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5 Quick Questions with: Darcy Phinney, one of four siblings attending the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

May 3, 2018 0

Six years after a car accident involving her entire family, Darcy Phinney is continuing her service to Scouting. She and three siblings have signed up to serve on staff at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree.

Polaris ATV Trek at Summit Bechtel Reserve: where mud and motors meet

March 19, 2018 2

The Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Polaris ATV Trek, a new offering for 2018, puts Scouts and Venturers in control of their own all-terrain vehicle for a gritty week of riding the trails.

Treat yourself: Summit Bechtel Reserve invites you to Adult Adventure Weekend

February 12, 2018 3

At Adult Adventure Weekend, held June 20 to 24, 2018, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, adults get to unleash their inner Scout. This first-of-its-kind event invites adults to try SBR activities usually reserved for Scouts and Venturers.

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.

2018-2019 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve

October 23, 2017 2

Skateboarding, rock climbing and “bikepacking.” At the Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at the Summit, Scouts choose their own adventure.

As its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories

October 16, 2017 4

Venturing turns 20 in 2018, and to celebrate, the BSA’s program for older youth is asking for Venturing stories and photos from current and past members.

This is how BSA members can participate in the 2019 World Scout Jamboree at SBR

August 1, 2017 55

The BSA contingent will include 10,000 people — the largest contingent the BSA has ever sent to a World Jamboree. Here’s how to be one of the lucky ones.

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.