Fort A. P. Hill, located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredericksburg and Bowling Green is an ideal facility to hold this major national Scout jamboree. The 2005 National Scout Jamboree will attract thousands of Scouts and leaders, and while it won't be the biggest city in Virginia, it will be the fastest growing on your day of arrival-July 25, 2005! Imagine 17,000 tents and 3,500 patrol kitchens popping up in a matter of hours.
Program features reflect the skills of Scouting, our national heritage, physical fitness, environmental conservation, and the true spirit of Scouting. Daily activities include archery, bikathlon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run, and raft encounters. Regional action centers with rappelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an American Indian village, and the opening and closing arena shows, not to mention daily stage shows and many other activities. It's Scouting and American history at their very best!
Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2005, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 3, 2005. All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a complete Personal Health and Medical Record prior to the pre-jamboree training; have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2005; and be approved by the unit leader and local council.
Scoutmaster and First Assistant Scoutmaster
Have served as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2005; have completed basic Scoutmaster training; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council. (Although not required, Wood Badge and/or Scoutmaster's Key is a desirable qualification.) The Scoutmaster must be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
Second And Third Assistant Scoutmaster
At least 21 years of age by July 1, 2005, and have served actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2005; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council.
Forth Assistant Scoutmaster
At least 18 years of age (but not have reached 21) by August 3, 2005; have served actively in a Scout troop leadership position; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council.
It is also possible for individuals, both youth and adults, to attend Jamboree as a staff member. For more information on Jamboree staff, visit www.scouting.org/jamboree
Participation cost is being developed by Old Colony Council’s Jamboree Committee and will be published as soon as available. The cost includes the jamboree fee, travel and tour costs, meals, lodging, unit and patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, and the cost of pre-jamboree training.
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2438 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Squanto District
Old Colony Council, B.S.A.
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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