2023 National Jamboree

3:15PM-5:15PM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-21 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.

3:45PM-4:15PM: Patch Signing With SBR Founders
2023-07-21 15:15 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Scott Visitor Porch, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
Patch signing with SBR Founders, Friday July 21, from 3:45 to 4:15 at the Scott Visitor Center patio. Get some hard-to-find patches and meet the folks whose names you see on many of the activities and buildings here at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Scouts only.

3:00PM-5:00PM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-21 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-3:45PM: SBR Founders Exhibit Unveiling
2023-07-21 15:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Scott Visitor Center
Come celebrate the first 10 years of the SBR and those who made it happen.
The National Office of Development and the Summit Bechtel Reserve will unveil the of the Scott Visitor Center on Friday, July 21st, from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm.

2:30PM-3:30PM: Teaching LNT Using Ecological and Experiential Education
2023-07-21 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | Tillerson 108
This course for interested adults will introduce the concepts of ecological and experiential education from the perspective of teaching Leave No Trace to young people.

2:00PM: Messenger of Peace With Scouts From Other Countries
2023-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Tillerson Building- Scout Chat Room, Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States

2:00PM: So You Want To Be A Welder?
2023-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | STEM Quest, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
So you want to be a welder? Come to STEM Quest on July21st at 2pm.
Jack Compton is a retired Professor of Welding Technology at College of the Canyons and is a Certified Welding Inspector and educator. Jack is the author of the BSA Welding Merit Badge and authored a book on welding certification examinations. Jack is a lifetime member of the American Welding Society.
Scouts/Venturers, Jamboree Service Team

2:00PM-3:00PM: How to Create a Scout is Reverent Service Based on the Golden Rule
2023-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Duty To God & Country Community Space

2:00PM-2:45PM: The Future Starts Now; The Continuing Role and Responsibilities of Eagle Scouts
2023-07-21 14:00 - 14:45 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
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.

2:00PM: Distinguished Conservation Service Award Reception
2023-07-21 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Conservation Trail Headquarters Tent
Are you a recipient of the Distinguished Conservation Service Award, BSA Distinguished Conservationist, or one of the Hornaday Awards? If so, please join us for the Distinguished Conservation Service Award Reception to be held at the Conservation Trail Headquarters Tent at 2pm on Friday, July 21. Advisers and any interested Scouting youth can attend. Light refreshments will be served.

1:15PM-3:15PM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-21 13:15 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Archaeology Merit Badge Booth

1:15PM-2:15PM: Kodiak 101: Bringing Leadership Training to the Unit Leaders (Adult and Youth Leaders)
2023-07-21 13:15 - 14:15 UTC | Tillerson 108
How can learning leadership in the field impact your Unit? And how do you get started if you’ve never run a Kodiak Challenge before? This intro class is a practical guide that covers topics from how to recruit and train your trainers to how to identify an appropriate training adventure, from a week of camping and caving at Mammoth Caves to a history tour of Washington DC to a backpacking trek in the wilds of Idaho. FOR ADULT AND YOUTH LEADERS

1:00PM-5:00PM: Radio Merit Badge
2023-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 (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.

1:00PM-5:00PM: On-Site Field Trip, hosted by the LGBTQ+ and Allied Scouts Community Space
2023-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Celebrating Humanity – Community Gathering
The LGBTQ+ & Allied Scouts team will be doing some of the most exciting action adventures programs at the Summit together! Join us at our tent and we’ll go as a group to experience all that this amazing facility has to offer. All are welcome! Locations TBD.

1:00PM-3:00PM: Live Music at Rock Spot
2023-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rock Spot

1:00PM-3:00PM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Inventing Merit Badge Booth in Gateway Village

1:00PM-2:30PM: Ready, Aim, and Dry-Fire a Cannon!
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Napoleon Cannon at the NPS Tent near Boulder Cover
Scouts can learn how to dry fire an 1862, 12-pound Napoleon Cannon at the NPS Tent near Boulder Cover (Conservation Trail trailhead). Demos daily and times are posted at the NPS Tent.

1:00PM: Leadership Heights- General Andy Munera
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Yamagata Ampitheater

1:00PM-2:00PM: Fellowship Hour: Hispanic-American Celebration, hosted by the Scouts of Color Community Space
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Celebrating Humanity – Community Gathering
“Come join us to learn and celebrate with our fellow Scouts from Puerto Rico. First, we will have a short presentation on Puerto Rico – it’s people history and culture – and Scouting on the island. Afterwards, join us in song and dance as our brothers and sisters perform traditional Puerto Rican music meant for festive times and celebrations. Refreshments will be served!”

1:00PM-1:45PM: Life to Eagle
2023-07-21 13:00 - 13:45 UTC | Alumni Adventure Complex
This session will introduce to Eagle candidates what they should be thinking about related to their Life to Eagle journey, including selecting a project, when to start your project, and how to complete your merit badges.

12:30PM-5:00PM: Special Needs and Disabilities Challenge- Wheelchair Basketball (also earn some requirements towards Disabilities Awareness MB)
2023-07-21 12:00 - 17:00 (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

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!
The activity will be closed 12noon- 1pm each day in order to take a lunch break.

12:00PM-2:00PM: Theater Merit Badge
2023-07-21 12:00 - 14:00 (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.

12:00PM-2:00PM: Islamic Prayer Time
2023-07-21 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Duty To God & Country Community Space

11:00AM-12:00PM: Jewish Meditation
2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Duty To God Pavillion, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States

12:00PM: Leadership Heights-Roger Mosby
2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Yamagata Ampitheater

12:00PM: Leadership Heights- Roger Mosby
2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Yamagata Ampitheater

12:00PM-1:00PM: Community Lunch, hosted by the LGBTQ+ and Allied Scouts Community Space
2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Celebrating Humanity – Community Gathering
Beat the heat! Have your lunch with the DEI Team! Bring your trail lunch and we’ll provide shade, ice cold water, and soft drinks! All are welcome.

11:30AM-1:00PM: Ready, Aim, and Dry-Fire a Cannon!
2023-07-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Napoleon Cannon at the NPS Tent near Boulder Cover

11:30AM: Live Sculpture Demonstration
2023-07-21 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Frontier Quest

11:30AM-12:30PM: Scouting Doesn't End (for Adult Leaders)
2023-07-21 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Tillerson 108
Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key by attendance at this lunch-and-learn program. FOR ADULT LEADERS.
