“Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe: Scouts thrive in situations others avoidMike Rowe knows a thing or two about uncomfortable situations. But speaking in front of 70,000 fellow Scouts at the jamboree apparently isn’t one of them. The host of “Dirty Jobs” has often squirmed whileScouting Magazine·August 1, 2010
Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler visits jamboreeGretchen Bleiler, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist in snowboard halfpipe, visited the mountain boarding event on Saturday at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. She answered questions from a large crowd and signed autographs for hundredsScouting Magazine·August 1, 2010
Inside a nondescript building, a calm readiness fills the jamboree’s nerve centerHoused inside a secure location at Fort A.P. Hill is a building that few get to enter. It's not on any map, and most staff, participants, and visitors don't even know it exists. But behindScouting Magazine·July 31, 2010
First look: Robotics merit badgeScouts at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree are getting a hands-on sneak peek at an exciting upcoming merit badge by visiting the Robotics tent inside Merit Badge Midway. The badge won’t be available to earnScouting Magazine·July 31, 2010
Bestselling author James Patterson visits jamboreeJames Patterson, author of the bestselling Alex Cross thriller series, is no stranger to the adults who have been buying his books for years. But when he visited the 2010 National Scout Jamboree today, heScouting Magazine·July 31, 2010
Our jamboree photos: Thursday, July 29, 2010At the Technology Quest exhibit, a Scout learns that mixing corn starch and water creates a liquid substance that isn’t solid but is firm enough to run across. Creating a BSA logo out of LegoScouting Magazine·July 30, 2010
A city built to spread the word about the Venturing programBy the time you’re 100 feet below the surface, have squeezed through a narrow cave, and are getting rained on as you cross a monkey bridge in a lush rainforest, it’s pretty clear that you’reScouting Magazine·July 30, 2010
A look inside the Order of the Arrow’s top-secret “Mysterium Compass”The Order of the Arrow’s attraction at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree is so secret that we were only given a very limited tour. To keep the mystery and intrigue, half of the content ofScouting Magazine·July 30, 2010
Jamboree participants attempt a record-breaking CPR and AED CourseThere are so many world records that are extremely dangerous (longest distance jumped by motorcycle; deepest scuba dive) that it’s nice to see one that’s for saving lives instead of endangering them. That was theScouting Magazine·July 30, 2010
Our jamboree photos: Wednesday, July 28, 2010Today we saw Scouts testing out a radio-controlled pirate ship, world-famous author Michael Scott answering questions from Scout reporters at the Hometown News tent, and participants leaving their handprints on giant blocks that will haveScouting Magazine·July 29, 2010
At the opening arena show, the celebration officially beginsThe jamboree officially began on Monday, but Wednesday’s opening arena show made it feel like the party was just getting started. This morning’s show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree boasted an impressive guest list,Scouting Magazine·July 28, 2010
Watch the closing arena show live on your TVIt’ll now be even easier to check out Saturday’s closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Thanks to BYU-TV, the big Shining Light event will be available live on your television. You canScouting Magazine·July 28, 2010
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Team USA archers visit jamboreeMembers of the Team USA Archery team visited the archery ranges at each of the four regional action centers today at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. The archers answered questions about being Olympic hopefuls, includingScouting Magazine·July 28, 2010
You’ve got mail: Scouting stamp now availableThe U.S. Postal Service today released its Celebrate Scouting stamp at a special ceremony at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Hundreds of Scouts, Scouters, and visitors gathered to watch as the 44-cent stamp officially wentScouting Magazine·July 28, 2010
Listen to QBSA from home, work, or on your cell phoneBoy Scout troops are boy-run, and now, so are the airwaves. That’s because QBSA 102.9, the BSA’s official jamboree radio station, is now live and streaming on your radio, computer, or cell phone. What’s on?Scouting Magazine·July 27, 2010
National Hall of Leadership inductees announced Nearly 300 Scouts and Scouters from all over the United States were named today to the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. It all went down during a ceremony at theScouting Magazine·July 26, 2010
BSA Centennial Parade takes Scouting’s message to the streetsThe Scouting spirit was proudly marched down Constitution Avenue today as thousands of Scouts and Scouters participated in the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C. The sun was blazing, but spirits were high as theScouting Magazine·July 26, 2010
“Clean” removed from Scout Law (or so says “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe)http://www.youtube.com/v/A6jdeAEVdns&fs=1 This just in: The word "Clean" has been removed from the Scout Law. Well, that's if you believe Mike Rowe, Eagle Scout and host of "Dirty Jobs" on the Discovery Channel. As someone whoScouting Magazine·July 23, 2010
Leaders’ Update goes digital to keep jamboree volunteers in the loopAre you serving as a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or staff member at next week's 2010 National Scout Jamboree? If so, Leaders' Update, which has always been an excellent source of important information for jamboree leaders,Scouting Magazine·July 23, 2010