2010 National Scout Jamboree
100 Years of Scouting
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UPDATE (5/15/2009) - Boston Minuteman Council National Jamboree Troop Leadership has been selected, click here to view National Jamboree Leadership.
UPDATE (4/20/2010) - 2010 National Scout Jamboree Visitor Information - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANYONE PLANNING ON VISITING DURING THE JAMBOREE!!!
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT SO REGISTER TODAY!
To go to the 2010 National Jamboree website, click here to go to www.bsajamboree.org.
To register for the 2010 National Jamboree, click here to go to www.MyScouting.org.
In July 2010, the NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE will be held at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Held every four years, the Jamboree brings together 35,000 Scouts and Leaders in 800 full troops, supported by 5,000 other volunteers.
For ten days, the Jamboree becomes the 7th largest city in Virginia. In this scouting “metropolis,” Scouts can complete merit badges from a selection of nearly 100. They will also enjoy giant arena shows, patch trading, military demonstrations, and other exhibits. There will be three huge Trading Posts and Action Centers. Also, the President of the United States often makes an appearance at the National Jamboree.
JAMBOREE ACTIVITIES
At the National Jamboree, you will have the opportunity to participate in exciting activities, including:
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¨ Rappelling
¨ Trap shooting
¨ Obstacle courses
¨ Air rifle shooting
¨ Mountain biking
¨ COPE
¨ Pioneering
¨ Tomahawk throwing
¨ Muzzle loading
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¨ Canoeing
¨ Kayaking
¨ Jogging with Marines
¨ Newspaper reporting
¨ Radio broadcasting
¨ Fishing
¨ Science
¨ Daily stage shows
¨ Bike motocross
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¨ Native American lore
¨ Scuba and snorkeling
¨ Brownsea Island camp
¨ Patch trading
¨ Merit badges
¨ Meet Boy’s Life’s Pedro
¨ Conservation
¨ Scoutopia
¨ Making new friends
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WHEN & WHERE Our adventure rolls out of Boston by motorcoach on Saturday, July 24, 2010 to the Washington, D.C. area, where tour highlights are planned. The National Boy Scout Jamboree takes place July 26 – August 3, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill, near Fredericksburg Virginia. We will return to Boston on the evening of Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
WHO CAN ATTEND Any registered Scout who has completed the 6th grade or is at least 12 years of age and First Class by July 1, 2010, but has not reached his 18th birthday by August 3, 2010, can apply to attend. Registration is on a space available basis. Participation requires attendance at pre-Jamboree training experiences (including several pre-Jamboree meetings and a local contingent campout). Note: The National Jamboree is a rugged, long-term camping experience, so strong outdoor skills make for a more positive experience.
THE CONTINGENT The Boston Minuteman Council’s contingent will consist of at least three provisional Scout Troops. Each troop has four patrols of 8 Scouts, four scout leadership positions, and four adult leaders. Participants are randomly assigned among the contingent troops. Brothers will be assigned to the same troop, but different patrols.
THE COST Total cost is $1900 ($1850, early bird) per person and includes National Jamboree entry fee, the pre-Jamboree training experiences, round trip transportation, meals, and all the tents and troop gear necessary to have a grand time at the National Jamboree. Not included are personal equipment, uniforms (two complete uniforms required), and spending money. A monthly payment plan and limited scholarships will be available so the Jamboree experience can be available to all interested scouts.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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Early Bird
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Before November 15, 2008
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350.00
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Jamboree application and payment received by November 15, 2008. Includes a $100 non-refundable deposit.
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Early Bird
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Standard
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After November 15, 2009
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350.00
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Jamboree application and payment received by
January 1, 2009. Includes a $100 non-refundable deposit.
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250.00
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300.00
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Payment due by March 1, 2009
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250.00
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250.00
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Payment due by May 1, 2009
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250.00
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250.00
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Payment due by July 1, 2009
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250.00
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250.00
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Payment due by September 1, 2009
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250.00
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250.00
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Payment due by November 1, 2009
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250.00
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250.00
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Payment due by January 1, 2010
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$1850.00
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$1900.00
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WHAT YOU In addition to memories that will last a lifetime, included in your fee will be many
RECEIVE items that will be yours to take home, such as:
2 Troop Jamboree T-shirts
A personalized Jamboree name tag
Jamboree Neckerchief
A troop photo taken at the Jamboree
Troop Jamboree (baseball) hat
A travel cot
Jamboree patches for your uniforms
A large duffel bag
Jamboree participants Neckerchief
2 numeral patches for your uniforms
2 Troop Jamboree shoulder strips
Early Bird Discount: The discount only applies to those applications received by the Boston Minuteman Council office, accompanied by the required deposit of $350 by November 15, 2008. In the event an “Early Bird” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be submitted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is, in effect, a new reservation and can only be substituted at the full rate.
Cancellation and Refunds: Cancellations are not effective until received in writing and received by the Boston Minuteman Council. Should a scout need to cancel the following will apply: $100 of the Jamboree deposit fee is non-refundable; cancellations prior to January 5, 2009 will result in a full refund, less the $100; cancellations after January 5, 2009 may result in a full refund, less the $100, only if an alternate Scout can be found to fill the space.
To register for the 2010 National Jamboree, click here to go to www.MyScouting.org.
To go to the 2010 National Jamboree website, click here to go to www.bsajamboree.org.
