2023 National Jamboree

7:00AM-8:00PM: Jamboree Headquarters Open for Participants & JST
2023-07-25 07:00 - 20:00 UTC | Pigott Headquarters, 510 Loop Rd, Mt Hope, WV, 25880

7:00AM: Wristband Tents for Ziplines Open (First Riders for Zip begins at 8AM)
2023-07-25 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ziplines – Gateway & Big Zip
First riders at 8am, wristband tents open at 7am. Adults are welcome to volunteer a half a day at the top of launches in order to get a ride and a thank you from the staff

6:30AM: Roman Catholic Daily Mass
2023-07-25 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Charlie Sub Camp Stage, 481 Action Point, Mt Hope, WV, 25846, United States

6:30AM: Roman Catholic Daily Mass
2023-07-25 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Delta Basecamp Stage, Delta Pass, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, United States

6:30AM: Roman Catholic Daily Mass
2023-07-25 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Alpha Pavillion

5:30AM-9:00AM: JST Staff Breakfast & Summit to Go Lunch Pick-Up
2023-07-25 05:30 - 09:00 UTC | Fork in the Road Dining Hall, Trail 14, Glen Jean, West Virginia, 25846, United States
Start your morning enjoying breakfast with your fellow JST members. Pick up your Summit to Go Lunch before you head out for the day.

5:30AM-7:30AM: Participant Breakfast & Summit to Go Lunch Distribution Open
2023-07-25 05:30 - 07:30 UTC | Assigned Distribution Facility
Contingents will visit their assigned distribution facility to pick up items for breakfast to prepare in their campsite. Menus, preparation instructions, and nutritional information can be found in the #NatJamboree23 mobile app and at www.natjamboree23.org. Summit to Go lunch pick up will also take place so Scouts can enjoy their meal on the go during the program day.

ALL DAY: Tier 3: Mental Health Clinic
2023-07-25 00:00 - 2023-07-26 00:00 (America/New_York) | Entire National Jamboree 2023, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Staffed by licensed mental health clinicians experienced in emergency and high-stress situations, the Jamboree Mental Health clinic will provide assessment, stabilization, and immediate resources to ensure safety and wellbeing of the participant and/or unit leadership. The Mental Health Clinic is located adjacent to Jamboree Health Center and can be accessed via walk-in for self-referral, on warm handoff from medical provider, on referral from Base Camp Mental Health.
There should perhaps be another separate tab (under Mental Health Services) that reads “Mental Health Emergency”, under which the following line and phone number should appear.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the Mental Health Clinic at 469-439-8060.

OPEN ALL DAY: Tier 2 Base Camp Mental Health (BCMH)
2023-07-25 00:00 - 2023-07-26 00:00 (America/New_York) | Entire National Jamboree 2023, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Staffed by licensed mental health clinicians, Base Camp Mental Health will provide assessment, stabilization, and recommendations to assist the participant and their unit leadership to assist in a return to safe participation in Jamboree. Base Camp Mental Health can be accessed at each of the Base Camp Medical Clinics (Alpha/Bravo, Charlie, Delta) via walk-in for self-referral, on warm handoff from medical provider, on referral from Listening Ear, Chaplain or Commissioner.

ALL DAY: VESSI Scavenger Hunt (Until July 27th)
2023-07-25 00:00 - 2023-07-26 00:00 UTC | Instructions Can Be Found at: Older Youth Program (OYP) booths at the Tillerson Building, OYP Exhibit Tent, and Subcamp D4, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Discover everything that Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and International Scouting have to offer! Participate in shooting sports, aquatics, first aid, the Messengers of Peace service project, and our themed evenings of fun at D3 to earn exclusive patches! Instructions available at the Older Youth Program (OYP) booths at Tillerson Center, FrontierQuest, and Subcamp D3. (Ongoing; deadline to redeem is Thurs, July 27 at 3p; day-pass participants redeem in Tillerson Lobby)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VESSI Quest: All Programs, Jamboree-wide, Two-Tier Scavenger Hunt

Complete the Requirements plus options, then redeem for Adventure VESSI or Secret Agent VESSI at the Chill Zone at Subcamp D3 HQ. Last day to redeem is Thursday, July 27, 2023.

A Tier: Adventure (all ages)
S Tier: Secret Agent (14 – 21yo only)

Golden League: Complete the requirements and ALL options to earn the special gold ghosted patch. Must register as a team on GooseChase.com. Patches limited to first 100 people in the Adventure Tier and first 100 people in Secret Agent Tier.

Day Pass Visitors Version: Adventure Tier only, complete 5 Options. Redeem in the Tillerson Lobby. Show Day Pass. REQUIRED:
Adventure Tier: Complete the following core requirements plus 10 options:
· Venturing: Venturing Crews have a focus. Pick which Crew you would join. OYP Exhibit
· Exploring: Visit the fingerprinting station (Tillerson)
• Sea Scouts: Heave a line 50’ (OYP Exhibit)
• International: The BSA is part of the World Organization of Scouting Movement. How many countries are part of WOSM? (Messengers of Peace Exhibit)
Secret Agent Tier (all Adventure Tier requirements including 10 options PLUS):
· Venturing: Attend Marksmanship or SIRT Pistol (Tillerson, Subcamp D3 HQ), or Shoot Pistols at The Barrels
· Exploring: Solve the Law Enforcement Crime Scene (Tillerson) OR attend the Mock Trial (Tillerson)
• Sea Scouts: Learn the Boatswain’s Chair Knot and get lifted 2 feet (Pioneering Action Center)
• International: Do the Messenger of Peace Project (WOSM Exhibit, OYP Exhibit, Tillerson, Chill Zone)
>>Both Tiers: Do 10 of the following options:
1. Selfie with the VESSI Mascot. (optional SM post, #TeamVESSI #VESSIQuest) (VESSI Plushies count)
2. Trade a necker (Selfie, optional SM post, #TeamVESSI #VESSIQuest)
3. Attend MoP training (Tillerson, Subcamp D3 HQ; check app schedule for times)
4. Complete the Kazoo Quiz (Tillerson, OYP Exhibit, Subcamp D3 Training Tent)
5. Watch the liquid nitrogen demo (STEM Quest)
6. Tie your own fishing fly and go catch a fish. (Adventure Fishing)
7. Do leather branding at the Alumni Exhibit.
8. Get your name done in Braille at Tent of Possibility (Disability Awareness)
9. Help build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (Tillerson)
10. Attend any training offered by the Older Youth Program Training Team (check app for schedule)
11. Ring the Bell (Pioneering)
12. Cross the Balance Track (Pioneering)
13. Kayak at Aquatics
14. Make at least one contact via Amateur Radio and record the other station’s callsign
15. Sing/kazoo Happy Birthday to Venturing (V25 Party, Pigott HQ Plaza)
16. Get a picture with the Venturing birthday sign, SM #TeamVESSI #VESSIQuest (V25 Party, Pigott HQ Plaza)
17. Lasso a Steer (Wild, Wild West Night, Base Camp D Pavilion)
18. Get a picture with the Wild, Wild West Sign, Optional Social Media Post #TeamVESSI #VESSIQuest (Wild West Night, Base Camp D Pavilion)
19. Get a picture with the beach party sign, SM #TeamVESSI (Beach Part, Base Camp D Pavilion, Subcamp D3 HQ)
20. Make a ribbon Lei (Beach Party, Base Camp D Pavilion)

Time TBD: Welding Merit Badge
2023-07-25 | Gateway Village, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Leave your imprint – on metal! Learn how to weld, and take home a piece of your work. On-site July 24-27.

10:00PM: Quiet Hours for Participants
2023-07-24 22:00 - 2023-07-25 06:00 (America/New_York) | Entire National Jamboree 2023, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States

9:30PM: All Leaders and Scouts Must Return To Their Campsite for a 10PM Curfew
2023-07-24 21:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Entire National Jamboree 2023, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States

8:20PM-9:20PM: Jewish - Orthodox Prayer Service
2023-07-24 20:20 - 21:20 (America/New_York) | C2 Synagogue Tent

7:30PM: Basecamp Bash
2023-07-24 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | TBA
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 can imagine – all designed to surprise, delight, and bring us together like never before. Plan to attend. Plan to have fun!

6:00PM-10:00PM: OYP Chill Zone
2023-07-24 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | OYP Subcamp (D3) Chill Zone, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
A quiet place for Older Youth Program participants and 18+ scouts to hang out. Features a VESSI merchandise station and the TL:DR Tiny Library. Play some cards, make a duct-tape flower, make new friends, catch up with old ones. OYP Subcamp (D3). Hours vary.

5:30PM-9:00PM: JST Staff Dinner
2023-07-24 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Fork in the Road Dining Hall, Trail 14, Glen Jean, West Virginia, 25846, United States
As the day draws to a close, enjoy dinner with friends, new and old as you reflect on the day.

5:00PM-5:15PM: USMC Rock Band
2023-07-24 17:00 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Delta Basecamp Stage, Delta Pass, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, United States

4:00PM-10:00PM: Tier 1 Listening Ear Tents
2023-07-24 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Jamboree.

4:00PM-6:00PM: Participant Dinner Distribution Open
2023-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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-5:30PM: Territory Alumnus Of The Year Presentation & BSA Alumni Committee Reception
2023-07-24 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
This reception is open to any Scouter who has earned the Council, Region/Territory, and or National Alumnus of the Year, members of the council Alumni Committees, and members of the national BSA Alumni Committee. We will also be presenting the Territory Alumnus of the Year for 2022. If you are a recipient of any of these recognitions, please wear your medallion(s) to the reception.

4:00PM-5:00PM: Theater Merit Badge
2023-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 and technical components. The badge can be completed in three sessions with us. Prior experience in high school or middle school theater is helpful, but not mandatory.And we have neat stuff from Broadway and off Broadway to see! Come visit.

4:00PM-5:00PM: LNT in Practice: An Awareness Workshop: (Open to all)
2023-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Participants will learn and experience practical applications of the Leave No Trace philosophy and land use ethic. LNT Awareness Workshop certificates will be provided. Open to all.

4:00PM: All Jamboree Event featuring Julie Sweet, CEO Accenture, and General Stanley McChrystal at Delta Basecamp Stage
2023-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Delta Basecamp Stage, Delta Pass, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, United States
Julie Sweet, ranked as one of the most powerful women in the world, and Stanley McChrystal, US 4-Star General, will speak about their life lessons in leadership. This is a must attend event featuring world-class leaders sharing their insights impacting Scouts as the future leaders of our country.

3:15PM-5:15PM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-24 15:15 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

3:15PM-4:00PM: USMC Pop Band
2023-07-24 15:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Delta Basecamp Stage, Delta Pass, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, United States

3:00PM-5:00PM: General Dynamics Electric Boat Sea Perch Activity
2023-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Tillerson Building, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
General Dynamics Electric Boat Sea Perch Activity, in collaboration with Submarine Industrial Base, University of Connecticut and University of Rhode Island will offer a limited number of spaces for Scouts to participate on July 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th. The underwater robot activity is not one you will want to miss!

3:00PM-5:00PM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Inventing Merit Badge Booth in Gateway Village
Unleash your inner inventor and bring your ideas to life! Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office in discovering the Inventing Merit Badge. Come design, create, and innovate while learning what it takes to change our world through inventing and entrepreneurship.
Create your own water device, your own LED Name Badge and, your own circuit. Exciting hands-on activities for all! Offering 4 different sessions each day, 9a, 11a, 1p, and 3p – open to the first 20 participants.

3:00PM-5:00PM: Kazoo Experience
2023-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Learn about the history and performance practice of one of the nation’s most popular instruments and see the third largest kazoo museum in the USA! Open to all.

3:00PM-4:00PM: Getting to Know the SPARK Directory
2023-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Want to learn about the SPARK directory? What is it? What can I use it for? How to use it? Join us for a session on how to navigate the directory, how to update your profile, how to search for alumni. Even if you have used the directory we will have time after the session to answer questions and show what you can do with this tool for locating alumni.
