Jamboree in the News!

This article appeared in the most recent issue of the Morton Courier, and will likely also appear in the Courier newspapers in Washington and Eureka (Woodford County). Check it out! Now everybody here at home knows about the Day of Service and the great times at Jamboree!

http://www.courierpapers.com/morton_courier/article_eb9e0be8-fed5-11e2-ac82-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=story

Arrival times

Just finished dinner in Indy and we're on the road.

We'll be in Normal at the Schnucks between 10:45-11:00pm.

We'll be in Peoria at the Kmart on Lake between 11:45pm-12:00am.

See you soon!  Just a warning...we might be stinky!

The Final Moments

This is the result of a long glorious week full of new friends, amazing activities and tons and tons of mud.

Leap of Faith

We all took a leap off the 35 foot tower at The Rocks! Great way to spend a morning!

Science

Tickling is not allowed in physics!!!!!!

Service day

After our service day, we played a little baseball

Cake

Birthday cake face

Rule of the day

DONT mix cat food and pineapple

Rain games

Jenga in the rain with miles and amie

Rain rain go away

It starts raining or there is a lightning and then everything gets shut down. The amount of water that has accumulated over the past couple of days is crazy. There is mud everywhere. A person can't get from there tent to the restroom without getting mud on themselves, no matter how hard they try.

Rainy Weather!

Had our first teal big storm! Hiding from the weather and we almost floated away! Spent some time talking with some Norwegian scouts while hiding from the torrent! Thankful that it's cooled off!

The Ladies!

Hanging out at The Ropes today. Mary and Katelyn representing the ladies of Crew F404!  Way to go Derik on the belay!

Do you think we're at Scout camp? 

A Day of Curriculum

Started the morning at 5:15 with French toast and bacon and then it was out of camp by 6:15 to head to our activities. We're rock climbing, archery at The Bows, playing in trees at The Canopy Tour and shooting at The Barrels! Should be a great morning!!

Subcamp Foxtrot

Night life and all day long you see thousands and thousands of patches changing hands! Everything from Dr. Who, to Marvel characters, to WWII heroes and international patches from Ethiopia to Sweden.

Catching our first really great sunset! We're sure they'll be plenty more to come!

Opening Day

And they're off to enjoy their first day of Jamboree!

Playing Heads Up with Troop D419. Almost there - about an hour out!

Trip to Jambo

Everyone is very very tired. We hardly slept on the way due to freezing temperatures, uncomfortable chairs, and noisy boy scouts. Some of us even tried sleeping on the floor and all that we got out of that was a dirty shirt. We just stopped for breakfast at the Golden Coral. While we did eat breakfast food, we also gorged ourselves on cotton candy, ice cream, fudge brownies, peach cobbler, and my personal favorite carrot cake.

Our Crew

Right before we leave for jambo

Leaving for the best time of our lives

The bus

On the Road

Breakfast of champions! Thanks Golden Corral of Georgetown, KY for opening especially for us!

The Ladies

And the ladies of Crew F404D are ready for the Jamboree!

It's Time!!!

Today is the day! Come very tired to the bus so you can sleep until breakfast! See you in less than 10 hours!!!

Ready for Liftoff?! Here's When We Leave...

Buses will depart on July 14 from two locations:

·      10:30 p.m. — Kmart, Evergreen Square, 901 W. Lake Ave., Peoria  Map

·      12:00 a.m. (Midnight) — Schnuck’s, 1750 Bradford Lane, Normal  Map

Please arrive AT LEAST 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. 

DO NOT change locations without first informing your unit leaders. We will be looking for you at the location where you have told us you want to depart.

Oh my goodness...

...we're leaving in 1 day!  Ahhh.  So excited and have to finish packing.  So many things to do before tomorrow night!

Just Around the Corner

Kinda reminds me of the song, Just around the river bend, but much more exciting than Pocahontas.  The Jamboree will be here before we know it, 2 days to be exact.  See ya Sunday night!

Photo courtesy of the Summit Blog

Doesn't Seem Possible

It is almost unbelievable to think in 3 days we will be leaving from Peoria and Bloomington and gathering with tens of thousands of Scouts and Venturers for the National Scout Jamboree!  We've been preparing and planning for so long and now it's just 72 hours away!  Craziness!  If you can't believe it yourself, go ahead and pinch yourself.  It's for real, it's happening!  We're headed to the Jamboree!

And the countdown continues

Just 4 days folks!  We'll be boarding the buses for Jamboree before you know it!

Always in Touch

There are endless ways to stay in the loop with us while we're out and about at The Summit.  One way is through text messages.

Just a Week!

You have just one week, 7 whole days, until we load the buses in Peoria and Bloomington to head to the Jamboree! It's sure yo be a fantastic trip! Pack your bags and we'll see you there!

Get the Word on Water and Conservation at The Summit

The National Scout Jamboree has created three "entertaining" videos to tell you about why conservation and "green" practices are so important at the Jamboree. Take a look--they're fun AND informative!

Watersheds

Wetlands Not Wastelands

Conservation: Keep it Clean Keep it Green

Send a JAMBOX to Your Favorite Scout or Scouter!

For just $19.99, you can send a bright orange JAMBOX with treats like candy, cookies, trail mix and other treats, plus glow sticks, a bouncy ball, mini-first aid kit and more. Choose from three delivery days--July 17, 19 or 22. Time and quantities are short, so order today!

Here's the link:

http://orders.creativecms.com/v5fmsnet/OeCart/OEFrame.asp?Action=NEWORDER&cmenunodseq=&FromFav=&PmSess1=70&pos=BSAmer&v=3

Third of July fireworks with the gang

Girls are Headed to the Jamboree

Thanks to John Raby of the Associated Press for sharing with the world that female Venturers will be participating in this year's Jamboree!  Take a look at his article, Boy Scout Jamboree to Host Hundreds of Girls.  The ladies of Crew F404 are ready for the Jamboree!

How to Reach Us at Jamboree

We'd love to get mail while we're home away from home and if we're not too crazy we'll even try to send a postcard home.  Here's how to reach us!

      

First Name, Last Name

Jamboree Crew #F404

2013 National Jamboree

92 SBR 2

Mount Hope, WV 25888

Food, food, food!

Thank goodness for a new improved way to pick up our meals!  The boxes look easy to tote around and even include the The Summit Grace.

A Map View of the Jamboree

Check out this awesome map of the Jamboree.  The original can be found in your Boys' Life Magazine!

Special Edition Order of the Arrow Jamboree Patch Sets

Trader  patch set (blue border)  includes lodge flap
and pocket patch.

Wenasa Quenhotan #23 is offering a two special edition 2013 National Scout Jamboree Lodge Flap/Patch Sets for just $5.00 per set (includes flap and pocket patch). Both are pictured here. The set with the gold border is for participants who are OA members to wear on their class A uniform; the one with the blue border is a “trader” patch set.

The patches depict three rivers flowing into one, symbolizing the formation of WQ23 40 years ago from three different lodges, and the WWW of cheerful service and brotherhood. The three rivers flow into one, representing the excitement and adventure of the New River Gorge at The Summit in West Virginia. The river is spanned by the New River Gorge Bridge, and the silhouettes of Scouts in action represent just some of the activities at the National Jamboree.

Both patch sets are being ordered in limited quantities, so place your order now to receive your patches before Jamboree. Get some extras for trading with OA brothers from all over the country!

Trader  patch set (blue border)  includes lodge flap
and pocket patch.

To order: Email your name, home unit number, Jamboree unit number, phone number, email and quantity of each patch design to Dan Gray at rundanrun220@gmail.com.
Subject line: Order Jamboree Patches (Scout Name).

Mail checks payable to W.D. Boyce Council to Dan Gray, 1807 Gaylord Ave., Peoria, 61614. Orders MUST be received by July 8 and full payment made in order to be filled before departure on July 14.

Bargains to be had

With the Jamboree just 26 days away there is still time to receive free shipping on orders from the Jamboree Catalog.  Don't forget to pick up your duffle bag, day pack and any patch orders from the Peoria office!

128 Years Ago

In just 30 days we will be surrounded by thousands of flags.  Not just any old flag but Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, the American Flag.  What a sight it will be!  Today is the 128th year of observance for our nation's great flag.  Happy Flag Day!

Did you know?

In roughly 33 days we'll be waking up in brand new tents, making our way to a delightful breakfast and heading off to our first day's activities!  Just 33 DAYS!!

Cash at Jamboree

There is now an opportunity to purchase gift cards that can be used at the Jamboree instead of carrying cash!

May Jamboree Journal

All the latest news that you need to know is in the May issue of the Jamboree Journal. You should have received a copy by email, but if not you can download  on at http://www.wdboyce.org/2013-national-scout-jamboree/documents-links/48550

Lunch Upon Arrival

It does not seem possible but our first meal at The Summit is just around the corner!  When we arrive Monday afternoon we'll be given a sack lunch of tuna salad, crackers, berry-apple crisp bar, mixed fruit cup, sunflower kernels, Swiss cream cookie and the only plastic bottle of water you'll receive all week.  Hopefully
they'll give us a spoon for the fruit cup!

Get Your Gear!

Hey, your Jamboree gear, like day pack, duffle bag, patches, and nametag, will all be available on or before June 15. Contact your unit leader so we know whether you want to pick up your stuff in Peoria or Bloomington. Once you get your stuff you can start some serious planning, get those patches sewn on your uniform (thanks, Mom!), and take one big step closer to July 14, when we leave for The Summit.

Quickly Fleeting

The days to Jamboree are clipping by and before you know it, 54 days to be exact, we'll be in good ol' West Virginia with 40,000 Scouts and Venturers!

The Jamboree Store

There is free shipping when you order from the Jamboree catalog! Go now and buy to your heart's desire!

Only just the beginning

Patches are HUGE at the Jamboree!  We've ordered our CSP's, there are patches in the Jamboree catalog and now the final design for the Foxtrot patch has been released.  But the patches won't stop here.  There are going to be plenty of other opportunities for patches while we're at Jamboree too.

But the Foxtrot patch will only be available to order for $3.50 prior to arrival at Jamboree.  Make an order with Ashley by May 25 to ensure you receive the first of its kind...a Venturing-specific Jamboree patch!

Before you eat...

Just like the other three high adventure programs offered through the Boy Scouts of America The Summit has its own prayer.

For this time and this place

For your goodness and grace

For each friend we embrace

We thank Thee, O Lord. 

Amen 

There's a Sale

Check out the Council Scout Shop this evening from 6-8pm for some bargains and to get what you need for the Jamboree.  There will even be a live demo or two!  Come see how easy it is to pack you Jamboree duffle with everything you'll ever need!

Never hungry

Tortellini on the stoves and super's almost ready.