Check Out the Updated Troop Rosters
View the revised Troop identifier page here to see which troops will be in Subcamp 3, where they will be located, and who your subcamp Commissioner will be.
View the new Troop Subcamp duties page here to see which troops you will be working with (and when) to keep the Subcamp ship-shape!
To explain the various heat indicies and flag system, and to review other daily safety expectations of your troop, Commissioner Darlene Sprague has released the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Essential Troop Safety Guide
Please review, and make sure that your troop is aware of the information by downloading the guide here.
You Can Lead a Horse...
At the last jamboree a database was used to track the reasons for all the visits to the medical tent. Without a doubt the major problem of the first day was dehydration.
On the first day of the jamboree the temperature was 94 degrees. There were 104 visits to the medical tent that day for heat exhaustion. Several people were sent to the army hospital for intravenous fluid replacement. We feel that many scouts are dehydrated before they get off the bus. They probably had dinner and then didn't drink very much over night and on the bus. Therefore, we can estimate that they were about one liter of fluid behind. The work required to set up the camp is significant and much more water is lost from sweat. No matter how much the scout drinks it is difficult to catch up.
The medical staff strongly recommends that all scouts and leaders drink one liter of water while on the bus. We do not recommend any drink with caffeine in it as it is likely to make you urinate excessively and thus result in less gain of water. Gatorade type drinks are fine but not necessary.
Safety First!!
It won't be the last time you hear that this will be the Safest Jamboree Ever!
Troops are reminded that gateways cannot be over 10 feet tall; If they exceed this height, they will be asked to take them down or modify them to meet the height regulation.
The height regulation is in force for everything in the troop campsites: tents, flagpoles, and tarps. Nothing may be over ten feet high and no tent can be set up within 10 feet of any power line.
Important Troop Arrival Procedures
The arrival procedure for troops is more detailed than previous years, and will be strictly enforced. It is important that troops understand and follow the procedure to insure an arrival free of headaches. Review the procedure here.
Jamboree Daily Schedule Updated
The 2010 National Scout Jamboree daily schedule has been updated. Review the latest schedule here.
A jamboree is hot, humid, and provides challenges to leaders of all ages. Read how this Scoutmaster learned a special, valuable leadership lesson from his scouts.
Patrol flag contest info and judging criteria
The 2010 National Scout Jamboree program will feature the Boys’ Life Patrol Flag Contest. All jamboree patrols may enter. Each winning patrol flag (for each subcamp and region) will be presented with a ribbon, and each winning patrol member will receive a special patch. Learn more about the contest and review the judging criteria.
Program area activities and 5K run
The subcamp program staff are preparing some great games and other activities while you're in camp. See what sports equipment they'll have available for you and start preparing for the 5K Run!
Contact Us: jamboree [at] area3ner [dot] org
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