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What is the National Jamboree?
Every four years, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America organizes the ultimate Boy Scout experience, the National Jamboree! The BSA has scheduled the next Jamboree in 2013. It will be the first Jamboree held at the new Summit Scout Reservation in West Virginia.
Over 50,000 Scouts and Scouters attended the Jamboree in 2010, and all the excitement of past Jamborees will be incorporated with new themes and shows. What goes on at a Jamboree? Everything that the combined resources of the National Council and thousands of the best volunteers from every local council can provide. For example: 5K Fun Run, 4-way volley ball, rifle shooting, action alley, bikathlon’s, buckskin games, confidence courses, bicycle motocross, pioneering, rappelling towers, trapshooting, fishing, canoe slalom, scuba diving, kayaking, a HUGE merit badge midway, daily stage shows, and the Order of the Arrow Indian Village. If this isn’t enough – there’s much, much more!
Qualifications
– Scouts must have completed the sixth grade and be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2013, have attained the rank of First Class by July 1, 2013, have a completed National Jamboree physical, participate in the pre-jamboree training, be active in his troop for 6 months prior to July 1, 2013, and be approved by his Scoutmaster. The Scout must be under the age of 18 on August 4, 2013.
Pre-Jamboree Training
– The participants will meet as members of a troop at least two times before attending the Jamboree. These will be weekend campouts to give the Scouts experience in working together as patrols and troops. Participation in these training activities is essential for all participants as vital information will be given out at these meetings. Dates will be determined by September 2012.
Transportation, Food and Equipment
– Our Jamboree troops will tour Washington DC in addition to attending the Jamboree itself. In the past, the troops have stayed at Georgetown University in the dormitory facilities. The food costs for traveling, in addition to training weekends, patrol and troop equipment are included in the Jamboree fee. Personal equipment and two complete official BSA Uniforms are the responsibility of the individual Scouts.
Organization
– The participants will be placed in Quivira Council troops, consisting of 36 Scouts and 4 leaders each. Once the troops are formed and leaders selected, you will receive information through your Jamboree Scoutmaster. It is anticipated that Quivira Council will have 2 troops.
Cost
– We project the cost will be about $2,000. Every effort will be made to bring this fee in as low a price as possible, while preserving the quality of the Jamboree experience. This will cover the National Jamboree fee, travel and tour expenses, meals, lodging, unit and patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, troop numbers, patrol medallions, and the cost of pre-Jamboree training.
Application
– Overwhelming response is expected due to this being the first Jamboree at the new Summit Scout Reservation. You will need to apply early to ensure your place in one of the two troops. There are only 72 slots available for Quivira Council. The slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Official applications will be available as more information is released from the National Council, but you can reserve your slot now by completing the attached interest sheet and submitting a $100 deposit ($50 non-refundable) to the Quivira Council office. A payment schedule will be determined once additional information is received from the National Council.
Questions??
If you have any questions, please contact Staff Advisor, Jerry Primm at gprimm@bsamail.org or Program Secretary Candi Chase at cachase@bsamail.org