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WoJam 3 Now Available
WoJam 3 Now Available Yep, we're excited too. The third edition of our US Contingent Newsletter, WoJam Unlocked, is now available. It is hard to believe, but the Jamboree is now less than a year away which means it's time to start getting ready to "Be Prepared" as...
One Year to Go!
One Year to Go! The opening ceremony of 24th World Scout Jamboree will take place in 370 days from today. That’s only (roughly) 8,880 hours left until the Jamboree begins! It’s going to be a busy year of Jamboree preparation. To kick it off, we’ve created an outline...
What I am Thankful for this Father’s Day
What I Am Thankful for this Father's Day A daughter's reflection on Scouting, going to the WSJ, and her DadShannon Mulligan has, like many of us, had a lot of scouting adventures. Again, like many scouts, she's had the chance to share those adventures with her family....
Walking Around the Jamboree – A Program Outline
Walking Around the Jamboree - A Program Outline This article was originally published in the June 2018 edition of WoJam Unlocked. Read the whole newsletter here. Where does one begin to explain the massive program at the next World Scout Jamboree? If a circus...
Young Women at the World Scout Jamboree
Young Women at the World Scout Jamboree Hannah Wheaton, US Contingent Promotions Coördinator, has plenty of experience Scouting as a girl. Today she shares with us some of her thoughts on girls in Scouting and at the World Jamboree. So, what does it mean to you when...
Budget Now for the World Jamboree
Budget Now for the World Jamboree The ninth point of the Scout Law? A Scout is Thrifty! The World Jamboree can be a significant expense but that shouldn't stop anyone from attending. Here are some awesome ways to raise funds and make the Jamboree more affordable. I've...
Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent: 10 Reasons You Should Send Your Teen to the World Jamboree As a parent, the decision to send your teen to World Scout Jamboree may require careful consideration. Practical issues, such as finances, can make you rethink whether World Scout...
Longer Table
Longer Table The World Scout Jamboree is huge. 50,000 scouts, 5 camps, and 160+ countries huge. Yet the magic of the Jamboree isn't just in its grandeur. It's also in its small, unexpected, human moments. Mark Beese, Scoutmaster of Troop 70302 at the 23rd World Scout...
A “Community of Scouts”
A "Community of Scouts" Peanut butter and jelly, snow and snowmen, World Jamboree and friendships; some things are made for each other. As we looked at in our last post, the World Jamboree, like the Olympics, brings people together. As such, there is no place like the...
So, What Happens Next?
So, What Happens Next? Congratulations! You've applied to the 2019 World Jamboree - USA Contingent as a participant or IST. Here is what to expect next. What's Happening Now? Your initial application has been sent to your local Council office. Your council Scout...
Application Information
Application Information Are you ready to “Unlock a New World? The USA Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019 is accepting applications for participants, adult volunteers, and International Service Team (IST). We hope that you can join us for an adventure...
Important Abbreviations Explained
Important Abbreviations Explained BSA, SPL, QM, SM, EDGE, NYLT, IWGBTP… It doesn’t take long to learn that Scouting is full of abbreviations. For those who love them, they make communication (and life) a little easier; for those who can’t remember them, they can make...