2001 National Boy Scout Jamboree
Fort A.P. Hill Virginia
July 23 - August 1, 2001
GWRC National Jamboree Troop Information
GWRC National Jamboree Troop Information
UPDATED 6/9/01 - LAST MINUTE INFORMATION FOR JAMBOREE SCOUTS FROM KENT MARKS
UPDATED 4/28/01 - Check here for the latest information National Jamboree Troop 1318 available now!
UPDATED 2/14/01 - National Jamboree Troop 1319 will hold thier next Troop meeting on Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 3 PM in the Dining Hall at Camp Chickagami. The purpose of the meeting is to start forming patrols, selecting leadership positions and reviewing the entire Jamboree program.
Check here for the latest information National Jamboree Troop 1319 available now!
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The first meeting of the Greater Western Reserve Council 2001 National Jamboree troops took place on a snowy Saturday afternoon at Camp Chickagami. The first meeting was designed to introduce the Scouts and leader to each other and review the information that they all need to plan one of the greatest experiences of a young Scout's life - A National Jamboree! National Jamboree Committee Chairman, Jim Hickey, welcomed all of the boys and their parents to the meeting and introduced the Leaders from Troop 1318 and 1319 as well as the other members of the committee who were present. |
| The leaders reviewed with everyone a great deal of important information including: Code of Conduct, Payment Schedule, Troop Meeting schedule, Equipment and Uniform requirements, medical forms and exams, travel plans, and information for visitors to the Jamboree. A question and answer session closed out the afternoon. |  |
National Jamboree Equipment List from the November Troop Meeting
The Greater Western Reserve Council National Jamboree contingent of two troops are full. We are taking applications now for a waiting list to used to fill any opening that may become available before the Jamboree in 2001. If you are interested in going to the 2001 National Jamboree, please fill out an application and send it to the Council Service Center NOW! Any openings that become available will be filled in the order the applications are received.
If you have submitted an application and been accepted you should check the GWRC National Jamboree Web Page regularly to keep up on the latest information on Troop Meetings and news.
The Greater Western Reserve Council National Jamboree Committee is pleased to announce the selection of the adult leaders for the 2001 National Jamboree. Many highly qualified and talented Adults have submitted applications and been interviewed for these positions. The committee would like to thank all of the applicants for their interest in the National Jamboree.
These leaders will train two troops with 36 boys and participate in the challenging and exciting program offered by the National Jamboree. The leaders selected are:
2001 National Jamboree Leaders | ||
| Position | Troop 1318 | Troop 1319 |
| Scoutmaster | Kent Marks | Rob LaMoreaux |
| First Assistant | Bonnie Davis | Mike Minamyer |
| Second Assistant | Kim Gardner | Chuck Overberger |
| Third Assistant | Justin Thomas | Paul Gardner |
Leaders, front row L-R, Mike Minamyer, Rob LaMoreaux, Kim Gardner, Kent Marks,
back row L-R, Chuck Overberger, Paul Gardner, Bonnie Davis, Not Pictured, Justin Thomas
The Jamboree will be held July 23 to August 1, 2001 at Fort A. P. Hill near Fredricksburg, Virginia. This event occurs every four years and attracts nearly 40,000 Scouts, Leaders, Staff and many family and friends of Scouting. The committee is still accepting applications for the 72 youth positions but the spaces are filling up. Check out the GWRC National Jamboree Web Page for more information.
Both of the GWRC Council contingent troops are now full. We will continue taking applications for those boys interested and use them to fill any openings which may become available. Openings will be filled with applications in the order they are received. Forward your application to the Council Service Center as soon as possible.
Applications are available for National Jamboree Scholarships for those scouts who may need some financial help. If you are interested in applying for assistance, please contact Troy Johnson, Jamboree Committee Staff Advisor for additional information. Limited funds are available and applications will need to be completed soon.
Anyone interested in submitting a design for the GWRC National Jamboree Council Strip may do so by mailing your design to the Council Service Center (Attn: Troy Johnson). The design should represent our area and present a positive image of our Council. The theme for the 2001 National Jamboree is "Strong Values, Strong Leaders".
Keep an eye open at Camp Stigwandish this summer. We are planning on assigning the members of our two Council contingent troops to their troops and posting the assignments during summer camp. This will be a great way to see who you will be sharing your Jamboree experiences with and getting to know some new names and faces.
The Jamboree Committee has made plans for the troops to stay at Ft. McNair while visiting in Washington DC. This means that the troops will have more time for visiting our nation's Capitol and sharing our heritage. It also means we will not have to set up our tents until we get to the Jamboree. All of the troop members should be thinking about what they would like to see and do while they are in Washington. We will be looking for your ideas at the first troop meeting in November.
The GWRC National Jamboree Committee has announced the following schedule for the two Council Contingent Troops.
Parents and Troop Meeting Our first Troop meeting for both parents and boys will be held November 18, 2000 at Camp Chickagami. This will be an important opportunity for the leaders and youth to get together and get to know each other. We will have time to review the Jamboree with the parents and answer questions about our troop. The meeting location is not yet determined but will be announced soon.
March Troop Meeting Our second Troop meeting will be held March 10, 2001 at the Avalon Inn and when we will be forming the patrols and electing the Junior Leaders for the two troops. It is our plan to also hold our swim tests at this meeting. We will have more details when they are available.
Pre-Jamboree Training The major event for training will be our Pre-Jamboree Training Weekend on May 4-6, 2001 at Camp Chickagami. This weekend the two troops will operate under conditions similar to the actual Jamboree and will practice cooking, skill games and setting up the Jamboree Campsite.
These dates are very important for all participants to attend. Our purpose is to get these dates out now so that you can get them on your calendars. Please check back here for the latest information or contact Baden@bsa-gwrc.org if you have any questions.
National Jamboree Staff Positions Available!
While many jamboree groups and services have nearly completed their staff recruiting, there are several opportunities available for youth staff, action centers, dining room stewards and trading post sales clerks. New applicants should include these positions on the Jamboree Staff Application due to the fact that many of the smaller staffs have filled at this point.
Positions are open to adult men and women who meet required qualifications. Adults must have been born before July 23, 1980. Youth staff members must have been born between Aug. 1, 1980 and July 23, 1985, and be registered BSA members. Applicants must submit certification of physical fitness and must meet immunization requirements based on U. S. Public Health Service requirements. All jamboree staff members must attend the current 60-minute Youth Protection training seminar.
The fee for adult jamboree staff is $495; the youth staff fee is $245.
To apply, contact Troy Johnson, Jamboree Staff Advisor, at the Council Service Center and request a National Jamboree Staff Application.
HISTORY
Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, created the idea of holding a large encampment of Scouts and leaders to celebrate Scouting in England. He called it a jamboree.
Since 1937, the Boy Scouts of America has held a National Scout Jamboree for Scouts and leaders of Boy Scout councils throughout the United States. Nearly 600,000 Scouts and leaders have hiked the trails, paths, and roadways since the first jamboree was held at the base of the Washington Monument on the Mall in our nation's capital.
Since that time, 14 National Scout Jamborees have been held, three in the western United States at Irvine Ranch in California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Farragut State Park in Idaho. Five have been held in Pennsylvania at Valley Forge and Moraine State Park. Beginning in 1981, Virginia and Fort A. P. Hill have been the permanent site.
Come and join the fun at the first jamboree to be held in the 21st century. It will truly be a Scout's odyssey because the adventure, excitement of meeting new friends, and just plain fun are waiting for you.
Location and Site
Fort A. P. Hill, located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredricksburg and Bowling Green is an ideal facility to hold this major National Scout Jamboree.
Near many historical Civil War battlefields, the installation was named in honor of Lt. General Ambrose Powell Hill, a Virginia native who distinguished himself as a confederate commander.
This 76,000 acre U.S. Army facility has served as the permanent site for the National Jamboree since 1981. The Boy Scouts of America uses approximately 12,000 acres of land to support a city of nearly 38,000 Scouts and leaders.
Jamboree Program
Program features reflect the skills of Scouting, our national heritage, physical fitness, environmental conservation, and the true spirit of Scouting.
Daily activities include archery, bikathon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run, and raft encounters.
Regional action centers with rapelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an American Indian village, and the opening and closing shows, not to mention daily stage shows and many other activities. It's Scouting and American history at their very best!
Jamboree City
The 2001 National Scout Jamboree will attract thousands of Scouts and leaders, and while it won't be the biggest city in Virginia, it will be the fastest growing on your day of arrival- July 23, 2001! Imagine 17,000 tents and 3000 patrol kitchens popping up in a matter of hours.
Amid the thousands of colorful tents that will house particpants and provide program and support services, there is an infrastructure that provides a safe environment at Fort A.P. Hill. Everything from bus and telephone systems to a hospital and first-aid stations, poilice and fire departments, post offices, food warehouses, a daily newspaper. and retail stores (trading posts) provide all the support and program services needed for an outstanding event.
Scout Attendance Qualifications
Scouts who participate in the 2001 National Scout Jamboree are selected by the more than 300 councils in the United States and must first be approved by their Scoutmaster or Vasity Scout Coach, and then by the local council jamboree committee. Each Scout must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age and a First Class Scout by July 1, 2001. His 18th birthday must not take place before September 1, 2001.
Participation in the jamboree requires a pre-jamboree training experience, and each Scout must file a personal health and medical form before the training event. In addition, he must be active in his troop for at least six months prior to July 1, 2001. For additional information, please contact your local council service center.
Cost and Payment Schedule
Participation cost depends on the local counmcil tour, which is developed by each council jamboree committee prior to the jamboree. The cost includes jamboree fee, travel and tour costs, meals, lodging, unit ans patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, and the cost of pre-jamboree training. Contact your local council service center for the specifics of the 2001 National Scout Jamboree.
LOCAL INFORMATION SHEET NOW AVAILABLE! The Greater Western Reserve Council 2001 National Jamboree information sheet is now available. This information details our council's specific plans for our particiption in the National Jamboree and our cost estimates. The information sheet can be read online, or downloaded in .pdf format
How Do You Sign Up?
The GWRC 2001 National Jamboree Committee has begun making plans for the upcoming Jamboree. We are taking applications to interested Scouts now. The plans are still being developed and will be announced as soon as possible. Check back here for the latest news. Contact the Greater Western Reserve Council Service Center at 800/234-7268 for more information or e-mail Baden@bsa-gwrc.org.
Neither the Greater Western Reserve Council or the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America endorses any external site. These links are provided for your use at you own discretion.
National Jamboree Web Page
Bowline's Jamboree 2001 Web Page
Great Trails Council Jamboree Page