National Jamboree

Safe to say the 2017 Jamboree Band is not your grandfather’s Jamboree Band. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard.

Rex Tillerson, secretary of state, Distinguished Eagle Scout and past BSA national president, visited the 2017 Jamboree on Friday for a statue unveiling.

Since 1937 — the first National Jamboree ever held — presidents have stopped by to speak to Jamboree participants. The tradition is set to continue in 2017.

The disAbilities Awareness Challenge area at the 2017 National Jamboree lets Scouts experience the challenges faced by individuals with special needs.

Consider it the holy grail of Jamboree patches: a set featuring a recognizable brand name. Patches with brands often have increased trade value.

No shouting or stressing. At the 2017 National Jamboree, troops that use the patrol method are setting up their camps like a well-oiled machine.

Some 350 hungry Scouts showed up at Golden Corral. So much for a relaxing meal, Becky Bush must have thought. Then something unexpected happened.

When that first Scout or Venturer arrives, the 2017 National Jamboree will have officially begun, forming West Virginia’s third-largest city.