It is important to note that at no time while we are on the tour can your Scout leave the Troop to go with family and friends. Once the Scout leaves the custody of the Troop he is no longer allowed to return as a member of the contingent.
We will not be altering the tours or our itinerary to accommodate visitors.
Visitors will not be allowed in the Troops Hotel rooms.
Visitors may not ride on or occupy the Troops bus.
As stated below, visitors are allowed in the camp area, but will not be there during meal times and after posted visitor hours.
No visitors will be allowed in the camp area during the Arena shows, and may or may not be near the Troop during the arena show on Saturday the 31st. The Troop will be assembling and walking to the arena show with the contingent and sub camp. Chances are visitors will not be able to sit with the Troops just because of timing and space.
There will be no meals provided for visitors, retail options are available.
I would plan to spend a good amount of time getting into the Jamboree, the Army runs the gate and while they are aware of the Jamboree experience, they will not compromise security.
After we break camp, the Troop will be heading to a Hotel and finishing up tours and a trip to Busch Gardens. Again, you may have a great time at the park also, but your Scout will still be apart of the contingent and must stay with our group.
Look at these notes below... it important that you pay attention to meals, times, and what you can and can not do.
If you are planning on making the trip back to Virginia, please let me know just as a courtesy. Dates would be helpful also.
Thanks,
Scoutmaster Jerry
From the BSA Scouting Mag. site:
2010 National Scout Jamboree visitor information released
If you're planning to visit the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this summer, listen up. The BSA has just released details for visitors that will help make their jamboree experience memorable and stress-free. Visiting the jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., has been a favorite experience of Scouts and Scouters since 1981. And this year's "best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest jamboree ever" will certainly be no exception.
Here are some key points you need to know:
Visiting Hours
- Monday, July 26: No visitors allowed
- Tuesday, July 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 28: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, July 29: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, July 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, July 31: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (closing arena show)
- Sunday, Aug. 1: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What Can Visitors Do?
A lot! Here are some of the options: the Army Adventure Center, Conservation area, Exhibits & Displays, 100th Anniversary Arena Show, Venturing, 2013 Jamboree display, Technology Quest, Brownsea Island, Disabilities Awareness, Amateur Radio as well as the Trading Posts, Scout Shop, and food outlets.
What Can't Visitors Do?
Some activities are reserved for participants only. These are: regional Action Centers and Stage Shows, all sub camp activities, Mysterium Compass, Boating, Scuba, Swimming, Snorkeling, Camp Thunder, Fishing and the Merit Badge Midway
Donations
A $10 requested donation per visitor per day will help cover the costs of visitor support, which includes grounds clean-up, restrooms, site restoration, amenities, and more. Jamboree visitors who donate will be named "Official Centennial Jamboree Supporters." Donations will be collected at the gate.
Groups
Vehicles carrying eight or more people can donate in advance. Get the Visitor Information Transmittal form from your local council, and send it to the national office in Texas. The designated group leader will receive a windshield placard that will make entering the jamboree quick and easy.
Food
Visitors will find plenty of retail food options, but visitors cannot eat in the troop sites or staff dining centers.
Accommodations
There is no on-site accommodation available for visitors. That includes RV sites, tent areas, and fixed housing.
Getting There
Check out the U.S. Army's official driving directions.
Getting Around
Be Prepared! There are no sidewalks, and most visitors will walk more than five miles per day at the jamboree.
Visiting on July 31
If you're planning to visit on Saturday, July 31, officials are suggesting that you arrive as early in the day as possible. Once Fort A.P. Hill reaches capacity for Saturday night's arena show, no more visitors will be allowed to enter the property.
Official Patch
All visitors will receive a special Visitor's Patch.
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