New Structures in the Adventure Areas

In early May we began construction on some new structures to help participants, and staff, in each of our Adventure Areas here at The Summit. Each Adventure Area now has a brand spanking new pavilion! I had a chance to speak with Joe

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The Summit is where stories are made

The 2013 Jamboree Story Map

The Summit is a big place. No doubt about it. And the adventure, well, it has a way of bringing out the best in Scouts and Venturers, of taking them to the next level. To capture the scale of the

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Bring home the magic of jamboree with a photo album you can customize

Customize Your Own Jamboree Souvenir Photo Book

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree was pretty amazing. Judging from some of the pics, people had a hard time saying goodbye. Well, cheer up, because we’ve put together a souvenir book from the first-ever jamboree at the Summit. The best

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Scouts cross the Consol Energy Bridge at the Summit

Jamboree 2013: Done But Not Over

Wow. Is it really possible to pack this many awesome activities into 10 days? Well, I guess it is. We all just spent it doing those activities. The recap of events? ATV, BMX, canopy tours, climbing, the Cloud, day of

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Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs focuses on the skills gap in our country

Dirt Patrol Is In Effect And You’re Invited

You may have seen Mike Rowe, from the TV show “Dirty Jobs,” speaking at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. If so, you know that he’s all about working hard and smart, rolling up his shirtsleeves, and getting dirty to get

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Closing show at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit

Jamboree Closing Show Highlights

On Saturday, 40,000 Scouts, Venturers, volunteers, and staff from across the United States and the world gathered for the closing show of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit. Best-selling rock band 3 Doors Down, “Dirty Jobs” host Mike

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Food is important to keep a Scout's energy up during jamboree

Chow Time: Food At The 2013 Jamboree [Gallery]

Food is key to any active lifestyle. With all the high adventure and walking at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, getting enough to eat was critical to having fun. Here’s a glimpse into how Scouts and Venturers managed to stay

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Airborne soldiers are trained to be dropped anywhere

Airborne Day At The Jamboree

Friday was Airborne Day at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The airborne group of the armed forces is an elite assembly of warriors who are trained in advanced techniques of parachuting. These soldiers can be dropped anywhere, including behind enemy

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