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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America!
A National Boy Scout Jamboree only happens once every four years and the next one is in 2010. The Jamboree features over 35,000 Scouts and Scouters from all over our nation engaged in ten days of fun, nostop and unique experiences. Every Scout who attends will be able to enjoy activities such as BMX biking, climbing and rappelling, shooting sports, sailing, canoeing, fishing and the tremendous merit badge midway where every merit badge the Boy Scouts offer will be represented. Every Jamboree has activities that are only seen at this event.

The Westchester-Putnam Council will be sending 36 Scouts and four adults to Fort A.P. Hill Virginia, the site of the Jamboree. The event will be held from July 26th to August 4th, 2010. We will be leaving a few days before the 26th to enjoy a tour on the way to the Jamboree site. In 2005 the tour included Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg.

Promotional Video

Jamboree Registration
The 2010 Jamboree contingent fee is expected to be $1595. This fee includes the Jamboree fee, travel and tour costs, meals, lodging, training before the Jamboree and troop equipment (tents, patrol tarps, cooking equipment, etc.)

Eligibility requirements:
1. Be at least a First Class Scout by July 26, 2010
2. Have completed sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010 and not have reached your 18th birthday by August 3, 2010
3. Be active in your troop for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010
4. Obtain approval from your Scoutmaster and the Westchester-Putnam Council Jamboree Committee

Register here and see the Promotional Video. 

Jamboree Flyer  [PDF, 79K]

December 2008 Update
We have filled our second troop of 36 youth and have begun to fill the third one. A total of 73 Scouts have registered for this tremendous event. Our goal is three troops totaling 108 Scouts!

Jamboree Troop Leaders
Adult leaders are encouraged to apply to serve as leaders for one of our 2010 National Jamboree Troops. Adult applications will be accepted until November 30, 2008.

Troop Leadership Qualifications:

Scoutmaster and First Assistant Scoutmaster
· Have served as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010.
· Completed basic Scoutmaster training or Boy Scout Fast
· Start and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, No. 34879.
· Completion of Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
· Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness. Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
· Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
· Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection Training.
· Be approved by the local council.
· Although not required, Scouter’s Key is a desirable qualification.

Second Assistant Scoutmaster
· Be at least 21 years of age by July 1, 2010.
· Complete the appropriate leader-specific training.
· Have served actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010.
· Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
· Have filed a Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
· Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection Training.
· Be approved by the local council.
· Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.

Third Assistant Scoutmaster
· Be at least 18 years of age (but not yet 21) by September 1, 2010.
· Have served actively in a troop leadership position.
· Complete the appropriate leader specific training.
· Have participated in the prejamboree training experience.
· Have filed a Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3, No. 67-34412, before the prejamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
· Complete the 60-minute Youth Protection training.
· Be approved by the local council.
· Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.

 

View Photos of the 2005 Jamboree

 

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