Jamboree 2013 Information
What will go on at this Jamboree?
Everything that the combined resources of the National Council plus hundreds of the best volunteers from every local council can provide! This Jamboree is different than all prior jamborees. The Jamboree will be entirely high adventure based. Activities include but are not limited to: kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, scuba diving, zip lines, Mini Sampler BMX track, Skateboard minicamp with launch ramp, three 1 km mountain bike trails, mountain bike pump track and skills course, 8 bicycle rider obstacle course, mountain climbing, rappelling, bouldering, hiking, fishing, mountain trail skateboarding, snorkeling, challenge courses, COPE, trampoline, geocaching, orienteering, archeology, conservation, and caving.
These activates take place in six main high adventure areas which are:
• Adventure Courses (Harnesses)
• Aquatics (Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing)
• Extreme Sports (Helmets and Wheels) ,
• Sweat and Dirt (Hiking Fishing and Nature)
• Outdoor Adventures (Rocks and Rivers)
• Shooting Sports (Archery, Rifle, Shotgun)
Where will this Jamboree take Place?
This Jamboree will take place at the brand new BSA high adventure base called The Summit. The Summit is located in West Virginia adjacent to the New River Gorge National River Area. The nearest town is Glen Jean, WV.
What are the Participants Requirements?
• Must have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team by 2013.
• Must be at least a First Class Scout by 2013.
• Must be at least 12 years of age by 7/15/2013.
• Be approved by Dave Hall and Old Colony Council.
• Participate in our shake down camp out & Contingent Troop Meetings.
• Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with your Contingent Troop & Council office or National.
• Submit all registration fees per Old Colony Council payment schedule.
Some Quick Facts about the Jamboree:
37 degrees 53' N, 81 degrees 6 minutes W - GPS coordinates for The Summit property
• The Summit - The short named for the Jamboree property which is called The Summit Family Bechtel Reserve.
• $50 million - Amount of money donated by the Bechtel Foundation to help purchase and develop the land. Largest single donation in BSA history.
• Summit's Scout Central Valley - Developed with $25 million donated by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation. Walter earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1946 and is a Distinguished Eagle Scout.
• Consol Energy Bridge - Built with a $15 million donation by Consol Energy in order to build this unique pedestrian bridge on the property to make participants have easier property access.
• 4th - The Summit is going to be the 4th National High Adventure base and opens 7/15/2013 to the general scouting population for the Jamboree. It will be the most utilized high-adventure base for the BSA
• 11 days - The length of the Jamboree (7/14-7/24/2013)
• 10,000 acres - Size of The Summit property
• 70,000 acres - Size of the New River Gorge National River Area - This National Park Service area will be utilized for Jamboree activities in addition to The Summit site.
• 6 miles - Amount of total length of all the zip lines at the Summit (Zip lines include ones that parallel each other for 1350 to 1450 ft long and also shoot over the tree canopies)
What takes place during this 11 day time?
• 7-12 to 7-14 -Travel to Washington DC and spend 2 days
• 7-14 to 7-24 – National Jamboree at the Summit
• 7-24 to 7-26 – travel to Hershey Park for a day then head home.
Can a scout/venturer attend with his Troop or Crew?
No. Old Colony Council does not send individual Troops or Crews to the National Jamboree. Instead, the Council places all Scouts or Venturers who sign-up in a troop or Venture crew in the Old Colony Council Contingent.
How many troops will be in the Old Colony Contingent?
Old Colony Council will have 8 Troops and 3Venture Crew.
How many Scouts are in a Troop?
There are 36 Scouts and 4 leaders (1 SM, 2ASM and 1ASM 18-21 years of age) in a Troop.
How will the Scouts get to the 2013 Jamboree?
Old Colony Council is planning to take buses to the event.
Total fees for Old Colony Council will be $1800.00 payable in installments after the scout is accepted. Fundraisers will be conducted by each Jamboree troop to help defray costs. Adult leaders will be $1250
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