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How Are Things Going At The Summit? [Video]
As I write this we are 180 days away from the opening of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit. We remain on track for close to 40,000 attendees as registrations grow and the excitement...
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Rock On: 2013 Jamboree Rock Climbing Curriculum Update
We’ve got the lowdown on The Rocks climbing curriculum coming on line for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. We’re not talking about clones of this guy; we’re talking about a rock climbing setting and...
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21st Century Archery: Sporting Arrows At Jamboree
Sporting arrows are not only new to archery in Scouting, but also to the archery world in general. Similar to clay target shooting, sporting arrows are centered around automatic target launchers that...
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Skate And Create: The Park Construction Update [PHOTOS]
The Park is taking shape at the Summit. Check out the slideshow above for a peek. Dirt has been shaped and concrete forms have been, well, formed. As of this post, the first pours of the base concrete...
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2013 Jamboree: What’s The Deal With Day Of Service?
For one day of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, you’re doing a day of service. Here’s the deal with that: First, you’re a Scout. It’s what you do. Pitching in and helping—it’s in your blood. It takes...
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What’s The Deal With Sea Base?
The Ocean Rules. No Pun Necessary. Is there a better place for high adventure than the high seas? Not likely. That’s why Sea Base exists. If it has to do with the ocean, and it’s fun, it’s probably...
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Jamboree Staff: Sharing What You Love
What’s your favorite thing to do when it comes to Scouting or Venturing? Archery? Service? EMS? Whatever it is, you probably know a ton about it. You’re probably even pretty good at it. And with great...
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Shooting Sports At The Summit: Construction Update [Photos]
Being an expert marksman is all about discipline. Develop that and your skill, accuracy, and precision will fall in line. Feeling like you’re dialed in? Then you can help others by volunteering for a...
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What’s The Deal With Packing The Jamboree Duffel?
As part of your 2013 National Scout Jamboree registration, you received the Osprey Transporter BSA duffel bag. What’s the deal with that? For 10 days—from July 15 to 24—Scouts and Venturers attending...
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What’s The Deal With “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout?”
Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout? is a show that’s coming up on the National Geographic Channel. Here’s the deal: The six-episode show starts at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Central) on Monday, March 4, and...
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Jamboree Medical Forms: Getting It Done
Ahh, medical forms. They’re always a pain to finish filling out. And that due date always seems to sneak up on us. Speaking of which, the deadline for turning in medical forms for the 2013 National...
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The Bows Curriculum: Archery Old And New
Archery rules. Robin Hood. Green Arrow. Katniss Everdeen. Famed archers, all. Sure, they’re fictional characters, but still. What if you could get a taste of that archery awesomeness? Well, you can. In...
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Merit Badge Madness At The 2013 Jamboree
Many of you have asked about the status of the Merit Badge Midway for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Get ready because we have some answers. Two things: It’s no longer called the Merit Badge Midway....
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Summit High Adventure Beyond The 2013 Jamboree
As preparations for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree continue, we have been simultaneously working on the development and marketing of the 2014 high adventure program that will be headquartered at the...
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Summit High Adventure: How It Stacks Up
When we’re talking high adventure, you know the Summit is all about it. It’s big and there’s world class adventure to be had. But to understand the scale of something you need to see it in context with...
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Jamboree Aquatics: Nothing Wrong With Being All Wet
Water is everywhere—there’s no escaping it. Going with the flow? That’s all about water. If you can’t beat it—and really, why would you want to?—you might as well join it by learning as many ways to...
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Beyond The Summit: Area Information For Jambo Visitors
2013 National Scout Jamboree visitors are in for a big treat at the Summit Center, but might be left wondering what adventures await beyond the Summit? If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place....
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Delving Into The Dirt Track: BMX Jamboree Curriculum Update
At The Trax, explore the pure joy of rolling on two wheels over primo BMX terrain. Rollers, berms and downhill courses are calling your name. BMX Curriculum When you arrive at The Trax, you’ll receive...
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2013 Jamboree Safety And Security
Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families affected, both directly and indirectly by the two horrific tragedies in the northeast recently, both of which involved children. Words cannot...
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2013 Jambo: How To Be A Hometown News Correspondent
If you are a Scout or Venturer with journalistic aspirations and you are heading to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, you can register as a Hometown News correspondent. What does that mean? It means...
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