2023 National Jamboree

8:00AM-5:00PM: Crime Scene Investigation
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tillerson 119, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Pull out your magnifying glass and your focused attention to detail to solve this simulated crime scene, sponsored by our Explorer Post colleagues. May be unsettling to some visitors; not intended for those under age 12.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Kazoo Quizzes
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
A drop-by self-serve pop-quiz on the history of America’s most popular instruments. Learn by answering question! Open to all.
• Available during program hours on the quiz station outside the Subcamp D3 Training Tent and in notebook form at the Older Youth Program booths at Apex and FrontierQuest, Note: earn a sticker by turning completed answer-sheets in at the Subcamp D3 Chill Zone.

8:00AM-5:00PM: VESSI Merchandise Stations
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tillerson Center Lobby, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Gear up with “hot swag and cool gear” featuring the Older Youth Program’s favorite axolotl! Sunglasses, Bucket Hats, Neckers, and a VESSI Plushie that doubles as a camp pillow! Limited quantities available.

8:00AM-5:00PM: TLDR (Tiny Library, Donate, Read!)
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Chill Zone, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Take a book; leave a book; drop a tally; recommend to a friend! This tiny library is available to all scouts and scouters for book-borrowing throughout the jamboree. OYP Subcamp (D3) Chill Zone during program hours and 10a-5p Sunday.

8:00AM-4:00PM: Honoring Our Veterans at Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex inside the NESA Exhibit.
Members of the Alumni Adventure Complex have been making Friendship Knots that include grommets from retired American flags that they have been collecting. Come the NESA Exhibit if you are a veteran or active serve member from any of the arm services. These will be given out on a first come first serve basis.

8:00AM-5:00PM- Master Woodcarver at NESA Exhibit in Scott Summit Center (Action Point)
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Scott Summit Center: NESA Exhibit
We are so very pleased to have our NESA Master Woodcarver Jim Schmitz return as an artist in residence during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree.

Jim Schmitz from Parsons, Kansas is an extremely talented artisan who will be at the NESA Exhibit in the Scott Summit Center in Action Point for his third onsite artistic creation.

His first creations, Scout Poles that were created in 2013 and 2017 will be on display in front of the Exhibits. Scouts, Scouters, and visitors alike will have an opportunity to participate in creating the next work art – an Eagle Scout Tableau. This activity is open throughout the Jamboree all day except Sunday, July 23rd.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Come and Play at the Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Adjacent to the Alumni Adventure Complex, an area will be set-up for Scouts to enjoy outdoor games including Giant Jenga, Uno, Cornhole, Yard Yahtzee, Timber Tic-Tac-Toe, Puppet Drinker Games, Musical Trivia, a Scavenger Hurt, Jumbo Bingo, and various board games. We will also be demonstrating how to make Friendship bracelets.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Leather Branding at Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
At this year’s National Jamboree, the Alumni Adventure Complex will be offering leather branding to any and all Jamboree participants, staff, and visitors who wish to participate. Our branding expert will be operating two, Liquid Propane (LP) forges, and assisting patrons will the physical branding of leather items (i.e., belts, boots, etc.). There will be a variety of brands to choose from, and most will measure 1.5” inch x 1.5” inch in size. Available brands include those from each of the four BSA High Adventure Bases, NESA, BSA Alumni, and the OA Alliance. Safety is of paramount importance to all of us, and will be strictly enforced. So, be sure to stop by and try out your branding skills at the Alumni Adventure Complex.

8:00AM-4:00PM: High Adventure Bases at Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
The BSA’s four High Adventure Bases will be sharing their exhibits, experiences, and opportunities at the Alumni Relations Exhibit within the Alumni Adventure Complex. Philmont, Summit, Sea Base, and Northern Tier will all be inviting Jamboree participants and visitors to attend their bases, to consider serving on their staffs, and to join their staff associations. So, stop on by to see what High Adventure awaits you.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Alumni Communities at Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Alumni Communities: (Affiliate Groups, Affinity Groups, and BSA Partners)
The BSA Alumni Association has developed its Alumni Relations Exhibit specifically to help dispel the notion that Scouting ends at 18 years of age. Historically, when Scouts go off to college, military careers, and various other occupations, many never return to the Scouting program…or when they do, it’s not until their own children enter the program. As such, the BSA Alumni Association has developed an umbrella of Alumni Communities to serve as connection points to keep Scouts engaged. Whether it’s NESA, the OA Alliance, ATAS, Health Care Professions, Educators, Firefighters, High Adventure Base Staff Associations, etc., be sure to stop by and see what connections you find interesting.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Program Areas Open
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | All Program Areas, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Come experience the Jamboree with various program areas that are open to experience including: Action Point Village, the Big Zip, Boulder Cove Village, Echo, Gateway Village, Goodrich Lake, High Gear, Justice Heights, Legacy Village, Performance Park Village, The Barrels, The Bows, The Pools and The Trax.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Participants Registration / Check in Open
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | J.W. and Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center, 55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mt Hope,, WV, 25880, United States

8:00AM-12:00PM: Special Needs and Disabilities Challenge- Blind Laser BB Gun (Complete Some Requirements Towards Disability Awareness)
2023-07-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Action Point
Have fun learning and experiencing challenges to everyday living created by various disabilities while participating in activities typically encountered by Scouts in units, school, sports and community settings.
Complete a minimum of 12 challenges to earn a sticker or 16 challenges to earn a patch. Complete more to receive an additional prize. Examples of activities include:
Wheelchair Basketball (open afternoons only)
Blind laser BB gun (open morning 20, 21, 24 & 28 only)
Navigate an obstacle course on crutches
Experience “invisible disabilities” in the Tent of Possibilities and Neurodiversity Tent

Blind Laser BB Gun (8am-12pm 21, 22, 24, 28)

They will be closed for lunch each day from 12pm-12.30pm.
While experiencing the challenges, work your way through a majority of the Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge.
Adult Volunteers will have opportunities to earn legacy Special Needs Scouting patches!

8:00AM-12:00PM: Meet Regis, An American Bald Eagle at the Alumni Adventure Complex
2023-07-24 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Regis, an American Bald Eagle, and Wendy his handler will be one of our 2023 National Scout Jamboree very special guests. He was so very popular at the 2013 and 2017 National Scout Jamborees we have invited him back.

Regis is a 15-year-old American Bald Eagle. Regis has been an educational bird from the Three River Avian Center in Brooks, WV for over ten years. The Three River Avian Center is a wildlife refuge center dedicated to conserving West Virginia’s wild birds and to educating and involving the public in ecosystem stewardship.

He enjoys interacting with visitors and he will be at the NESA Exhibit in the Scott Summit Center Action Point each of the program days in the mornings from 8:30 to noon every day except Sunday, July 23rd. Come and get your picture with a real Bald Eagle for your social media page.

8:00AM-10:00AM: Theater Merit Badge
2023-07-24 08:00 - 10:00 (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.

8:00AM-10:00AM: General Dynamics Electric Boat Sea Perch Activity
2023-07-24 08:00 - 10:00 (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!

8:00AM: Vanguard Scouting (LDS) Daily Devotions
2023-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Duty To God & Country Community Space
Monday, 07/24: Kind
Scripture
2 Samuel 2:6 – “May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.”
Thought for the Day
King Saul had died. David was now king. It wasn’t exactly a smooth transition of power and there were a lot of bitter feelings after the dust had settled over the battlefields. Remembering the kindness Saul showed them in the early part of his reign, the people of Jabesh-Gilead, in the north bravely recovered Saul’s body and provided a proper and respectful burial. David, crowned king in the southern kingdom, knew those in the north would not be quick to accept him as king. He wisely went to Jabesh-Gilead, recognized them for their kindness and pledged to treat them with similar kindness. Lovingkindness, along with truth were twin virtues in ancient Israel and they remain so today, especially for those in the worldwide Scouting movement.
Have you heard the story of Xavier Marshall? A sixth grader at a middle school in Missouri, he makes sure he says hello and offers a high-five to every student on his hour-long bus ride to and from school. Being kind does not cost one thin dime, but the benefits are priceless. Xavier cannot quite remember how or why he got started, but once he did, he saw how much of a difference it made at both the start and end of his classmates’ days. Being kind lifts the spirit of both people involved in the exchange and it is likely to be contagious, in a good way, of course!
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin offers 20 ideas for being kind at https://www.simpletoremember.com/articles/a/20-ideas-being-kind/ They are not difficult by any means, but it requires intentional effort on our part to make this sort of behavior a function of our daily lives and how we interact with others. The other great benefit of being kind is that it is a “two-way street.” Some iteration of “The Golden Rule” exists in nearly every faith tradition. The more we are kind to others we will find we are treated with more kindness ourselves. It’s a win-win for everyone, in Scouting and beyond!
Questions for Discussion

Did you check out Rabbi Pliskin’s list? Which do you do regularly? Which can you learn to do?
What act of kindness comes to mind that you can do in the next hour?

Prayer
Merciful God, Scripture tells of Your never-failing loving kindness. Teach me to always be kind to others, not necessarily expecting anything in return. A Scout is kind. Amen.

8:00AM-9:00AM: OYP Training SIRT Pistol
2023-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Earn the NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Course Certificate for Pistol by learning and doing using a virtual training system. OPEN TO AGES 14-20.

7:00AM-8:00PM: Jamboree Headquarters Open for Participants & JST
2023-07-24 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)
2023-07-24 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

7:00AM: Jewish-Orthodox Morning Prayers
2023-07-24 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | C2 Synagogue Tent

6:30AM: Roman Catholic Daily Mass
2023-07-24 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
2023-07-24 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Delta Basecamp Stage, Delta Pass, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, United States

6:30AM: Roman Catholic Daily Mass
2023-07-24 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Alpha Pavillion

5:30AM-9:00AM: JST Staff Breakfast & Summit to Go Lunch Pick-Up
2023-07-24 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
2023-07-24 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
2023-07-24 00:00 - 2023-07-25 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)
2023-07-24 00:00 - 2023-07-25 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)
2023-07-24 00:00 - 2023-07-25 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)

AM: Legislative Day
2023-07-24 | J.W. and Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center, 55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mt Hope,, WV, 25880, United States
