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3:15PM-5:15PM: Archaeology Merit Badge

Archaeology Merit Badge Booth

Presented by Council of Virginia Archaeologists and Heart of Virginia Council BSA. Experience how Archaeologists study our past and preserve it for future generations. Scouts will earn the merit badge by participating in a 2-hour activity session.

4:00PM-5:00PM: Theater Merit Badge

Legacy Village

Come explore the world of theater!  The theater merit badge is an exciting program, exploring all different aspects of the performing arts: acting, writing, directing, set design, costume, design, props, lighting and more.Our counseling staff includes a Tony nominated Broadway producer, a New York City acting and directing coach, and a specialist in lighting design …

4:00PM-5:30PM: DESA, NOESA, Legacy Fellow Reception & NESA DSA Presentation

Alumni Adventure Complex

Scouters who have been recognized with the DESA, NOESA, NESA DSA and or are NESA Legacy members are invited to join us for this reception.  There will also be a NESA DSA  presentation during the reception.  The cost is $10/person in cash that will be collected at the door.

4:00PM-6:00PM: Participant Dinner Distribution Opens

Assigned Distribution Facility

Contingents will visit their assigned distribution facility to pick up items for dinner to prepare in their campsite. Menus, preparation instructions, and nutritional information can be found in the #NatJamboree23 mobile app and at www.natjamboree23.org.

4:00PM-10:00PM: Tier 1 Listening Ear Tents

Basecamp C & D

Listening Ear is an entry level portal, staffed by lay people and welcomes walk-ins for all Jamboree participants. Listening Ear will provide organized, committed, and competent staff to guide and support the attendee during their time of distress. Listening Ear services can be accessed in each subcamp of Charlie and Delta throughout the 2023 National …

5:30PM-9:00PM: JST Staff Dinner

Fork in the Road Dining Hall Trail 14, Glen Jean, West Virginia, United States

As the day draws to a close, enjoy dinner with friends, new and old as you reflect on the day.

7:30PM: Basecamp Bash

Charlie Sub Camp Stage 481 Action Point, Mt Hope, WV, United States

Basecamp Bashes are where the party of the Jamboree happens! Part concert, part dance party, part festival, these aren’t old-school shows but an immersive experience bringing together Scouts from across the nation for a one-of-a-kind-palooza. There will be four Basecamp Bashes over the course of the jamboree with DJs, bands, and way more than you …