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The Boy Scouts of
America 2001 Jamboree is a
national encampment that brings together about 37,000 participants -
30,400 Scouts and leaders in 760 troops, plus some 6,600 staff
members - from all over the country along with
visiting Scouts from many parts of the world.
Since 1937, the
Boy Scouts of America has held National Scout Jamborees that have been
attended by nearly 600,000 Scouts and leaders.
A national jamboree is planned once every four
years.
A city of thousands
of tents that will house participants and provide program and support
services will be erected at Fort A. P.
Hill, Virginia as the jamboree gets underway.
Program
Activities at the 2001 National
Scout Jamboree will support the jamboree theme: "Strong Values, Strong
leaders, Character Counts."
Program features will reflect
the skills of
Scouting, the nation's heritage, physical fitness,
conservation, and the spirit of brotherhood.
Daily
activities will offer fun and challenge. Religious
services will provide time for reflection. Many highlight events will
depict
the rich heritage of Scouting. Each Boy Scout region will
operate an Action Center where Scouts can
practice and demonstrate skills such as archery,
orienteering, running obstacle courses, shotgun
shooting, buckskin games and more. They can
participate in scuba, boating, canoeing, and hunting safety,
as well as take part in the disabilities-awareness
trail, competitive events, the Merit Badge Midway,
and an arts and science fair. There will also be
some entertaining arena shows.
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