Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Jamboree Experience
Our Olympic Village Today marks the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. As our Team USA athletes are getting settled into their new home-away-from-home in the Olympic Village, let’s take a look at what our own Olympic Village will look...
Feb 5, 2018 | Blog, Jamboree Experience
Kelsey McLeland’s 5 Reasons to Attend the WSJ Kelsey McLeland, Contingent Events Young Adult, is excited to see you next weekend at the BSA Winterfest in Gatlinburg, TN to share everything she knows about the upcoming World Jamboree. In fact, she is so excited...
Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Jamboree Experience
A Primer on International Patch Trading Scouts and Scouters are united across borders by shared values, shared symbols, and, of course, a shared love of Scouting Swag! This passion is in full force at World Scout Jamborees. Contingent Young Adult Swag Coordinator...
Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Jamboree Experience, Jamboree Logistics
Calling All Venturers National Venturing President Michelle Merritt wrote to the Venturers of the BSA to talk about the World Jamboree. In case you missed it, we’ve reprinted Michelle’s letter here. You can also download it to share with others on our...
Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, For Parents, Jamboree Logistics
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....
Jan 1, 2018 | Blog, Jamboree Experience
Happy New Year! Happy New Year! We are very excited about what 2018 will bring for International Scouting in the United States, and how you can get involved. The US Contingent Management Team is working hard to recruit and plan for the largest US delegation to a...