Like the dinner menu, a Scout’s favorite patch changes daily at the jamboree.
But this afternoon, I walked around asking Scouts to show off what they consider their coolest patch — for today, at least.
These were mainly national jamboree patches, though one Scout chose a Cub Scout day camp patch “because it has a smiling Bigfoot on it.”
Hey, who’s to say he’s wrong? Here are 13 patches Scouts picked out when I asked for their favorite. Before each photo I’ve listed the Scout’s first name, jamboree troop number, and the council represented on the Scout’s favorite patch:
Cameron, B150, Cascade Pacific Council
Phil, B333, Greater Niagara Frontier Council
Ian, C121, Indian Nations Council
Joe, B153, Baltimore Area Council
Nick, A221, Connecticut Yankee Council
Ishaan, B115, Central Florida Council
Allie, visiting Venturer from Pee Dee Area Council, Grand Canyon Council (2005)
Ryan, D421, Twin Valley Council
Patrick, D421, Grand Canyon Council (2013)
Gabriel, D329, Redwood Empire Council
Bobby, D103, Teton Peaks Council
Oscar, D311, Yucca Council
Kameron, A404, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council
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