2023 National Jamboree

11:00AM-1:00PM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 (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.

11:00AM-1:00PM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 (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.

11:00AM-1:00PM: Brownsea Island Closed for Private Event
2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Brownsea Island

11AM-1PM: David Bellavia Meet and Greet
2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Tent L46 – Legacy Area, Loop Road, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
On Saturday July 22nd at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, David Bellavia, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. David Bellavia is the only living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the war in Iraq. Following his message he will be at Medal of Honor Society tent signing the patches, taking photos, and helping Scouts earn the rare 2023 Medal of Honor Scout Jamboree patch. Speech from 10am-11am. Meet and Greet next door at Tent L46 from 11-1pm.

11:00AM-12:00PM: Lutheran Pickup Choir Practice
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Duty To God & Country Community Space

11:00AM: The Future Starts Now; the Continuing Role and Responsibilities of Eagle Scouts
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex inside the NESA Exhibit.
This presentation is designed to reinforce the concept that there is no end to one’s Eagle Scout trail. Attendees will be briefed on avenues of continued service to Scouting available for Eagle Scouts of all ages. Emphasis will be placed on Eagle Scout participation in the BSA Alumni Association and its Affiliate and Affinity Groups.

10:30AM-12:30PM: OYP Training: Improve Your Marksmanship with Laser Simulators
2023-07-22 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Through active instruction and coached practice using simulators, explore the five fundamentals of marksmanship for rifles and pistols. This is a certificate-bearing course; limited to 12 participants (ages 14-20) per offering

10:30AM-11:00AM: Group Photo, hosted by the Scouts of Color Community Space
2023-07-22 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | SBR Sign near the Scott Visitor Center, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean,, WV, 25846, United States
All Scouts of Color are invited to join us for a group picture to document this historic Jamboree!

10:00AM-4:00PM: Day Visitors Check In Open
2023-07-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | J.W. and Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center, 55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mt Hope,, WV, 25880, United States
Visitor check-in is at the designated visitor parking area at the J.W. and Hazel Ruby Welcome Center. From there, you are transported to Summit Center on-site at the National Jamboree via shuttle buses. J.W. and Hazel Ruby Welcome Center is located at 55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mt. Hope, WV 25880

PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety of the jamboree participants, staff, and visitors, the following items are not allowed to be brought into the jamboree:

1. Firearms of any kind
2. Ammunition
3. Sheath knives
4. Self-defense or restraining devices (e.g. pepper spray, mace)
5. Illegal drugs
6. Alcohol and tobacco products
7. Smoking, including with electronic devices, is prohibited on the shuttle buses and at the Jamboree
8. Large backpacks: backpacks must not exceed 13″ (33cm) x13″x11″ (28cm) inches (16 quarts/15 liters)
9. Coolers
10. Picnic baskets
11. Glass bottles
12. Drones, skateboards
13. Fireworks
14. Pets (Note service animals are allowed)

Strollers for infants must fold to board shuttle buses and are subject to search. Although permitted, strollers are discouraged, because walkways and paths are rough gravel and the terrain is hilly.

SHUTTLE INFORMATION
July 21-July 25: The shuttle drop-off and pick-up on-site at the Summit are at the Scott Visitor Center at the Jamboree. The last shuttle into the Jamboree is at 2:00 pm and the last shuttle back to the parking area is at 4:00 pm. All visitors must be in line for the shuttle by this time.

July 26: The shuttle drop-off and pick-up on-site at the Summit are at the Scott Visitor Center at the Jamboree. The last shuttle into the Jamboree is at 12:00pm and the last shuttle back to the parking area is at 2:00 pm. All visitors must be in line for the shuttle by this time.

REFUND POLICY
All sales are final. Review your selection carefully as no refunds will be issued for any reason including erroneous product selection or quantity; weather; change of schedule; change, suspension, or cancellation of activities; failure to arrive at the venue; failure of on-site transportation; close of venue; overbooking; wait times; or acts of God. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed tickets and are under no obligation, and in many instances, are not able, to replace the tickets.

10:00AM-12:00PM: Explore Jamboree, hosted by the Women in Scouting Community Space
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Celebrating Humanity – Community Gathering
Here is a chance to meet women in scouting from all over the country and explore the Jamboree together. Gather up at the Women in Scouting space for the chance to explore with new friends.

10:00AM: Leadership Heights- Eliane Ho
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Yamagata Ampitheater

10:00AM: STEM Quest So you Want To Be A Rock Engineer?
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | STEM Quest, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
STEM Quest will present So you want to be a rock engineer? on Saturday July 22nd at 10:00am.Kat Tew double majored in Mining engineering and geological engineer and works at one of the largest copper mines in the world. She will discuss her journey to her current career that includes stops around the globe.

10:00AM-11:00AM: David Bellavia Speech
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Tillerson Building- Scout Chat Room, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States

10:00AM-11:00AM: What Is It Like To Be An Eagle Scout in Congress.
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Come meet Members of the United States Congress who are also Eagle Scouts. Hear how they applied Scouting’s lessons to their lives and have been elected to represent their home states.

9:30AM: Ascending Eagle Statue Unveiling
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Norman R. Augustine Twelve Points Ceremonial Plaza
Ascending Eagle statue unveiling, Saturday, July 22, at 9:30 a.m. at Norman R. Augustine Twelve Points Ceremonial Plaza. Come be part of history as we unveil a new bronze statue dedicated to Scouts taking flight on their journey to Eagle.

9:30AM-10:30AM: Designing More Intentional Activities (Open to all)
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Tillerson 108
Participants will learn how to use common scouting activities to achieve more intentional underlying goals. Using metaphors, facilitating social skill development, and fostering moments of growth will be discussed whilst practicing program planning with more intention.

9:30AM-10:15AM: The Future of Sea Scouts
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:15 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
Discover the rich history and exciting future of Sea Scouts. Recent events have caused the program to make some necessary changes. Explore the impact of two key events, the surging popularity of paddle craft and Sea Scouts becoming the official youth program of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and how they will direct the future of the program.

9:30AM-10:00AM: Group Photo, hosted by the Women in Scouting Community Space
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:00 UTC | SBR Sign near the Scott Visitor Center, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean,, WV, 25846, United States
All women are invited to join us for a group picture to document this historic Jamboree!

9:00AM-5:00PM: OYP Chill Zone
2023-07-22 09:00 - 17:00 (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.

9:00AM-4:30PM: Titan Challenge
2023-07-22 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Justice Heights Mountain
The Titan Challenge is an adventure obstacle course program that covers two miles of the Justice Heights Mountain with on-trail challenges of varying degrees of difficulty. Participants will run, climb, jump, carry, and lift through 22 stations along the course. Scouts will challenge themselves through their individual grit, teamwork, tenacity, and creativity to complete the tasks along the trail. Ring the bell at the summit half-way point to celebrate.

Titan Challenge will operate from 9AM to 4:30PM on normal program days.
The Titan Challenge has no special policies for participation. Participants are encouraged to do their best on each of the obstacles but can simply move on if any element is too difficult.
Scouts who complete the Challenge will be able to get a special tattoo stamp and a passport stamp toward a limited edition Challenge Base Camp patch as a token of the achievement.

9:00AM-4:30PM: Alumni Adventure Complex Exhibits
2023-07-22 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex inside the NESA Exhibit.
During the entire National Jamboree, the Alumni Adventure Complex will be host to the following Alumni Groups, including (Affiliated Groups) Order of the Arrow Alliance, The Philmont Staff Association, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve Staff Association; (Affinity (Professional) Groups) Legal Professionals, Educators, Natural Resource, Health Care Professionals, and Emergency Management, and the Sons of the American Revolutions BSA Partners. The Alumni Exhibit will also host the following High Adventure Bases including Philmont Scout Ranch, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

9:00AM-4:30PM: Combining Your Eagle and DCSA Projects
2023-07-22 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex inside the NESA Exhibit.
Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts, are you interested in conservation? Did you know that the Distinguished Conservation Service Award (DCSA) is the highest conservation award in Scouting and is one of the rarest recognitions? Did you also know that one of your DCSA projects could also be used to fulfill the Eagle Scout Project requirement? If you would like to learn more about how you could receive double credit for one of your DCSA Projects, come by the NESA Exhibit in the Alumni Adventure Complex and see Mr. Mike Perkins, who will share with you and help you understand the process of earning your DCS and Eagle Scout Awards. The NESA Exhibit is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

9:00AM-1:00PM: Radio Merit Badge
2023-07-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Front Desk of K2BSA near Bottom of Gateway Zip
Radio Merit Badge signups are at the front desk of K2BSA located near the bottom of the Gateway Zip line overlooking the amphitheater. Look for the big antennas. Sessions run from 9 AM to 1 PM and 1PM to 5 PM. We offer the complete Radio Merit Badge, power is available for charging your phone (for those in the class–bring your cord), and a chance to talk to people and Scouts around the world. Come learn how your phone communicates to the world, how many radios are in your phone, and how to use your phone to access Amateur Radio.

9:00AM-11:00AM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inventing Merit Badge Booth in Gateway Village

9:00AM-11:00AM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Archaeology Merit Badge Booth

9:00AM-11:00AM: Bias Breakthrough: Conquer Limitations and Triumph over Implicit Bias
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent, Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Ever wonder why you keep taking action in the same way over and over again even if you’re committed to doing better? It’s a challenge for many young leaders, particularly for those who are dedicated to having more diversity in their organization. Discover the key to breaking free from your biases and learn powerful techniques to counteract your implicit bias. Come join us for this exclusive Jamboree 2-hour workshop from a Cornell grad and trained expert, Antonio del Rosario, who leads the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at his council in NYC and NST10. Limited space. First-come, first-served basis.

9:00AM-10:00AM: Fellowship Hour: Celebrating Native American Culture, hosted by the Scouts of Color Community Space
2023-07-22 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Celebrating Humanity – Community Gathering
“Native American Scouts and Scouters are invited to fellowship with one another in the Scouts of Color community space.”

9:00AM-9:30AM: Jewish - Orthodox Shabbat
2023-07-22 09:00 - 09:30 UTC | C2 Synagogue Tent

8:30AM-4:30PM: Professor Nitro Demonstrations (on the half-hour)
2023-07-22 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | STEM Quest, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
STEM Quest’s very own mad scientist Professor Nitro is in residence at STEM Quest for the duration of Jamboree and will be doing large scale Liquid Nitrogen experiments.
Every hour on the hour there will be a large scale energetic reaction taking place, come see it in person or HEAR about it across the Summit.
Every hour on the :30 from 8:30 to 4:40 daily we will be creating our own weather, or at least a large cloud!
Join us just outside the safety circle to observe his scientific undertakings.

During AM/PM Peak Hours: Shuttle from Basecamp A/B to Pigott (Delta Camp)
2023-07-22 08:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Basecamp A/B to Pigott (Delta Camp)
