In the days before the opening of the Jamboree tens of
thousands of Scouts visit Washington, DC. (BSA Photo)
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On Day 1 contiguent buses come pouring in
from all directions.
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Within a day 20 Subcamps, each containing about 1,500
campers set up home and usually erect creative gateways that tell the passers-by a little something about where they're
from. (BSA Photo)
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Four "Action Centers" are spread around the Jamboree
site that contain lots of fun "action" related activities like rappeling, trap shooting, BMX, archery, etc. (BSA Photo)
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Two large SCUBA pools are set up so that Scouts can
learn about SCUBA diving and snorkelling. This is a popular place on those hot Virgina summer days! (BSA Photo)
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The Order of the Arrow mans the Indian Village
where any number of indian dances, or other aspects of Native American culture are on display. (BSA Photo)
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Scouts from the United Kingdom continguent
display their national pride as they march by. Hundreds of Scouts from dozens of nations also attend our
National Jamboree! (BSA Photo)
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The amateur radio station K2BSA will be in
operation 24 hours a day. Scouts can stop by and spend some time at the controls of the radios. Here a
lucky Scout gets to talk to the Mir space station passing overhead. (BSA Photo)
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Three Trading Posts and snack bars
cater to souvenir and afternoon snack needs!
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When three or more Scouts gather at the
Jamboree, odds are patches are being traded. Patch trading is probably the single most popular activity
while at Fort AP Hill. (BSA Photo)
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Scouts march down one of the main roads
towards the Arena. The opening and closing Arena shows draw upwards of 50,000 participants and visitors.
The show includes some of the best fireworks you'll ever see. (BSA Photo)
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At the Merit Badge Midway, Scouts can
earn all or parts of dozens of merit badges. The Scouts here are working on Electricity Merit Badge.
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Did I mention the fireworks???...
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At the Jamboree you will find a re-creation
of the first Scout camp, Brownsea Island, run by Baden-Powell. You may have a chance to meet B-P himself! (BSA Photo)
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The Conservation Area contains exhibits and
hands-on activities covering every part of our environment. (BSA Photo)
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At the Pioneering Physics area you do more than
just lash two poles together. There you'll see functioning "machines" made by using the rope skills you
learned in earning your First Class rank. (BSA Photo)
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You can choose from lots of activities at the
Aquatics area. Canoe racing, kayaking, rowing shells, and splashing around in a raft. (BSA Photo)
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Before you know it, the eight days of the
Jamboree are gone and it's time to back up and go home... and start thinking about the next Jamboree! |
