wait
Jamboree is coming soon! Patch trading, zip lining, rock climbing, swimming and more. However, before everyone can enjoy their time at the Jamboree, they need to get there first. Transportation to the 2017 National Jamboree is designed to be as
If there’s been one consistent theme for the 2017 Jamboree leadership, its a commitment to improving the staff experience. That’s manifested itself in welcome changes, such as the new busing options on and off site. But there’s one more change
The Boy Scouts of America is joining with Transportation Management Services (TMS) to provide safe, efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions for jamboree participants, including staff. Please note every staff member is required to register their arrival and departure
Anyone who has visited the Summit Bechtel Reserve knows that the weather can change very quickly. West Virginia, and the Summit’s, unique topography creates beautiful vistas — and rapidly evolving forecasts! Since the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, leadership at the
Timely, effective communication is essential to a successful Jamboree experience. Efforts to transform how staff, participants, leaders and guests are informed have been improving since the close of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and have taken an additional step forward
Hello Potential Jamboree Staff! As you may know, the Aerial Sports programs at the Jamboree are among the most popular. This Jamboree we have streamlined the Aerial Sports training requirements to make the process easier for you, our volunteer staff
August 25, 2016 is the one hundredth anniversary of America’s National Park Service. Just two months after he signed the congressional charter for the Boy Scouts of America, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act, formally establishing
Members of the International Service Team (IST) who will staff the 24th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) in 2019 will come from more than 160 National Scouting Organizations. The geographic diversity of the IST means
We are still looking for great staff members in all program areas for the Jamboree. Especially in our Adventure Experience areas: wheeled sports, shooting sports, aquatic sports and aerial sports. One of the biggest misconceptions out there is regarding our
Your hiking boots just got a little happier. Thanks to feedback from staffers in 2013, next summer’s Jamboree will feature a greatly expanded busing system. Here are the 11 planned routes for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree: Staff Support (staff
If you’re one of the lucky people that have already registered for the 2017 National Jamboree — keep an eye on your inbox! Very shortly, every registered staff member will receive the following message: That’s an invitation to set your
14 months from now, 35,000 Scouts and Scouters will descend upon the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. There is an incredible amount of work to be done between now and then, all of which will be
You’re on a “need to know” basis – and you need to know! During an event as complex as the National Scout Jamboree, it is essential that staff, participants and leaders have access to the most timely information. In 2017,
Staff registration for the 2017 NSJ is open! July 14, 2017 may seem like a long ways away, but the next year will pass quickly – which makes today the perfect time to formalize your jamboree staff commitment by registering