Thanks for Attending #2017JamboPutting on a Jamboree takes a ridiculous amount of work. With all the coordination of activities, discovery of staff and organization of participants, it is nothing short of a miracle that everything went so smoothly. To the over 30,000 participants and leaders who made this an unforgettable and amazing jamboree: “Thank You.” On behalf of […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Base Camp Charlie Leads the Way in World Friendship Fund CollectionThanks to the generosity of the Scouts at the 2017 National Jamboree, more than $10,000 has been donated to the World Friendship Fund. Base Camp Charlie, which raised over $1,000, won the challenge to see which Base Camp could raise the most money. The fund was developed by Scouting America during the closing days of […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Thank You to Jamboree StaffPutting on a jamboree takes a ridiculous amount of work. With all the coordination of activities, discovery of staff and organization of participants, it is nothing short of a miracle that everything went so smoothly. To the approximately 6,000 staff members who put in thousands of hours of work preparing for the jamboree: “Thank You.” […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Jamboree Equipment Purchasing Pick UpStaff members who purchased jamboree tents and/or bicycles should pick up their item(s) on Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The items will be available to be picked up on site and/or at the Ruby Welcome Center. On Friday, the inventory at the Ruby Welcome Center will not be fully stocked […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Thank you to our sponsorsIt takes a lot to produce a National Jamboree. Thousands of volunteer staff members contributed thousands of hours of planning and hard work to ensure that the Scouts in attendance had the times of their lives. But the Jamboree should express its gratitude to another group as well — the corporate partners that made this […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Work at SBR in 2018If you have enjoyed being at the Summit, consider signing up to serve as a seasonal staff member for the summer of 2018. During normal operations in the summer, the Summit requires over 200 seasonal staff members to operate smoothly. The Summit is looking for dedicated individuals who pride themselves on doing good work for […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Summit Treehouse Not Your Typical TreehouseFor most adults, the notion of a tree house evokes nostalgia for a childhood of skinned knees and endless summers. But for Frank McCallister, a treehouse has become a way to pair technologies of the future with traditional Scouting values like conservation, thriftiness and efficiency. “Sustainability will be one of the core principles as Scouting […]Summit Blog·July 27, 2017
Attending Summit High AdventureThe Summit offers two high-adventure programs: The New River Trek and SBR Mountain Bike Trek. The New River Trek is a 50-mile trip along the New River in inflatable kayaks and rafts. Participants experience class I to V rapids and enjoy the natural beauty of the New River. Participants can fish and explore the banks […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Over 50 Years of JamboreesFew, if any, have attended more national Scout jamborees. Monsignor John B. Brady, a Roman Catholic chaplain in Base Camp Delta, has attended jamborees since his first visit to one, in 1937, with his father at age 8. “It was at Washington, D.C., right in the middle of the city. The only jamboree they ever […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Kayaking Towards a SmileKayaking is located on Bravo Lake. From the Summit Center, head from the main entrance east towards the Big Zip landing, go across the dam on Bravo Lake, and the kayaking area is south on the trail. You’ll see the kayaks as soon as you get to the landing. You can’t miss them! Bring clothes […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Staff DepartureDeparture day is around the corner. Details are below for departures on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. As always, please check with your team lead for specific instructions for tear down and departure. Thursday’s Departure Schedule Tear down starts at 4:00 For those wishing to leave, there will be buses from Echo to Ruby beginning at […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
All Things About the Worldwide Scouting MovementScouting is a worldwide organization. How does that work? Two words – WOSM and NSO – sum it up pretty well. So what is a WOSM, and what is an NSO? WOSM is the World Organization of the Scout Movement, a confederation of 166 National Scout Organizations. WOSM, through the World Scout Bureau located in […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Taking Care of Your PropertyAs the 2017 National Jamboree wraps up, keep this point of the Scout Law in mind: A Scout is Thrifty. Take care of the possessions that you’ve brought with you to jamboree. Loss and theft unfortunately are always possible at a large event like jamboree. You can minimize the chances of that happening to you […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Jamboree Safety Moment – Fatigue“I’m tired of having accidents and getting hurt” Fatigue and tiredness cause many accidents and injuries. Although the Jamboree is exciting and fun, it also can be tiring, if you’re trying to do too much without proper rest. That’s when accidents are more likely to happen. When your body is tired, it sends you signals, […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Earn an Interpreter StripScouts and leaders who are knowledgeable in a language other than English can test for an interpreter strip at the International Scouting Exhibit at Action Point. Strips can be earned for 11 different target languages including Arabic, Cantonese, Danish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai. To earn an interpreter strip in a […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Last Day of Program AreasAs the 2017 National Jamboree nears its end, Thursday will be the last day you’ll be able to attend the various activities and exhibits that are hosted throughout the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The outstanding activities in Adventure Valley offer experiences unlike anything else at the jamboree. These include Low Gear, the Ropes, the Rocks and, […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
Motor Pool Vehicle Turn-in ProcedureVehicles that were checked out from the jamboree motor pool may be returned starting at noon Thursday. Vehicles will be accepted from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. All Vehicles Must Be Turned In By 10 a.m. Saturday To return UTV’s of any size […]Summit Blog·July 26, 2017
STEM Quest Has it AllInterested in getting hands-on with something like robotics or welding during your final days at this Jamboree? Would you like to hear noted experts speak about their careers in science? The STEM Quest area has many options for you! Chemistry, engineering, electronics, robotics, puzzles, welding, and NASA are just a few of the areas represented […]Summit Blog·July 25, 2017
The Need for SpeedWhen you really need speed, nothing is better. Thanks to medical pioneers such as Texas native and Eagle Scout Dr. Red Duke, injured civilians have the option of medical evacuation via helicopter. To give jamboree Scouts a look at the technology, Pilot Geoffrey Field parked his Aeromedical Services Eurocopter EC135 P2+ helicopter in a landing […]Summit Blog·July 25, 2017
Jamboree Volunteers Help West Virginia Save LivesIn 2014, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that West Virginia’s fatality rate for home fires was well above the national average, and growing. “For us, that’s unacceptable,” says Barry Simays, area lead for the 2017 National Jamboree’s fire marshal’s group. So when Simays and his team realized they’d acquired a small profit from selling […]Summit Blog·July 25, 2017