Summit Bechtel Reserve Archives - Page 16 of 18

From Jamboree Troop D424, a lesson in efficient campsite setup

July 15, 2013 9

“OK, Spartan patrol and Unicorn patrol: You guys start setting up tents,” says Chris Schwartz, senior patrol leader of jamboree Troop D424 out of the West Tennessee Area Council. “Phoenix patrol and Cougars: cots and

BSA Chief conducts the Jamboree Band

July 15, 2013 10

Forty-one years after he was a high school band director, Wayne Brock hasn’t lost his touch. Late this morning, the Boy Scouts of America’s Chief Scout Executive took over and led the band in a

Parent-son (and now parent-daughter) jamboree experiences are tough to beat

July 14, 2013 15

I’ve never had a jamboree experience without my dad, and I couldn’t be happier about that. My dad, Don, and I attended or served on staff together at the 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2010 jamborees.

One day before the start, the Summit overflows with potential energy

July 14, 2013 8

The 2013 National Jamboree is a sprinter on the starting blocks, muscles flexed, brimming with the potential energy of things to come. Can you feel it? Tomorrow morning, the first buses arrive onsite, and that

Follow along as we cover the jamboree from a Scouter’s perspective

July 11, 2013 3

Even if you’re not among the fortunate few attending, staffing, or visiting the jamboree next week, you can still play along at home. Scouting magazine will cover the jamboree from a Scouter’s perspective, sharing news

How fast are the cellular data and Wi-Fi speeds at the Summit?

July 10, 2013 55

Updated, July 11 | Added Sprint; Added Wi-Fi test in Echo camp Everything’s bigger and better at the 2013 jamboree, even the Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Early reports from staff members on the ground indicate

When you care enough to send your jamboree Scouts a treat …

July 1, 2013 40

No offense, moms and dads, but I may have found something that bests the letter from home. Send a JAMBOX to your Scouts attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree later this month. The $20 care

At the 2013 jamboree, even the food boxes look cool

June 26, 2013 21

By now you’ve heard all about the “big things” you’ll see at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree: the zip lines, the skate parks, the canopy tours, the climbing walls, and on and on. Today, check

Form and function: This Boys’ Life jamboree map is more than a work of art

June 24, 2013 16

Bribe, borrow, beg — whatever it takes, you must get your hands on your son’s copy of the July 2013 edition of Boys’ Life magazine. For adult leaders, swiping the latest Boys’ Life is a timeless tradition.

Where are Scouts going this summer?

June 4, 2013 422

Update June 7, 11:12 a.m.: We stand at an impressive 683 pins! Keep commenting with the location you’re visiting (be as specific as possible) and your unit number. I’ll update the map regularly. Perhaps the