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2023 National Scout Jamboree

Female and Male, Scouts BSA and Venturers Wanted!

When the first National Scout Jamboree was held in Washington, DC in 1937, Dan Beard lit the opening campfire using flint and steel. Scouts from all 48 states brought the wood that was used in the campfire. Since that time, an additional 18 National Jamborees have been held and you have an opportunity to join the 19th National Scout Jamboree at the Boy Scouts of America’s world-class facility, the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 19 through 28, 2023.

National Scout Jamborees are one of Scouting’s pinnacle events. Jamborees are an opportunity for more than 15,000 Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters, to come together for fellowship, high adventure, and an exciting once-in-a-lifetime program!. Hawk Mountain Council is planning to host two Troops totaling 72 youth and 8 adults, this includes both female and male participants and adult leaders. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!   The Council will continue to add additional troops and/or patrols based on demand.

Activities Include:

  • World-class zip lines
  • The third-largest shooting sports venue in the world
  • Large arena shows
  • 2nd largest skate park in the US
  • Kayaking & whitewater rafting
  • Rock climbing and rappelling
  • Mountain bikes, BMX, & ATVs

Scout Participant Qualifications:

  • MUST have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop at the time of Jamboree
  • MUST be at least a First Class Scout by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2023)
  • MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2023) and has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 28, 2023)
  • Be approved by their unit leader and local council
  • Available to participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences with council contingent
  • Complete a BSA Health & Medical record
  • Participants are responsible for their uniforms (two complete field/class A uniforms), personal gear (e.g., mess kit and sleeping bag), and spending money
  • All Troop gear such as cots, tents, stoves, troop pots/pans, tables, etc. will be provided by the Hawk Mountain Council or the Summit

Contingent Fee: $1,850

Contingent Package Includes:

  • Jamboree training, team building weekend, and shakedown weekend events (includes meals and program supplies)
  • National Jamboree fee (all meals included)
  • Bus transportation to and from Reading, PA, and Summit Bechtel Reserve, WV (Jamboree location)
  • Hawk Mountain Council Jamboree Swag Bag (T-shirts, water bottle, backpack, Jamboree unit number patches, Jamboree patch sets, Jamboree hat)

Payment Schedule:

Non-refundable deposit $250 Due upon registration
2nd payment $500 June 1, 2022
3rd payment $500 October 31, 2022
Final payment $600 February 1, 2023

Monthly payment plans can be arranged upon request.

Adult participation:

The council has already selected the adults needed to support the Jamboree Contingent. If you have questions regarding adult leaders, please contact Jim Milham at the Scout office by calling 610-926-3406

For more information about the National Jamboree Staff, visit https://jamboree.scouting.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Venturing

What is Venturing

You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you. Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast: leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility – the list goes on!

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Venture Crews are located in neighborhoods across the two county area.

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You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you. Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast: leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility — the list goes on!

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the premier youth leadership program offered by Hawk Mountain Council. NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and crews, and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Become a Merit Badge Counselor

Become a Merit Badge Counselor What expertise do you have to share with Scouts? Check out the list of merit badges and their requirements. To become a merit badge counselor or to change your list of badges offered, complete the Merit Badge Counselor application and a new adult application (using position code 42), and take the Merit Badge […]

HMC Summer Camp Photo Contest

Click & Shoot! Here's your chance to win a Cabela's gift card and see your photographs appear on the Hawk Mountain Council website and other … [Read More...]

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Places to go with your Scouts

Have you and your committee been stuck trying to pick out somewhere to take your pack or your den? Is that Patrol Leader's Council stumped for … [Read More...]

Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family.  In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future … [Read More...]

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