Theme, logo for 2021 National Jamboree will invite Scouts to ‘Face the Challenge’
The BSA has unveiled the logo and theme for the 2021 National Jamboree — signaling an exciting new approach that will challenge Scouts and Venturers.
This family’s collection of National Jamboree patches stretches 16 feet long
The entire mural, made up of four square sections, measures 4 feet high and 16 feet long. It displays patches they collected together at the 2013 and 2017 National Jamborees.
Waste not: 2017 National Jamboree was the greenest on record
For the first time in recorded National Jamboree history, Scouts, Scouters and staff recycled and reused than they sent to the landfill.
Out of Eden walk essay contest deadline for Jamboree, Philmont participants is Sept. 1
Any Scouts or Venturers who want to join Paul Salopek in Asia for a few days have until Sept. 1 to enter the 2017 Out of Eden Walk essay contest.
Does the National Jamboree count toward a National Outdoor Award?
Does attendance and participation at the 2017 National Jamboree meet requirement 3G of the National Outdoor Award for Adventure?
2017 National Jamboree closes with tunes, a bang — and a message to take home
The 2017 National Jamboree came to a close Thursday — but not before a spectacular closing show that left everyone energized for future Scouting adventures.
Chess merit badge tent making all the right moves at 2017 Jamboree
You might think little Chess merit badge would get lost amid action-packed 2017 Jamboree activities like mountain biking and zip lining. You’d be wrong.
BSA tries a whole new (app-enabled) recipe for Jamboree meals, and it’s a success
The Jamboree Food Team switched from a fixed menu with preselected ingredients to a grocery store system where Scouts and Venturers can pick what they want.
This Pirates of the Carabiner set is probably my favorite 2017 Jamboree patch set
Is the Blackhawk Area Council’s 2017 National Jamboree patch set absolutely terrific? Aye, matey. Their “Pirates of the Carabiner” set is fantastic.
Jamboree trading card craze has Scouts hunting treasure, making new friends
Jamboree trading cards are all the rage right now. Each depicts a famous Scout or Scouting founder. The goal is to get all 100. And then find the 101st.
At JamboLink, keeping Scouts informed at the speed of Snapchat, Instagram and more
JamboLink keeps participants in the loop using whatever online channels the Scouts prefer. That means separate teams for Snapchat, Instagram and more.
Indian Scout motorcycle gets custom BSA look, and that’s not even the best part
This wasn’t just any motorcycle. It was a one-of-a-kind Indian Scout motorcycle customized to honor the National Eagle Scout Association.
2017 Jamboree Band, with a modern pop playlist, brings the music to Scouts
Safe to say the 2017 Jamboree Band is not your grandfather’s Jamboree Band. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits 2017 Jamboree for statue unveiling
Rex Tillerson, secretary of state, Distinguished Eagle Scout and past BSA national president, visited the 2017 Jamboree on Friday for a statue unveiling.
A complete history of presidential visits at National Jamborees
Visits from the president are a Jamboree tradition. Seven of 11 presidents who were in office at the time of a Jamboree showed up to address Scouts.
Long-standing tradition to continue with president to appear at National Jamboree
Since 1937 — the first National Jamboree ever held — presidents have stopped by to speak to Jamboree participants. The tradition is set to continue in 2017.
disAbilities Awareness Challenge at 2017 National Jamboree gives Scouts, Venturers a new perspective
The disAbilities Awareness Challenge area at the 2017 National Jamboree lets Scouts experience the challenges faced by individuals with special needs.
Monty Python and more: Jamboree patches feature big-name brands
Consider it the holy grail of Jamboree patches: a set featuring a recognizable brand name. Patches with brands often have increased trade value.
Patrol method on display as troops arrive at 2017 National Jamboree
No shouting or stressing. At the 2017 National Jamboree, troops that use the patrol method are setting up their camps like a well-oiled machine.
West Virginian meets ‘nice, polite kids’ who ‘do the BSA and Utah proud!’
Some 350 hungry Scouts showed up at Golden Corral. So much for a relaxing meal, Becky Bush must have thought. Then something unexpected happened.
The 2017 National Jamboree is finally here, and the staff and site are ready
When that first Scout or Venturer arrives, the 2017 National Jamboree will have officially begun, forming West Virginia’s third-largest city.
All the ways to follow the 2017 National Jamboree from your phone or laptop
The 2017 National Jamboree will be the most-shared Jamboree in history. Here’s the full list of sites, hashtags and accounts you need to follow.
FDR’s radio address before canceled 1935 National Jamboree still resonates today
As excitement builds for the 2017 National Jamboree, I thought we’d look back at the very first one, the 1935 National Jamboree. The Jamboree that wasn’t.
Polaris ATV trails at the Summit Bechtel Reserve are full of thrilling twists and turns
A world-class ATV experience awaits Scouts and Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. It’s called the Polaris OHV Center for Excellence.
What to expect at the 2017 National Jamboree stadium shows
The stadium shows at the 2017 National Jamboree could be some of the best yet, and the bands scheduled to perform are sure to thrill Scouts and Venturers.
Bring your family to experience the 2017 National Jamboree as visitors
Want to experience the fun of the 2017 National Jamboree but can’t be there for the whole 10 days? Become a Jamboree visitor.
Hometown Media helps jamboree participants tell their story
Get your guys and girls to register today as National Hometown Media Correspondents, where they’ll make headlines in newspapers, TV stations and websites.
Man on 21,000-mile walk around the world invites 2 lucky Scouts to join
Paul Salopek is telling stories of the people he meets — “villagers, nomads, traders, farmers, soldiers and artists who rarely make the news.”
Fly high with an Aerial Sports job at the 2017 National Jamboree
Work for the Aerial Sports team at the 2017 Jamboree, and you’ll get all the training you need to offer a safe and fun experience for Scouts and Venturers.
Why one troop in Illinois is sending 43 Scouts to the 2017 National Jamboree
Troop 48 of Lake Forest, Ill., is sending 43 Scouts — nearly half its youth members — to the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.