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National Jamboree

Posts about the National Jamboree, a once-every-four years celebration of all things Scouting.

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Get all the details on registering for the 2023 National Jamboree

March 15, 2022 0

It’s an experience like no other, and you and your Scouts can now sign up for the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

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Let’s look ‘forward’ to 2023: the National Jamboree registration opens this week

March 7, 2022 0

Next year, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Sea Scouts from all over the country are invited to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 19-28.

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The BSA has selected its 2023 National Jamboree Chair

October 13, 2021 6

The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced that former BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez will serve as the 2023 National Jamboree Chair.

Famous People

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., patriarch of the family for whom the Summit Bechtel Reserve is named, dies at 95

March 18, 2021 1

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., Distinguished Eagle Scout, Silver Buffalo recipient, and CEO Emeritus of the Bechtel Corp. construction group, died peacefully at his home in San Francisco on Monday. He was 95. In the business world, Bechtel

National Jamboree

At Telescopium, spend 4 nights at the Summit charting a course for future National Jamborees

December 14, 2020 2

At the Telescopium Experience at the Summit, you’ll join other passionate Scouts and volunteers as you craft a new vision for jamborees.

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BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 25

The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.

National Jamboree

Face the Challenge: Participant registration now open for the 2021 National Jamboree

January 3, 2020 13

Participant registration is now open for the 2021 National Jamboree, to be held July 21–30, 2021, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. 

National Jamboree

2021 National Jamboree staff registration opens, with bonus for first 2,021 to apply

January 3, 2020 6

Applications are now being accepted to serve on staff at the 2021 National Jamboree. The first 2,021 applicants will receive a limited-edition patch.  

Jackson and Bryan at 2017 Jamboree
Commentary

10 merit badge lessons from a Scout who earned them all

December 2, 2019 9

I asked Jackson if he’d be willing to share with readers the top takeaways from his journey to earn every merit badge. He eagerly agreed.

National Jamboree

Theme, logo for 2021 National Jamboree will invite Scouts to ‘Face the Challenge’

May 31, 2019 8

The BSA has unveiled the logo and theme for the 2021 National Jamboree — signaling an exciting new approach that will challenge Scouts and Venturers.

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