In 2017, the jamboree program will encourage Scouts to intentionally reflect and record how Scouting has impacted their lives and communities in journal entries throughout the experience. Scouts will also collect program stamps in their journals. Trek Guides will be
If you’ve ever wanted to meet BSA’s national commissioner, today is your chance: Charles W. Dahlquist II will hold a meet-and-greet at 1 p.m. today in the Commissioner’s Corner, and he will deliver a talk at 2 p.m. today at
The new solar-heated showers in Base Camp Echo are an almost unanimous hit with staff members. But they’re not always perfect, so we were curious — what’s the best time to use them? JamboLink surveyed 40 randomly-selected staff members with
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
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
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
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