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The deadline to preorder, and pay for, Jamboree patches has been extended through April 30, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.
Please use the order forms provided and submit your orders to the Council Service Center, 1410 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28207, by this deadline.
If you need your troop-specific order form, please contact your Jamboree Scoutmaster. See below for more details. |
Who: Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Contingent troops are among the special guests who will participate and set up displays and Jamboree campsite gateways. |
When: Fri. Apr. 9 to Sun. Apr. 11, 2010. |
Where: Carowinds Theme Park |
What: Adventure Base 100 will run from 10 AM - 6 PM each day. The Expo, on Saturday, will feature many traditional unit displays as well as various outdoor vendors and hands on activities. |
Who: All Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Contingent participants, Scouts and adult leaders, plus Jamboree Committee members who serve as staff support. |
When: Fri., June 11, mid-afternoon, to Sun., June 13, mid-afternoon. |
Where: Belk Scout Camp |
What: This is the required pre-Jamboree training experience that is one of the attendance qualifications. It is a critically important event. Details will be provided by the leadership of each Jamboree troop. |
TRADER JSP Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Shoulder Patch with the black border is for trading. It may be worn by Scouts and Scouters who attend the Jamboree as official visitors. These patches are available for preorder purchase to all, without regard to Jamboree participation. Click here for the Trader JSP Order Form to turn in before April 30. |
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FUND RAISER JSP Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Shoulder Patch with the gold metallic border is a fund raising patch. These patches are available for preorder purchase to all, without regard to Jamboree participation. Click here for the Fundraiser JSP Order Form to turn in before April 30. |
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PARTICIPANT JSP Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Shoulder Patch for participants, with different color borders for each of the five contingent troops, are restricted for wear to the Scouts and Leaders attending the Jamboree as members of these Troops. Troop members will be issued 3 JSPs each, and extras will be available for purchase only by these participants. See your Jamboree Scoutmaster for a preorder form to turn in before April 30. | |||||||||||||||
STAFF JSP Mecklenburg County Council Jamboree Shoulder Patch with the silver border is restricted for preorder purchase and wear by the Scouts and Scouters attending the Jamboree as members of the Jamboree Staff. See the representative of the Council Jamboree Committee for a preorder form to turn in before April 30. |
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OA LODGE FLAP Catawba Lodge 459 Jamboree Flap Patch is for Scouts and Scouters who are members of Catawba Lodge. It may be worn by those who attend the Jamboree as a participant, staff, or visitor. These patches are available for preorder purchase to all Lodge members without regard to Jamboree participation. See your Jamboree Scoutmaster or the representative of the Council Jamboree Committee for a preorder form to turn in before April 30. |
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TROOP NUMBERS Special Troop Number patches have been created for each of the five Council Contingent Troops. They are restricted for wear to the Scouts and Leaders attending the Jamboree as members of these Troops. Troop members will be issued 3 troop number patches each, and extras are available for preorder purchase only by these participants. Extras are good for use on patch jackets, duffel bags, day packs, trading, and as collectibles. See your Jamboree Scoutmaster for a preorder form to turn in before April 30. |
Jamboree Promotional Flyer |
Year | Location | Attendance |
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1937 | Washington, D.C. | 27,238 |
1950 | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania | 47,163 |
1953 | Irvine Ranch, California | 45,401 |
1957 | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania | 52,580 |
1960 | Colorado Springs, Colorado (golden jubilee) | 56,377 |
1964 | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania | 50,960 |
1969 | Farragut State Park, Idaho | 34,251 |
*1973 | Farragut State Park, Idaho, and Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania | 73,610 |
1977 | Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania | 28,601 |
1981 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 29,765 |
1985 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia (diamond jubilee) | 32,625 |
1989 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 32,717 |
1993 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 34,449 |
1997 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 36,015 |
2001 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 42,002 |
2005 | Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia | 43,000 |
TOTAL | 666,754 |
* 1973 was the only year that two jamborees were held in the east and west.
TopParticipant Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct (National BSA form) |
What goes on at a National Scout Jamboree |
Jamboree Site Reference Map (best for printing) |
Jamboree Site Reference Map (larger version) | GIF |
Jamboree Locator Map |
Jamboree Daily Program Schedule |
2001 National Jamboree Facts and Figures |
This Web site is sponsored by the Mecklenburg County Council High Adventure Committee. It is maintained by volunteer Scouters for use by High Adventure Council Contingent participants and their families and to provide related reference information for BSA High Adventure Bases and activities. This site is not officially associated with the Mecklenburg County Council or BSA. Questions about this site should be directed to the Webmaster, webmaster@mcchighadventure.org |