Q: Are swim tests required to participate in aquatics activities at the National Jamboree?
A: Yes, anyone wishing to participate in aquatics activities at the National Jamboree must complete a BSA Swim Classification Test. These tests must be administered prior to arrival at the Jamboree. Jamboree contingents should perform these swim tests in accordance with Chapter 5 of the BSA Aquatics Supervision Guide and use the BSA Swim Classification Record. Please bring a copy of your Jamboree contingents completed Swim Classification Record with you to the Jamboree.
Q: What’s the dining situation for staff/JST?
A: The primary dining facility for Jamboree Service Team, Fork in the Road Dining Hall, will operate from 5:30 A.M/P.M. to 9:00 A.M/P.M. daily. This hybrid complex combines the convenience of the “big white tent” with the familiar setup of the Fork in the Road facility.For select JST members, the Pigott Dining Facility will serve a portion of the Jamboree. Those selected to dine there will receive specific notifications and credentials for entry. The hours of operation for this facility are also from 5:30 A.M/P.M. to 9:00 A.M/P.M.
Q: What’s the lunch situation?
A: Summit to Go offers prepackaged lunches, conveniently available for pick-up during breakfast hours between 5:30 – 9:00 A.M.
Q: What type of pocketknife can my Scout bring to the Jamboree?
A: A sharp pocketknife with a can opener on it is an invaluable backcountry tool. The type of knife required for use at the National Jamboree is likely a small pocketknife with a can opener. Per West Virginia Law Chapter 61, Article 7, daggers, dirks, poniards, stilettos, switchblade knives, or any knife with a blade longer than 3.5 inches is not allowed at the National Jamboree. In addition, while the Scouting program teaches Scouts how to safely use a knife as a tool, it is important that we also remind our Scouts that a knife is not a weapon. Knives cannot be used for attention, or to threaten or harm others. Scouts can model appropriate behavior with knives by remembering the principles they learned while earning their Totin’ Chip. The 4th point of the Totin’ Chip instructs “Respect all safety rules to protect others.” Remind Scouts if they see someone using a knife unsafely or threatening someone, they must report it to their Jamboree adult leader.
Q: Are there any age requirements for shooting sports?
A: In order to share the experience at the pistol range the participant must be at least 14 years old or have completed the eighth grade.
- Tent capacity at campsites is 22 two person tents or 40 single person tents.
- You can substitute 1 two-person tent for 2 one-person tents in either configuration as needed.
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- Each campsite will normally have a capacity for 22 two-person tents or 40 one-person tents. In some campsites it may be possible to add one or two more tents based on space available. This will be a case-by-case review with the subcamp commissioner staff. The key issue is to maintain the necessary fire lanes and spacing.
- This review will take into consideration the tenting guidelines for adults, young adults and youth based on age and gender.
- Based on the increase in the number of adults in many units, it should be planned that two adults per tent will be necessary subject to the tenting guidelines.
- Tent spacing between tents is normally 1 foot.
- There is a 5-foot-wide fire lane after every 5 two-person tents or 10 one-person tents in a continuous row.
- Campsites are normally 36’ x180’.
- There are some campsites that may be narrower or shorter.
- Campsites will be marked by the subcamp commissioner staff prior to units arriving.
- Use the troop block diagram as a guide for the campsite setup as shown at the link below: https://jamboree.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/03/NSJ2023_TroopBlockConfiguration-LC-No-edits-needed.pdf
Q: Where do the dining flies go?
A: Dining flys are in the center of the unit layout as shown in the troop block diagram available at the link below: https://jamboree.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/03/NSJ2023_TroopBlockConfiguration-LC-No-edits-needed.pdf
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- Campsites will be marked by the subcamp commissioner staff prior to units arriving.
- Use the troop block diagram as a guide for the campsite setup as shown at the link below: https://jamboree.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/03/NSJ2023_TroopBlockConfiguration-LC-No-edits-needed.pdf
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- Use the troop block diagram as a guide for the campsite setup as shown at the link below:
- https://jamboree.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/03/NSJ2023_TroopBlockConfiguration-LC-No-edits-needed.pdf
- For safety purposes units should maintain that configuration to insure proper cross campsite egress lanes with adjacent campsites.
- If you have a change that you would like to make, review that with your unit commissioner to determine if the request can be accommodated while maintaining proper fire safety protocols.
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- If you have a medical reason for a campsite location near a shower house, please send an email request to [email protected]
- Once campsite assignments are made a member of the subcamp commissioner staff will contact contingent leaders prior to the Jamboree to confirm the details for your unit. If your campsite assignment is determined to be too far from a shower house to accommodate the medical issue, discuss the issue with your unit commissioner so an alternate campsite assignment can be requested.
Q: Will the cots be at our campsite when we arrive?
A: Yes, cots will be in a Uni Bin pod at the front of your campsite with all the troop equipment.
Q: Can siblings, one over 18 and one younger than 18 tent together?
A: Tents cannot be shared by siblings where one is under 18 and one is over 18.
Q: Is there laundry services for participants, leaders, or staff?
A: No
- Youth Protection Training: All adults registered to attend the National Jamboree must have taken BSA Youth Protection Training on or after July 29, 2022. This means all participants 18 years of age and older who are registered in Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouting, or as an adult volunteer must have taken Youth Protection Training within one year of attending the National Jamboree. Youth Protection Training is on www.my.scouting.org.
- JST: All JST regardless of age must have taken BSA Youth Protection training on or after July 29, 2022.
- Understanding and Preventing Youth on Youth Abuse Training: To help ensure our national jamboree contingent adult leaders are prepared to prevent and appropriately respond to peer to peer problematic behavior and abuse types of incidents, the national jamboree will require all 2023 Jamboree contingent leaders to take Understanding and Preventing Youth-on-Youth Abuse Prevention training prior to the Jamboree. This is an in-person training. Please contact your local council to take part in this training prior to leaving for the 2023 National Jamboree.
Q: What’s the cot size?
A: Cots are 76.75″ L x 33.25″W x 18.25H
Q: I messed up on my TMS form (JST), what do I do?
A: Please contact the team at [email protected]
Q: Will there be a specific Duty to God award for jamboree?
A: Yes, details will be posted at a later time.
Q: What is the weight limit for zip lines?
A: It is 250 lbs. The is minimum is 75 lbs.
Q: Can visitors walk on the Consol Energy Bridge?
A: Yes, visitors may walk on the Consol Energy Bridge.
Q: Will we be able to recieve Amazon shipments at the Jamboree?
A: Mail can be received at the Summit using this address! (this includes all major mail carriers)
First and last name of the Scout/ Scouter + Troop/Crew No. (i.e., A213)
2023 National Jamboree
92 SBR 2
Mount Hope WV, 25888
Q: What is the staff mailing address?
A: The Jamboree mailing address for staff is:
First and last name of staff member & Sub Camp Name or Housing Location
2023 National Jamboree
92 SBR 2 Mount Hope,
WV 25888
Q: Is there an on-site post office?
A: The main Jamboree Post Office is in Gateway Village at Summit Center, with a mobile unit located in Alpha/Bravo – CGI Outdoors Base Camp. There will be a sale of souvenir Jamboree envelops in limited quantities. Postage stamps can be purchased at the Trading Post. All outgoing mail, including parcels, will be handled at these facilities. Use your home address as the return address on the envelope of the parcel.
A: What we will be recycling at the Jamboree:
- Corrugated cardboard (no thin cardboard packaging like cereal boxes)
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
Q: Where are visitors allowed?
- A: Visitors are allowed to see great Jamboree program within Action Point and Summit Center. Some activities visitors can participate in include but are not limited to: Skateboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, BMX biking, patch trading, and visiting merit badge tents. They are not allowed within base camps or subcamps.
Q: Do I need my OA sash for Summit Apex?
A: No, you do not
Q: Is Summit Apex for OA members only?
A: No. All Scouts should participate with their unit during their assigned time. The Order of the Arrow is putting on Summit Apex.
Q: Who do I contact with questions about visitor passes?
A: Email [email protected]
Q: JST ONLY: I need help with technology/IT, who can I go to for assistance?
A: Please find out more information from our Jamboree Technology team here: tinyurl.com/NSJ-ITC
Q: I need help with the app, who do I contact?
A: Please the team at [email protected].