Daily Archives: July 27, 2010

Start hydrating tonight for arena show

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

To be prepared for Wednesday’s arena show, jamboree organizers are urging Scouts and leaders to start hydrating tonight. Don’t wait until Wednesday morning to begin drinking water. Each Scout and leader should bring a full water bottle or Camelbak to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s jamboree arena show

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Military jet flyovers, jump teams, wrestling, and appearances by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Miss America highlight Wednesday’s arena show. The arena opens at 7 a.m., and the pre-show begins at 7:30 a.m. The show itself begins at 9:16 … Continue reading →

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Regional Stage Schedule for Wednesday, July 28

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Here is the regional stage schedule for Wednesday, July 28. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages.

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World premiere movie in arena

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National Geographic will be screening the world premiere of their new movie “The Wildest Dream” at 8 p.m. tonight in the main arena bowl. All are welcome.

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OA’s Mysterium Compass: Tickets for youth only, availability is limited

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The Mysterium Compass program is for youth only. No one over 18 will be allowed to enter. This is a change from prior jamborees, where adults and Scouts could attend the OA programs, said Patrick Rooney with Order of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s opening arena show troop step-off times

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To get to the arena shows in an orderly fashion, subcamps have a schedule of when troops should start toward the arena. Following is the list of times for troops for the July 28 arena show. Questions should be directed … Continue reading →

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What to bring to the arena show

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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Water/canteen Snacks Rain gear Cell phones with ICE numbers Day pack (with items for post event) Camera Soft recliner (low profile) Camelback Scout hat Sunscreen/hand sanitizer/lip balm Personal first-aid kits Jamboree site map and ID Leaders to bring … Continue reading →

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Boys’ Life souvenir video

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Boys’ Life is sponsoring a jamboree souvenir DVD and wants a photo of every Scout at the jamboree to be included. Leaders are encouraged to take a troop photo and send it to souvenir.photo@scouting.org. Include the troop number and contact … Continue reading →

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Water for the arena show

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Staying hydrated is very important everywhere at jamboree. At Wednesday’s arena show, additional bottles of water will be available, over and above the two quarts of water each person is to bring with them. Please place empty bottles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arena shows, Health and Safety, Water

Daily tours of the arena area

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Tours of the arena will be held from noon to 4 p.m. beginning today through Friday. For more information, contact Laura Roegner at 404-406-6148 or 404-405-9182.

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Arena fun facts

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

• There are more than 17,296 parts bolted together to make up the stage structure. • 
26,000 gallons (209,000 pounds) of water and 76,000 pounds of concrete serve as ballast for the stage. (It will withstand winds of 82 mph.) … Continue reading →

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Regional Stage Schedule for Tuesday, July 27

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Here is the regional stage schedule for Tuesday, July 27. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages.

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