Twin Rivers Council

2010 National Scout Jamboree General Information

 

The National Jamboree is Scouting's grandest tradition—a gathering of Scouts and leaders from across the nation (as well as a contingent of Scouters from overseas). Program features will reflect the skills of Scouting, the nation's heritage, physical fitness, conservation, and the spirit of brotherhood. During this brief period when the Scouts gather, you can see everything that Scouts do - and everything that Scouting is—all in one place.

Location
Since 1981 the National Scout Jamboree has been held at Ft. AP Hill in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredericksburg and Bowling Green. The installation was named in honor of Lt. General Ambrose Powell Hill, a Virginia native who distinguished himself as a Confederate commander. This 76,000-acre U.S. Army facility has served as the permanent site for the National Scout Jamboree.

Date
The Jamboree will be held July 26 – August 4, 2010.  Travel to the site will be approximately 2 days and will include a side trip to Hershey Park.

Objectives
The goals of the National Jamboree are to:

  • Give Scouts and leaders a clear understanding and a deeper sense of commitment to the ideals of Scouting
  • Demonstrate to America and the world that camaraderie and the objectives of a great youth movement in a free society can be attained, even during a huge gathering
  • Emphasize physical fitness and conservation of natural resources in today's world
  • Establish and promulgate Scouting activities and methods that will find their way into the program of troops throughout the nation

Activities
Daily activities offer fun and challenge. Religious services provide time for reflection. A cavalcade of highlight events further depict the rich heritage of Scouting. Scouts practice and demonstrate skills such as archery, orienteering, running obstacle courses, shotgun shooting, boating, canoeing, and hunting safety, as well as take part in the disabilities-awareness trail, competitive events, the Merit Badge Midway, and an arts and science fair.

Scout Participation
Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 3, 2010 and be approved by the unit leader and local council.  Application flyer have been mailed.  If you didn't receive one and meet the requirements to attend click here to download it electronically.

 

Scouter Participation
Twin Rivers Council is looking for 16 leaders to take four troops to National Jamboree in 2010

The Following Qualifications Will Apply

Scoutmaster

  • Have served as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010.
  • Completed basic Scoutmaster training or Boy Scout Fast Start and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, No. 34879.
  • Completion of Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
  • Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness. Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
  • Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree with the council jamboree committee.
  • Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection Training.
  • Be approved by the local council.
  • Although not required, Scouter’s Key is a desirable qualification.

 First Assistant Scoutmaster

  • (Same qualifications as Scoutmaster)

 Second Assistant Scoutmaster

  • Be at least 21 years of age by July 1, 2010.
  • Complete the appropriate leader-specific training.
  • Have served actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010.
  • Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
  • Have filed a Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
  • Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection Training.
  • Be approved by the local council.
  • Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.

 Third Assistant Scoutmaster

  • Be at least 18 years of age (but not yet 21) by September 1, 2010.
  • Have served actively in a troop leadership position.
  • Complete the appropriate leader specific training.
  • Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
  • Have filed a Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
  • Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection training.
  • Be approved by the local council.
  • Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness

 Jamboree Committee
The Twin Rivers Council’s 2010 National Jamboree Committee is chaired by Bill McDonald, who also led the committee in 2005.  The committee coordinates the council’s Jamboree program.

Jamboree Fee
The Jamboree fee is s $ 1350.00  Fees include the Jamboree fee, travel and tour costs, meals, lodging, unit and patrol equipment, program materials, accident and sickness insurance, and the cost of pre-Jamboree training. Uniforms and souvenirs are not included in the fee.  Parents should encourage Scouts to pay as much of the fee as possible; A Scout is Thrifty and learns to pay his own way in life.  A limited number of camperships will be awarded and applications are available at the Council Office. 

Additional Information
Check the national promotional video at http://old.scouting.org/jamboree/2010/index.html