2023 National Jamboree

9:00AM-4:30PM: Alumni Adventure Complex Exhibits
2023-07-27 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
2023-07-27 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-3:00PM: OYP Chill Zone
2023-07-27 09:00 - 15:00 (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-2:00PM: Titan Challenge
2023-07-27 09:00 - 14:00 (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.

“The Titan Challenge is located uphill from Subcamp Delta 3, at the corner of Loop Rd. and Echo Pass. “

9:00AM-1:00PM: Radio Merit Badge
2023-07-27 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-1:00PM: Trading Post Open
2023-07-27 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Gateway Trading Post, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
The Jamboree trade posts sell a wide variety of jamboree souvenirs, camping gear, and clothing. Keep an eye out for special items, only available during the jamboree. You will not want to miss the special assortment of jamboree patches, accessories, and gifts that will commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Items available include apparel, camping gear, souvenirs, flags, emblems, name plates, electronics, personal care, sleeping, lighting, knives, bags and packs, cooking equipment, and drinkware.

9:00AM: Jewish - Orthodox Tish’ah b’Av morning services
2023-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | C2 Synagogue Tent

9:00AM-11:00AM: Inventing Merit Badge
2023-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 (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.

9:00AM-11:00AM: Archaeology Merit Badge
2023-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 (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.

9:00AM-9:30AM: US Navy Silent Drill Team
2023-07-27 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Scott Visitor Center

8:30AM-4:30PM: Professor Nitro Demonstrations (on the half-hour)
2023-07-27 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)
2023-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Basecamp A/B to Pigott (Delta Camp)

During AM & PM Peak Hours: Basecamp A/B to Yamgata/Park/Bows/Barrels
2023-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Basecamp A/B to Yamgata/Park/Bows/Barrels

During AM & PM Peak Hours: Basecamp A/B to JLW/Stadium Shuttle
2023-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Basecamp A/B to JWL/Stadium

8:00AM-9:00PM: VESSI Merchandise Stations
2023-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 UTC | OYP Subcamp (D3) Chill Zone, Delta Pass, 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: Insect Study Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove

8:00AM-5:00PM: Climbing Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove
Those wanting to do the Merit Badge need identify when you arrive to ask for blue card. They will not be given out after the climb only without doing other requirements.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Dentistry Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Duty To God & Country Community Space

8:00AM-5:00PM: Miller Electric Welding Demonstrations
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | STEM Quest, 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
STEM Quest welcomes our 2nd week partner Miller Electric who will be offering live welding opportunities for Scouts. Make sure you come by and check it out!
Scouts participating in Live Welding MUST wear long pants and closed toe shoes. This is a safety issue and Scouts will not be permitted to weld in shorts.
Live welding is available to Scouts wearing long pants and closed toe shoes in STEM Quest.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Army National Guard Mission Day
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | West End
Join us for a day filled with unexpected twists and turns with missions that will keep you on your toes. Show the world that you can do anything, from search and rescues to fighting wildfires, and prove to yourself you can make a real difference in the world.

8:00AM-5:00PM: USA Archery Level 1 Course
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Bows
This course will be offered free of charge for any unit leader who can commit two work days at the Bows next week. Please meet at the bus stop in front of the military exhibits for a ride up to the Bows at 7:45am.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Stamp Collecting MB
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Legacy Village
Stamp Collecting offers collectors an opportunity to learn history, discover other countries and to collect topics all at the same time. The Scouts on Stamps Society International is offering Stamp Collecting merit badge to teach scouts how to build a collection, Mount stamps and about how to learn more about stamps. The entire badge can be earned here at the Jamboree.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Geology Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Legacy Village
Geology Merit badge offers an understanding of the earth, its processes and its resources. Time to earn the badge is 2.5 – 3 hours.
Learn how to identify rocks. See a live demo of erosion and deposition. Learn about the history of the Summit area and West Virginia. All scouts can earn a special patch.Staff are all professional geologists including geologists from the WV Geological and Economic Survey.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Bugling Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Legacy Village
Bugling has been used in the military and scouting as a way to communicate information. Bugling is also used as a way to recognize the service of active service personnel and veterans at funeral services. Bugles Across America who are offering the bugling merit badge sound taps at thousands of funerals every year. If you have previous experience playing an instrument you may be able to complete the full merit badge.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Scouting Heritage Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Entire National Jamboree 2023, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV, 25846, United States
“Learn Scouting Past and be It’s Future. Scouting Heritage MB can be nearly completed by visiting 3 areas of the Jamboree and doing activities and requirements you want to do anyway. You will do Requirements 1, 2a, 2b, 4, and 7.
PERFORMANCE PARK JAMBOSEUM”

Requirement 2b & 4 while seeing amazing patches and history.

ACTION POINT: BUCKSKIN GAMES & FIRST CAMP:

Requirement 2A: History of early influential Scouters.

BOULDER COVE-BROWN SEA ISLAND:

Requirements 1 & 7 while completing you passport games and Fireside chat with Lord Baden Powell himself.

Pick up a Blue card at any of the 3 locations to get started and keep it with you to complete them all.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Soil & Water Conversation Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove
Learn about the formation of soil and its properties and how it gets damaged or destroyed. Learn how to protect it for the future.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Pulp & Paper Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Conservation Trail Headquarters Tent
Come walk the shady trail and learn how the management of resources affects us. As a bonus you can earn the merit badge in about an hour.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Forestry Merit Badge
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove
Learn your way in the woods and identify different types and species of trees. Understand how forest management and expertise affects affects us and the world we live in. In two sessions that include field work, you will earn the merit badge.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Climbing Activity
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove
Learn about the climbing equipment and how to safelyclimb boulders, walls and how to safely rapel down to safety.
Due to equipment limitations weight limits apply: 50 pounds minimum, 250 pounds maximum.

8:00AM-5:00PM: Orienteering Activities
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boulder Cove
Begin learning how to get around and use orienteering tools. In the process earn req 7a of the merit badge
