National Jamboree 2013
Get
ready! The 2013 National
Scout Jamboree is coming and plans to be a totally different jamboree. We’re talking serious high adventure! Whitewater rafting, ziplining,
rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. This will be an incredible experience with over 50,000 Scout
at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.
The Jamboree – July 15 – July 24, 2013
Registration will begin late Spring 2011
Scout Participant Qualifications:
· Must have
a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team.
· Must be
at least First Class Scouts.
· Must be
at least 12 years of age by the first day of the jamboree or an 11 year old
that has graduated the 6th grade, but has not reached their 18th
birthday by the last day of the jamboree.
· Be
approved by the unit leader and local council.
· Participate
in a pre-jamboree training experience.
· Have
filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council jamboree
committee before the pre-jamboree training.
· Submit
all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Scoutmaster Qualifications:
All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First,
Second, and Third Assistant Scoutmasters must meet the following
requirements.
· Must have
a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team.
· Scoutmasters
must be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
· For Third
Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the
Jamboree but not yet 21 years of age by the last day of the Jamboree.
· Be
currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Coach.
· For
Second and Third Assistant Scoutmasters, be currently serving in any adult
troop or team leadership position.
· Completed
Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach leader specific training.
· Completed
Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the Jamboree.
· Be able
to serve as a role model of physical fitness. Have participated in the pre-jamboree training experience.
· Have
filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council jamboree
committee before the pre-jamboree training.
· Be
approved by the local council.
· Submit
all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
All Scouts and Scoutmasters must first be approved by the council before
they are part of the Tuscarora Council 2013 Jamboree contingent. Cost for the Tuscarora Council
2013 National Jamboree contingent has not yet been determined. There will be a set fee payment
schedule leading up to the Jamboree. All fees must be paid prior to leaving for the
Jamboree. The council
contingent will have pre-Jamboree meetings and trainings which will be required
for all contingent leaders and scouts.