Jul 28, 2017 | Boy's Life
Avalanches are a serious concern for all travelers whose outings take them into snowy, mountainous regions. An avalanche occurs when snow breaks loose on a slope, or when a cornice of snow collapses and tumbles down. Large avalanches can carry away trees and tents,... 
Jul 27, 2017 | Bryan on Scouting
You might think little Chess merit badge would get lost amid action-packed Jamboree activities like mountain biking, shotgun shooting and zip lining. But then you climb the hill to the Chess merit badge tent and see the truth. The main tent — plus a second, larger... 
Jul 27, 2017 | Scouting Newsroom
STEM Quest Experience Weaves Science and Technology into the National Jamboree MOUNT HOPE, West Virginia (July 27, 2017)— The Boy Scouts of America is giving more than 40,000 Scouts, Venturers and Explorers a classroom encompassing 14,000 acres by offering unique STEM... 
Jul 27, 2017 | Scouting Newsroom
Polaris OHV Center for Excellence will welcome 40,000 Scouts, volunteers, and staff to learn how to ride ATVs the right way, the safe way, while respecting the environment Irving, Texas (July 27, 2017) – The Boy Scouts of America and Polaris Industries, the leading... 
Jul 26, 2017 | Bryan on Scouting
This is what you call mixing things up. At the 2017 National Jamboree, the Jamboree Food Team puts the power back in Scouts’ and Venturers’ hands, introducing a completely new approach to meal planning. Previous Jamborees used a fixed menu with preselected ingredients...