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The National B.S.A. Jamboree is held every 4 years and is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. 35,000 Scouts from every state in the U.S. and dozens of other countries will create a temporary tent city in one day, and then enjoy 9 days of adventure, activities, shows, history, learning, advancement, and just plain fun!
A few weeks before the jamboree, each Scout will receive a Participant's Guide with lots and lots of details. In the meantime, this page has an overview of Jamboree information and some longer sections with specific Jamboree information. You can jump directly to a detailed section by clicking on one of these in-page links:
Where?
A solid infrastructure has been created to assure a safe environment.
During the Jamboree, this tent city will have its own bus and telephone
systems,
a hospital, first aid stations, MASH hospital, police and fire departments, post
offices, food warehouses, daily newspaper, trading posts, and more.
What?
There is simply no way you can do everything the Jamboree offers!
Daily activities include archery, scuba, buckskin games, sailing,
kayaking, swimming, bikathlon, confidence course, canoeing, fishing,
rafting, snorkeling, trap shooting, fishing, motocross, pioneering,
conservation programs, rapelling towers, 5K run,
orienteering, athletic contests, and on and on.
You can visit over 100 booths at the Merit Badge Midway and
try out a merit badge or two that you might never have been able to try
at home, or finish all or part of some merit badges you need for Eagle.
Spend some time visiting an authentic American Indian village or
the re-creation of Brownsea Island, first Boy Scout camp ever.
Check out the always-popular Army Adventure Area,
the Disability Awareness Trail, or Scoutopia, an extremely
entertaining and
educational interactive journey into the Scout Law.
Don't miss
the national exhibits,
including the real Pedro from Boys' Life. Participate in or just
visit the Arts and Sciences Expo. Take in one of the many daily
stage shows featuring rock, county, and bluegrass bands, military
drill teams, and other surprises. Test your camping and outdoor
skills at The Outdoor Adventure Place. Meet Scouts from all over
the U.S. and from dozens of other countries around the world.
The Jamboree wraps up with a moving, inspiring, and absolutely stunning
nighttime arena show. Then you'll head for home with dirty laundry,
souvenirs, a couple of mosquito bites, maybe a little sunburn, and a
whole bunch of incredible memories that you will never, ever forget.
Cost?
How?
Adult Information
EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS
QBSA
QBSA is an am radio station run by and at the Jambore. It features
information and entertainment. You can sign up to be a DJ! You'll
be taught how to run the broadcast, be live on the air, and receive
a tape recording of your 15 minutes of fame. This will also meet
some merit badge requirements.
Amateur (Ham) Radio Operators
Information for Ham radio operators is available from the amateur
radio coordinator at the national office. Call 972-580-2595 for
more information.
Arts and Sciences Expo
You can wander around and see what others have done, or you can even
create an entry! There are 18 different categories, including
photography, art, writing, crafts, and sciences. Science entries
can be based on a science-related
merit badge. Displays will be judged by experts and ribbons will
be awarded, with special recognition for the winner of each category.
Your Jamboree Scoutmaster can make copies of the entry form and rules
from appendix G of his Troop Leader Guide.
Brownsea Island Camp
The first Boy Scout camp conducted by Baden-powell is re-created in every
detail, including the clothing worn by participants and the games,
demonstrations, and activities conducted by the Scouts who actually
live in the camp.
Daily Stage Shows
Nonstop entertainment on various stages throughout the Jamboree
feature rock, pop, jazz, bluegrass and country bands; military
drill teams; Scouts from other nations; and all sorts of
fascinating surprises. Take in a show while eating lunch or resting up
between activities.
Disabilities Awareness Trail
This fascinating and popular program provides hands-on activities
from the Disabilities Awareness merit badge. Scouts gain new
understanding and awareness of the challenges and opportunities
faced by people with disabilities.
O.A. American Indian Village
American Indian dance performances in the morning, American Indian
crafts and
games in the afternoons, and powwows in the evening
provide an opportunity
for Scouts to learn more about Native American culture and heritage,
and even work on Indian Lore merit badge.
Merit Badge Midway
Over 100 booths will cover a wide variety of merit badges,
and feature many hands-on, exciting opportunities
to learn about or work on merit badges. This is a great
opportunity to check out merit badges not usually available
here at home, or to do part of a merit badge that has been holding
you back. Merit badge requirements completed here WILL count
towards completing the merit badge at home.
MORE TO COME LATER
The Jamboree will be held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, as it has
for every Jamboree since 1981. Fort A.P hill is less than an hour's
drive south of Washington D.C. The B.S.A. uses almost 12,000 acres of
this U.S. Army facility to create a temporary city of nearly 40,000
Scouts and adults. For 9 days, the Jamboree becomes the 6th largest city
in Virginia!
The Chief Seattle troops will start with a tour
of historic and important
East coast sites, and then it's off to Fort A.P Hill. The Jamboree
kicks off with a huge stage show, and then you're off and running!
The total cost for Scouts and adult leaders
attending from the
Chief Seattle Council will be no more than $2,300. This price
will include all
airline travel, buses, accommodations, meals,
tour guides, the Jamboree fee, troop and patrol
equipment, and pre-Jamboree functions. The only additional costs will
be for purely personal gear like uniforms and a sleeping bag.
Go to the Signup Page for more information.
Most of the adult leader positions are filled for the Chief Seattle Council.
However, applications will still be accepted for alternates. Adults may also
participate as National Staff members. For more information, go to the
Leadership Page.
Program
This section is not complete - it is being updated constantly with details
about the programs and activities at the Jamboree.
You can see an overview of the Jamboree activities in the
What? section above.
Unlike a troop campout, where cooking is itself a significant activity, Jamboree cooking is kept as simple and easy as possible so Scouts can spend their time on the many activities unique to a Jamboree. This also minimizes the amount of time and effort spent on cleanup.
Most dinners are pre-cooked and packaged so all you have to do is heat it up in a steam tray over your propane stove. Most breakfasts require very little cooking. And lunches are not only pre-made, but Scouts will pick them up from kiosks strategically located near the activity centers.
Breakfast and dinner food will be issued from each subcamp commissary. Each troop will go and pick up the food, which will be pre-separated into patrol-sized portions, about an hour before each meal.
| 6:00a - 7:00a | Pick up breakfast food at subcamp Commissary | |
| 7:00a - 9:00a | Prepare, eat, and clean up after breakfast | |
| 9:00a - 12:30p | Activity Period - all activities | |
| 12:30p - 1:30p | Lunch Break | |
| 1:30p - 5:00p | Activity Period - all activities | |
| 5:00p - 7:00p | Pick up food and prepare, eat, and clean up after dinner | |
| 7:15p | Lower colors | |
| 7:15p - 10:00p | Evening activities and programs |
The above schedule is for Tuesday, July 26, through Tuesday, August 2.
On the day we arrive, Monday, July 25th, the National Exhibits and Merit Badge Midway will be open during the afternoon activity period. All of the other programs and activities will open on Tuesday morning.
The evening activities and programs include daily stage shows, a 5K run, various subcamp activities (more details later), and the huge Opening and Closing Arena Shows on Wednesday 7/27 and Sunday 7/31.
On Sunday, July 31, the morning activity period is reserved for religious services. No program activities will be available then. There will be a broad array of formal religious services. It is not unusual for many religious denominations to bring in leaders who are higher up in that religion's hierarchy, and/or are Nationally or Internationally known.
Cold Lunches! At the 2001 Jamboree, pre-made, cool lunches were available for pickup at 11 giant tents scattered throughout the Jamboree site. This proved to be very popular, and will be repeated.