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How to visit the 2019 World Scout Jamboree: Day passes, dates and details

March 21, 2019 6

Day passes for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree are now available, giving everyone a chance to experience this summer’s global gathering of Scouts.

These countries are coming to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

November 28, 2018 7

Four out of every five people at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country that isn’t the United States.

Get your Scouts out of town and look up for awe-inspiring views

November 2, 2018 3

Instill a love for astronomy by taking your Scouts to these “dark sky” places where they can see the Milky Way and more.

2019-2020 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve

October 31, 2018 1

Choose your own adventure at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

Scouts, Venturers can submit Out of Eden Walk essays for shot at trip of a lifetime

September 17, 2018 0

Two worthy winners — from SBR, Northern Tier and Philmont — will be selected to join National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek on his journey.

West Virginia University wants to educate the next generation of BSA professionals

September 13, 2018 2

West Virginia University, a strong supporter of Scouting, will offer a one-of-a-kind degree program to train future leaders of organizations like the BSA.

Eagle Scout business leader recalls the time when Neil Armstrong drove him to his council’s Eagle dinner

August 10, 2018 3

Dave Alexander’s passion for Scouting was launched into orbit when the Eagle Scout met the other Eagle Scout: Neil Armstrong, then an X-15 pilot who would become the first man on the moon.

Summit Bechtel Reserve hosts its first Wood Badge course, creating a template for other councils

July 13, 2018 7

Last month, a group of Scouters from across the country held the first Wood Badge course in the history of the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Other councils can follow their lead and host their own course at SBR.

Seven things I loved about VenturingFest 2018 and the Summit Bechtel Reserve

July 9, 2018 13

At VenturingFest 2018, I was impressed once again with the Venturing program. Additionally, I got to see more of the Summit Bechtel Reserve than ever before, and I’m convinced it lives up to its reputation as a world-class home for Scouting adventure.

Help wanted: Staff still needed in these areas at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

June 28, 2018 53

Positions are available to serve on the International Service Team at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. IST has openings in most areas, but help is especially wanted in the medical and program sectors.