Category Archives: Food

Mega-Scale cooking

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Providing food for jamboree participants is like cooking for a whole city.  During the jamboree, Scouts and Scouters will be served two meals a day in their subcamps.  In addition, staff members will eat two meals a day in the … Continue reading →

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Smart Bracelet help available

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

If your Scouts are having problems with their Smart Bracelets, send them to one of the Smart Bracelet kiosks located near Trading Posts A, B, C, and the Visitors’ Center.  Some scouts have had problems with the bracelets not working … Continue reading →

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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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More kiosk lunches on the way

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Additional lunches will be delivered to the five kiosk locations by approximately 2 p.m. today. The kiosks will remain open until 3:30 p.m.

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Troop ice information

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

The continued high temperatures and humidity have made ice a “hot” commodity here at jamboree. To ensure everyone gets ice, here are tips, locations, and contacts for those who have keys to obtain ice.

Posted in Food, Health and Safety, Supplies

Where to find ice

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Here is a list of ice locations, along with the names and phone numbers of those who have keys to those locations. Stay cool, but don’t hoard the ice. Continue reading →

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Where do I get my Monday lunch?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

UPDATE: Additional lunches will be delivered to the five kiosk locations by approximately 2 p.m. today. Click here for more information. If you are subcamp staff member: Pick up your Monday lunch at your subcamp. Please do not go to … Continue reading →

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Spoiled food is unhealthy

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Don’t save food from one meal to another. The temptation is to hoard food from breakfast and dinner, as well as the kiosk lunches. With the mix of heat and limited refrigeration, unpackaged or repackaged food can quickly spoil. Continue reading →

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Ticks, insects, berries, oh my!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

To help ensure a safe, fun-filled jamboree, the Army has sprayed insecticide throughout the wooded areas at Fort A.P. Hill. This action will minimize the occurrence of ticks and other noxious insects. Stay away from the woods and do not eat any wild berries or other wild vegetation. Continue reading →

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A Scout is Trustworthy

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Kiosk lunches are provided for your convenience in your work area. Please be thrifty. You may pick up lunches for other people, but please do not take more than one lunch per person on your team. Continue reading →

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Be prepared. Be safe. Hydrate!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Dehydration is deadly! On Black Flag days you should be drinking a quart of water per hour. Be prepared. Watch the flags, drink water, and be sure to eat your meals. Continue reading →

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Jambo staff appreciation dinner Friday

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

It’s time to celebrate the start of the greatest jamboree ever! The National Scout Jamboree will offer a staff appreciation dinner on Friday. Serving times will be assigned at either 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 7:30 p.m. You must use your ticket at the assigned time and location designated on the ticket. Staff will receive tickets on Friday morning through your subcamp or jamboree leadership. More details will be available through your jamboree group. Continue reading →

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