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Olympic Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler Visits Jamboree

Gretchen 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 hundreds of Scouts... From Scouting Magazine 5 hours ago

Re-Enlistment at National Scout Jamboree

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Derrick R. Hurt, Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree team leader and emergency preparedness badge instructor, was re-enlisted by Air Force Brig. Gen Robert C. Nolan II, commander, JTF-NSJ on July 30. On a hot, humid day... From Scouting News 10 hours ago

ClassB Goes Back in Time to Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island is the historical location of the very first Scout camp conducted by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. One of our talented artists, Rachel, is at the Jamboree and was able to do a little time traveling! Here's what she experienced at... From Official ClassB Blog 19 hours ago

Shining Light Across America

President Obama Addresses 2010 National Scout Jamboree Transcript... From BSA National Scout Jamboree 2010 Bulletins 13 hours ago

Transcript

Hello Everybody, I wanted to send my greetings to everyone taking part in the national Scout jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, to congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. I hope you've all enjoyed this year's festivities... From BSA National Scout Jamboree 2010 Bulletins 13 hours ago

Ask Andy at Jambo

Don't be surprised to see Ask Andy wandering around the grounds of the Jamboree today. Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 16 hours ago

What Part of NO Do You Not Understand?

Interesting title for a scout post, isn't it? Let me start by apologizing for the double negative in the title. Webster's dictionary defines the word no as: Pronunciation:... From Commissioner Keith Comments 16 hours ago

Scoutmaster Minute 7/27

We spent a whole week together, eating, tenting, swimming, playing and we got close like a family. We also were forced to be with people we may not like, people with different hobbies or thoughts or abilities. Most people use the expression:... From The Scoutmaster 19 hours ago

Be Prepared for Tonight's Arena Show

The Jamboree Medical Service reminds you to "Be Prepared" for tonight's arena show. All participants are encouraged to bring everything listed on their Green Safety Essentials Card. Water bottle Sunscreen Hat Hand sanitizer Lip balm with sunscreen... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 19 hours ago

Day 6 @ the Boy Scout Jamboree

A group of Cub Scouts enjoy experiential learning at "Camp Oh-No." If you haven't already, come visit us in the Outdoor Ethics exhibit in Action Area C at the National Jamboree. All the best, Agata and Jason... From Leave No Trace Blog 20 hours ago

Inside a Nondescript Building, a Calm Readiness Fills the Jamboree's Nerve Center

Housed 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 behind a tall, barbed-wire fence and inside a nondescript... From Scouting Magazine 21 hours ago

Philmont Scout Ranch Reception

For anyone who served as paid staff at Philmont, a trainer at the Training Center, or as a member of the Ranch Committee, you are invited to a reception Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Special Guest Reception Center at Heth. Whether or... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 21 hours ago

First Look: Robotics Merit Badge

Scouts 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 earn until April, but that didn't stop a... From Scouting Magazine 1 day ago

At Camp Thunder, a Message Heard Loud and Clear

Forget going out with a bang. At this year's jamboree, a new event has come in with one. Camp Thunder gives boys the chance to shoot clay targets and teaches them about responsible gun safety and techniques. When we visited today, Camp Thunder was... From Scouting Magazine 1 day ago

Guard's NASCAR Drivers Meet Scouts at Jamboree

A Boy Scout ties a split to the arm of Jeff Gordon, driver of the National Guard's No. 24 NASCAR, during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., July 29. With little urging by Sgt. Ken Weichert, thousands of Boy Scouts from... From Scouting News 1 day ago

Day 5 @ the Boy Scout Jamboree

Leave No Trace and the Boy Scouts of America welcome the E-Tour team to the 2010 Centennial Jamboree! Stop by, say "hello", and learn more about enjoying the outdoors responsibly with Peggy and Barrett. All the best, Jason and Agata... From Leave No Trace Blog 1 day ago

Presidents and Jamborees

As a followup to the previous blog article I thought it would be nice to know which presidents have attended BSA National Jamborees. Following are presidents that have attended National Jamborees: 1937 â Franklin D. Roosevelt 1950 â... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 day ago

The Centennial Celebration: Celebrate a Century of Scouting

Troop 1423 of the Bay-Lakes Council leads a group of Central Region Scouts mobilizing for the opening arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill. (Photo by M.P. King) Jet flyovers, celebrity appearances, music, dance... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 day ago

Troop Step

Here is the list of times for troops to leave their campsites for Saturday's arena show. Doors at the arena open at 4:30 p.m.; the last person should be seated by 7:30 p.m.; and walk-out time is 10:40 p.m. Questions should be directed toward your... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 day ago

Conservation Good Turn at the 2010 Jamboree

April, one of our ClassB representatives, has spent a lot of time in the Conservation area at the Jamboree. Earlier we posted a great story she wrote about the " Leave No Trace " program. Today, she learned about another great program that the... From Official ClassB Blog 1 day ago

'Bee' Prepared

Normally quiet insects, bees sometimes get aggressive when their territory is threatened. With nearly 50,000 Scouts and Scouters at Fort A.P. Hill, we are a threat to bees. If you see bees, report them to your subcamp staff. Instruct your Scouts to... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 day ago

Earn the Coast Guard Patch

Tell your Scouts about the Coast Guard exhibit on Thomas Road. They can earn a limited-edition patch by working through the hands-on exhibits and challenges offered. For more information, contact Mike McCormack at 508-965-1075... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 day ago

Scoutmaster Podcast 27

Summer Music Special Scoutmaster Podcast 27 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog. Subscribe on iTunes Â First Call - U.S. Air... From Scoutmaster 1 day ago

Inspiring Quote #2

"In Nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." -Alice Walker... From Leave No Trace Blog 1 day ago

Religious Services for This Weekend

Here is a listing of religious services scheduled for this weekend. Times for all services are 9 a.m. unless noted. FRIDAY, JULY 30 Islamic Worship Gilwell Park Mosque on Thomas Road, 1 p.m. Jewish Worship progressive service Chaplain's activity... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 day ago

Scouts & the Invasion of Britain

Back in March, the UK Government released some previously classified files about the relationship between Scouting and the Hitler Youth (Hitler-Jugend). As usual the media made a big fuss about, well nothing really. There wasn't a link between the... From Nick's Ramblings UK 1 day ago

Baloo's Bugle for August RT and September Core Value, "COOPERATION" Is on-Line

Come check out the first edition based on the new delivery system!! Comments from Bob Scott at National about RT and Den Meetings Lots of Cooperative games. Lots of FUN things to do A new feature on RTs by Bev at Capital Area And ideas from Wendy... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 2 days ago

Our Jamboree Photos: Thursday, July 29, 2010

At 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 Lego pieces is a painstaking, but rewarding, process. The... From Scouting Magazine 2 days ago

A City Built to Spread the Word About the Venturing Program

By 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're in uncharted territory. That's the idea behind more than... From Scouting Magazine 2 days ago

Army Guard Helicopters and Air Force Parachutists Take Jamboree to the Skies

A member of the Golden Knights, the United States Army's parachute demonstration team, supports the Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree by dropping into the Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree The vast, wooded forests and... From Scouting News 2 days ago

Military Assists Pioneering Merit Badge at Jamboree

Soldiers out of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., with the Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree man the pioneering merit badge booth and assist boy scouts with the tasks necessary to earn the badge at the Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Boy Scout... From Scouting News 2 days ago

Regional Stage Schedule for Friday, July 30

Here is the regional stage schedule for Thursday, July 29. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Air Force Band, Max Impact: Max Impact fuses the elements of... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 2 days ago

Scouts Get a Solid Drenching at the Jamboree!

As you know, ClassB has several representative visiting the Jamboree this year. Although they are having a great time, it has been a little hot in the Virginia hills. Well, today they got a little break from the heat - a solid downpour, courtesy... From Official ClassB Blog 2 days ago

Scouting's Best Kept Secrets

There's an old saying that is still repeated by scouts and scouters throughout the world and that saying is, "What happens at camp, stays at camp." Well, I am going to expose exactly what happens at camp and use Johnny Scout as a classic example for... From Commissioner Keith Comments 2 days ago

Rocky Grass 2010

The news reports were accurate...Bigfoot spent 3 days at the Rocky Grass Music Festival in Lyons, CO this past weekend. We compiled a lot a pictures of Bigfoot enjoying the music, spending time backstage, cooling off by the St. Vrain River, and at... From Leave No Trace Blog 2 days ago

Obama, the View, and the Boy Scouts

I am not afraid to say it. President Obama has lost a few points of respect with me this week when he decided to join the five hosts of The View television show instead of talking to the 40,000 Boy Scout and leaders at the BSA National Jamboree. I... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 2 days ago

Leave No Trace at the 2010 BSA Jamboree

For as long as I can remember, the Boy Scouts have been advocates for the conservation of our natural resources. And it is apparently as strong today as it ever has been. Conservation is a big topic here at the Jamboree, and today April, our... From Official ClassB Blog 2 days ago

Jambo Chaplains Serve All Faiths

(Photo by Kathy Disney) More than 140 chaplains representing every major faith are at Fort A.P. Hill. The chaplains believe that the jamboree offers profound proof of the diversity in Scouting and each is prepared to serve many denominations and... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 2 days ago

Everyone Invited to Participate in Friday's 5K Fun Run

Be at your region headquarters by 5:45 a.m. Friday for the 5K fun run. All races will start simultaneously at 6 a.m. and follow a three-mile loop through each region. Floodlights will illuminate the starting points. There will be mile markers with... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 2 days ago

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