National Jamboree - Bryan on Scouting

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 6

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

This family’s collection of National Jamboree patches stretches 16 feet long

May 18, 2018 23

The entire mural, made up of four square sections, measures 4 feet high and 16 feet long. It displays patches they collected together at the 2013 and 2017 National Jamborees.

Waste not: 2017 National Jamboree was the greenest on record

December 11, 2017 9

For the first time in recorded National Jamboree history, Scouts, Scouters and staff recycled and reused than they sent to the landfill.

Out of Eden walk essay contest deadline for Jamboree, Philmont participants is Sept. 1

August 17, 2017 1

Any Scouts or Venturers who want to join Paul Salopek in Asia for a few days have until Sept. 1 to enter the 2017 Out of Eden Walk essay contest.

Does the National Jamboree count toward a National Outdoor Award?

August 11, 2017 16

Does attendance and participation at the 2017 National Jamboree meet requirement 3G of the National Outdoor Award for Adventure?

2017 National Jamboree closes with tunes, a bang — and a message to take home

July 28, 2017 19

The 2017 National Jamboree came to a close Thursday — but not before a spectacular closing show that left everyone energized for future Scouting adventures.

Chess merit badge tent making all the right moves at 2017 Jamboree

July 27, 2017 1

You might think little Chess merit badge would get lost amid action-packed 2017 Jamboree activities like mountain biking and zip lining. You’d be wrong.

BSA tries a whole new (app-enabled) recipe for Jamboree meals, and it’s a success

July 26, 2017 71

The Jamboree Food Team switched from a fixed menu with preselected ingredients to a grocery store system where Scouts and Venturers can pick what they want.

This Pirates of the Carabiner set is probably my favorite 2017 Jamboree patch set

July 25, 2017 9

Is the Blackhawk Area Council’s 2017 National Jamboree patch set absolutely terrific? Aye, matey. Their “Pirates of the Carabiner” set is fantastic.