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

Jamboree trading cards are all the rage right now. Each depicts a famous Scout or Scouting founder. The goal is to get all 100. And then find the 101st.

JamboLink keeps participants in the loop using whatever online channels the Scouts prefer. That means separate teams for Snapchat, Instagram and more.

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.