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What's in the Kit?
Posted to Summit Blog on June 26th, 2017
By the time your bus rolls up to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you'll be ready for 10 days of amazing adventure in West Virginia's beautiful New River Gorge National River area that is adjacent to the Summit Bechtel Reserve. But first, it'll be time... [more]
From old to new: sewing kit
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 22nd, 2017
June 2017 Time to make: 1 hours Boys Life "Slide of the Month" Sept. 1965, page 64 Original design: Bill Poese So continuing with the old film can slides here is a simple sewing kit than can be very helpful out on the trail for sewing up a button... [more]
How To Make Super Cool (And Easy) Cub Scout Robots
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 16th, 2017
Learn how to make a super cool Cub Scout robot! They're easy and inexpensive. And the boys will have a blast battling their buddy's bots in the arenas! The post How To Make Super Cool (And Easy) Cub Scout Robots appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Minifig gateway at KonTiki 2017
Posted to Ropes and Poles on June 16th, 2017
I've featured gateways built by Harmellia Gardens Air Scouts before , and this Lego-inspired gateway at KonTiki 2017 is their latest design. Harmellia are using a synthetic hawser-laid rope, which, unlike braided polyprop ropes, behaves in a... [more]
Staff Laundry Service
Posted to Summit Blog on June 15th, 2017
The laundry service at the Summit starts on July 18 and continues through July 26, 2017. The laundry service is located in Camp B Medical tent area and Camp E in the Headquarters area. Laundry will cost $10.00 per bag. You can pick up your laundry... [more]
Medical Forms - Turn it in, Keep it Handy!
Posted to Summit Blog on June 14th, 2017
Youth, Scout Leader or Staff - everybody participating in the 2017 National Jamboree is required to have a medical exam and submit the BSA's required Annual Health and Medical Record online . If you missed the April 19 deadline goal for early AHMR... [more]
2017 Jamboree Bus Routes Now Available
Posted to Summit Blog on June 14th, 2017
Jamboree is on its way, and the thoughts of program, patch trading, and interacting with thousands around the country are exciting. While all the games, events, and adventure will be a blast, walking thousands of steps to get to each location can... [more]
15 Cool (And Useful) Gifts For Cub Scout Dads
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on June 12th, 2017
Our Cub Scout dads do so much for the boys! They deserve a little reward. Check out these 15 cool and useful gifts for Cub Scout dads. The post 15 Cool (And Useful) Gifts For Cub Scout Dads appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Soccer Sprint
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 6th, 2017
http://media.boyslife.org/onlinegames/soccer/ Guide the soccer star as he dodges, ducks and jumps through the BL stadium. Guide the soccer star as he dodges, ducks and jumps through the BL stadium. View On WordPress... [more]
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Posted to Summit Blog on June 1st, 2017
It's a busy time of year for Scouts, with finals, proms and graduation ceremonies all competing for attention. But it's also just a matter of weeks until we converge at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. So keep your eyes on the prize as... [more]
Founders of Modern Scouting
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on June 1st, 2017
Founders of Modern Scouting June 2017 Redbubble Items Keywords: Diesslin, knots scout cartoon, Founders of Scouting; BSA, Baden-Powell, Seton, Boyce, West, Beard, Mount Rushmore, tribute Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at... [more]
Play with the Jamboree Band
Posted to Summit Blog on May 31st, 2017
As you may know the jamboree will have a dedicated band of Scouts and Scouters. On Wednesday, July 26th at 10:00am you will have the chance to sit in on a rehearsal and practice with the Jamboree Band. At noon you can participate in a mini-concert... [more]
Cub Scout Whittling Chip Requirements
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on May 31st, 2017
Earning the Cub Scout Whittling Chip is a rite of passage for many Bear Scouts! You can find all of the Whittling Chip requirements here. The post Cub Scout Whittling Chip Requirements appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
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