Geospatial tech is a great way to keep track of what's going on at the Summit

More On GIS At The Summit

GIS: A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends. We posted earlier about the 2013 jamboree story map, a project that combines the best of GIS with some

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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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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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Stadium shows at the jamboree are nothing short of amazing

How To See The Big Stadium Show

You’re going to like this. It’s super simple. There are two ways to see the big show at the AT&T Summit Stadium. 1. Go to the Summit. Anyone can go. Seriously. Learn more about how you can visit the Summit

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Social channels are a great way to keep up with the jamboree

Following The Jamboree On Social

There are tons of ways to keep up with all the action on various social media channels. From images to articles to video, it’s almost as awesome as being there. Almost. Without further adieu, here they are: Official BSA Twitter

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Playing in the water is always an adventure

Adventure And Riches At The Jamboree

As I drove to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree on Sunday, I went from the mountains of New York to the farmland of Pennsylvania before I came upon something special: the hills of West Virginia. There are hills all around

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Boulder Cove - The Summit - 2013 Jamboree

Patrol Z: Jamboree In Pictures II

From the opening flag ceremony to climbing to zip lines, there’s so much to see at the Summit this jamboree. Patrol Z is on the ground, immersed in the full-on jamboree experience and documenting it all through the lens. Look for

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Venturing tips for packing for jamboree

Packing For Jamboree, Venturing Style

Hey fellow Scouts! With Jamboree just around the corner, I am sure you all are getting anxious to start packing. I know I am! We covered packing when the jamboree duffel was unveiled, but it’s always good to refresh. To

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A clean Scout is a healthy Scout

A Scout Is Clean: Jambo Hygiene

Hygiene at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is serious stuff. Meaning, no one would appreciate it if you skipped the showers. Keep in mind some basics about hygiene when putting together your gear for the jamboree and remember: a scout

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