The National Scout Jamboree is a gathering, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America; The New Birth Of Freedom Council 2013 Jamboree contingent will be open to 180 local Boy Scouts,   9 Ventures and 20 adult leaders.

Referred to as “Jamboree”, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend. This is considered to be one of several unique experiences that the Boy Scouts of America offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years. The 1937 jamboree in the Nation’s Capital attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin. The event was covered extensively by national media and attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Following the disruption of World War II, the next jamboree was not held until 1950 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Subsequent jamborees have been held around the country as a means to promoting Scouting nationally. Since 1981, the jamboree has been located Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The 2013 National Jamboree will be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia.

Jamboree Dates:

The 2013 National Jamboree dates at The Bechtel Summit, WV is   July 15-24, 2013.  In addition the New Birth of Freedom National Jamboree Committee may decide to approve a few days of pre-Jamboree activities prior to the start of the National Jamboree.

Projected Fee:

The tentative participation fee for the National Jamboree is $1,250.  This fee will remain tentative until the Jamboree Committee selects possible additional pre-Jamboree activities that might occur on July 13 or 14.    A Nonrefundable registration deposit of $200 will be due at the time of registration and the second payment of $200 is due by January 1, 2012.  All fees and payments are non-refundable.  In the event of a family emergency or illness and if a qualified replacement is available a portion for the Jamboree may be refunded.

The jamboree fee covers transportation, tours, and admission fees all meals, lodging, insurance and patrol and troop equipment. The fee also covers the council contingent training encampment. There are additional expenses that include uniforms and personal gear, spending money and memorabilia items that are not covered by the 2013 National Jamboree fee.

Who Can Attend:

The National Jamboree is open to all youth who are qualified on a first come first serve basis.  A Scout who has completed the 6th grade, or will be at least 12 years old and a 1st Class Scout by July 1, 2013, but not have reached his 18th birthday by August 3, 2013 and lives and abides by the Scout Oath and Law and the Jamboree code of conduct may participate in the Jamboree). After our five troops have been filled, a standby list of alternates will be established. Scouts will be assigned to a Jamboree troop consisting of 36 Scouts and 4 adult leaders. Each Scout will be a member of a patrol within the troop.  Contingent member will be required to, submit a completed National Jamboree Medical form signed by a licensed physician and indicating compliance with specified immunizations, attend a contingent gathering in 2012 and 2013.

Adult Jamboree Leadership Selection: Adults leaders that wish to apply for a leadership position in the New Birth of Freedom National Jamboree contingent must complete the online application process by December 31, 2011.

All adult leader applications will be reviewed by the New Birth of Freedom  National Jamboree Committee.  Adult leader applicants will be invited to attend an interview January or February of 2012.  Those not selected will have an opportunity to apply for a National Jamboree staff position.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO ATTEND THE JAMBOREE

Overview:

The only place where you can apply to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is at the home of the Summit on the Web:  www.summitbechtelreserve.org Interested applicants can apply to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree as a youth participant, adult leader, or volunteer staff. Conditions apply for each of these categories. Please refer to the website above for the latest details.  Any questions you have about the online application process can be directed to 2013Jamboree@scouting.org.