Pikes Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting
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What is the National
Jamboree?
Every four years, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America organizes
the ultimate Boy Scout experience, the National Jamboree! In 2005, over 40,000
Scouts and Scouters attended the Jamboree. Activities include: rifle shooting,
scuba diving, fishing, trapshooting, canoe slalom, rappelling towers,
pioneering, kayaking, a huge merit badge midway, daily stage shows, and much,
much more!
Qualifications for Scouts:
• Be at least a First Class Scout at time of attendance at Jamboree
• Have completed sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010,
and have not reached his 18th birthday by August 1, 2010.
• Participate in prejamboree training experience.
• Submit a Jamboree Medical Form
• Be approved by his Scoutmaster and the local Pikes Peak council Jamboree
committee.
Organization, Transportation, Food and Equipment:
Participants will be placed in Pikes Peak Council troops. Once troops are formed
and leaders are selected, participants receive information through the Jamboree
Troop Scoutmaster. It is anticipated that we will have 3 troops, each
consisting of 36 Scouts and 4 adult leaders.
Cost:
The total estimated cost for youth participants will be $2,800.
This fee includes
transportation, meals and lodging en route to and from the Jamboree, special
patches, neckerchief, patrol and troop equipment, a Jamboree training weekend,
and a sight-seeing trip. Payment schedule will begin September 2008, and the
final payment due December 2009.
Application:
Due to the 100th Anniversary, an overwhelming response is expected. You will
need to apply early to ensure your place in line, as spaces will be filled on a
first-come first-served basis. While the official applications for the 2010
Jamboree are not yet available, you may ensure your place in line by
clicking here and filling out the pre-registration form.
If you have questions, please direct them to
Rod
Emenaker. We are happy to answer all the questions we can or find out
what you need to know.
