THE WAVE HAS STARTED

The wave has started within the Baltimore Area Council to be a part of the greatest experience that Scouting can offer and that is the National Jamboree 2010. Our council is going to be sending nine or more Troops: or 360 boys and 40 leaders and those spots are going to be filling up fast. Here are some interesting facts and requirements that you should now:

LOCATION AND SITE

Fort A. P. Hill, located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredericksburg 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 Scout Jamboree since 1981. The Boy Scouts of America uses approximately 3,000 acres of land to support a city of more than 40,000 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, bikeathon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run, and raft encounters. Regional action centers with rappelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an American Indian village, and the opening and closing arena shows, not to mention daily stage shows and many other activities. It's Scouting and American history at their very best!

JAMBOREE CITY

The 2010 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 26, 2010! Imagine 17,000 tents and 3,500 patrol kitchens popping up in a matter of hours. Amid the thousands of colorful tents that will house participants and provide program and support services, there is an infrastructure that provides a safe and secure environment at Fort A. P. Hill. Everything from bus and telephone systems

to a hospital and first-aid stations, police 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 4, 2010. All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must participate in a prejamboree training experience; file a complete Personal Health and Medical Record prior to the prejamboree training; have been active in a Troop or Team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010; and be approved by the unit leader and local council.

To get more information, please contact Glenn Sellers at 410-668-3443, James Barton at 443-573-2536 or go to any district roundtable.

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2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE

Scouts and Scouters,

If you would like to be a part of this great experience please fill out the form below and send it to the Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council, Jamboree 2010 Committee.

Name: ______________________________________________

Scout or Scouter (circle one)

Address: ____________________________________________

Telephone Number: ____________________________________

Day, Evening or Cell (circle one)

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Mail to:

Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council

Attn: Jamboree 2010 Committee

701 Wyman Park Drive

Baltimore, MD. 21211