Category Archives: Activities

No blue cards needed for Scouts

A scanner will be used in place of blue cards on the Merit Badge Midway to record merit badges that are earned or partially completed during the jamboree.

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QBSA puts Scouts on the air

QBSA (102.9 FM) will be operating 24 hours a day throughout the jamboree from their studio on Thomas Road.  Scouts will broadcast 15-minute shows from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for the morning of the arena show and … Continue reading

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Scout stamp First-Day-of-Issue ceremony to be held at jamboree

Jamboree participants and visitors can join a special First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony on Tuesday for the BSA 2010 “Celebrate Scouting” stamp to be issued nationwide by the U.S. Postal Service. Special guests include the following: Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive Terry … Continue reading

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What to expect at tonight’s jamboree staff show

UPDATE: Tonight’s staff arena show has been cancelled. Click here for details. Navy jets, military jump teams, and music are just a small sample of what the jamboree staff will experience tonight at the staff show. Plan to eat dinner … Continue reading

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Need to cool off?

Try a dip in one of the six pools at the jamboree. There are two pools designated for swimming at the Mahone area. There are four at the Gordon Trail location, one for snorkeling and three for scuba. Continue reading

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Want a chance to Mountain Board? Swim?

Got the urge to try mountain boarding or archery? Swimming sound good late in the day? Staff may get the chance to try out some of these activities Sunday afternoon. Continue reading

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