Here's What You will be Eating

Here is the "official" menu for National Jamboree.  From the National Jamboree Website

Patrol Menu

26 July 2010
Breakfast Travel Day	Kiosk Lunch Chicken Salad Sandwich Fritos Diced Peaches Vanilla Pudding Nutrigrain Bar Fruit Drink	Dinner BBQ Pork on Bun Cole Slaw Baked Beans Fresh Fruit Rice Krispy Treat Milk
27 July 2010
Breakfast Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Bacon Toast Fruit Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Turkey on Ciabatta Roll Chips Jello Fruit Cup Fruit Drink	Dinner - Tex Mex Night Beef Chili Tacos Tortilla Chips Salsa Pound Cake Milk
28 July 2010
Breakfast Cereal Danish Fruit Granola Bar Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Roast Beef and Cheese on Kaiser Roll Ritz Bitz Fruit Cup Oatmeal Cookies Fruit Drink	Dinner - New Orleans Night Chicken Jambalaya Rice Corn Donuts Milk
29 July 2010
Breakfast Pancakes and Syrup Scrambled Eggs Sausage Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Ham and Turkey Hoagie Fruit Cup Twizzlers Fruit Drink	Dinner - Iron Chef Night Surprise ingredients – bring your imagination and culinary skills to spam and more!
30 July 2010
Breakfast Cereal Muffin Fruit Yogurt Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Chicken on Potato Roll Chips Go-Gurt Stick Granola Bar Fruit Drink	Dinner - All American Night Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers Lettuc/Tomato/Onion Potato Salad Brownies Milk
31 July 2010
Breakfast French Toast with Strawberry Topping Bacon Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Smoked Turkey on Multigrain Roll Apple Sauce Doritos Nutrigrain Bar Fruit Drink	Dinner - Arena Show Night! Travel Meal Lunchable Sun Chips Chocolate Pudding Fig Newtons Fruit Drink
1 August 2010
Breakfast Cereal Pop Tarts Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Turkey on Flatbread Chips Jello Rice Krispy Treat Fruit Drink	Dinner - Asian Night Chicken and Veggie Stirfry Rice Fortune Cookies Donuts Milk
2 August 2010
Breakfast Ham, Egg and Cheese on English Muffin Fruit Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Lebanon Bologna on Whole Wheat Bread Chips Fruit Cup Chip Ahoy Minis Fruit Drink	Dinner - Campfire Stew Beef Stew with Mixed Vegetables Biscuits Cherry Pie Milk
3 August 2010
Breakfast Denver Scrambled Eggs Toast Fruit Juice Milk	Kiosk Lunch Roast Beef Submarine Vanilla Pudding Baby Carrots with Ranch Twizzlers Fruit Drink	Dinner - Beanies and Weenies Hot Dogs Baked Beans Carrot Sticks with Dip Apple Pie Milk
4 August 2010
Breakfast - So Long - Travel Safely Cheerio Bars Mini Muffins Fruit Cup Beef Stick Juice

Shakedown Camp out Video

A little Video from our Jamboree Troop's Shakedown Camp out..

Enjoy!

Jamboree Visitor Information

For those parents and friends that are planning on making a trip to Ft. A.P. Hill Virginia, here is some information that you may want or need to know about your Trip.
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.

Troop 720 Camp out

In a post a few down (Scroll down) titled "90 Days" there is information about the camp out.
The only additional information is the pick up time on Sunday will be 12:00 noon at Camp Discovery.
So read the post "90 days" for the information on the Camp out this weekend.

The Gateway is complete.  John (the SPL), Josh, Lucas, and their Volunteer Grand Dad have been working for about two and a half weeks on it and it looks great.
We set it up yesterday and will be setting it up at the camp out also, complete with fencing.
Here are some pictures.

These are the panels that will make up the front and sides of the Light House

This is the light house with cupola, front and back in place.

Front and back in place

Completed Light house with out fencing.  You can't see it, but there is a rotating light spinning on top.

Here is a quick video that shows the "Hailing Device" on the gateway...

There is still no news on the remainder of the patches... I will find out more this week about that.

So there is the progress as of today.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Scouters Mountain this weekend!!!

Have a Great Scouting Week!

Scoutmaster Jerry

Health and Welfare at Jamboree

Here are some items that I got from the Sub camp staff document.
Some good information to think about now so we do not have problems in Virginia.


Foot care
The jamboree can be a miserable experience for anyone with sore or injured feet. Here are some ways that leaders can help prevent the occurrence of foot problems:
1. Make sure that everyone has the proper footwear. New shoes that are not broken in; shoes that fit too tightly or have wrinkled linings; and socks that are too tight, wrinkled, have holes, or are unclean should not be worn.
2. Include a check on foot conditions during your daily inspection, and send anyone to the subcamp medical center at the first sign of a blister or scratch.
3. Regularly instruct Scouts to bathe their feet daily, dry them thoroughly between the toes, keep toenails trimmed straight across, cover tender spots with adhesive or other dressing, and use foot powder.
4. Teach your Scouts to wear shoes at all times, except when they are in their tents or in the shower. A foot injury can ruin a jamboree experience.
Sunburn
Encourage Scouts to wear headgear and to use a sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor rating of 15 or more on the face, ears, nose, knees, and backs of knees. Apply sunscreen two or three times a day. Report cases of sunburn to the subcamp medical center, and treat mild sunburn with an appropriate lotion or cream, obtainable from any of the jamboree trading posts.

Bedding
A good camper never lets a sleeping bag get wet. In the morning, as soon as he gets up, he hangs it outside to air, weather permitting. Before leaving camp for the day's activities, the sleeping bag is rolled and placed in a waterproof bag. It stays there until the camper is ready to go to bed. Protect bedding from ground moisture by using waterproof ground cloths.
Rest
Be sure to allow for daily rest periods and undisturbed sleep at night, since the jamboree program is an active one.
Bad weather
It is not unusual in the summer to have a thunderstorm or some other weather disturbance. When you have 10 days of camping, you should expect and prepare for inclement weather. Here are some ideas to help you prepare: First, expect to have some bad weather. Put the tent up correctly. Tent pegs should be driven to the proper depth. When you leave the campsite, close all flaps. Wind and rain can enter an open flap and cause damage. Keep your sleeping bag rolled in a waterproof bag or trash bag during the
day. If it starts to rain at night, put your sleeping bag inside a waterproof bag and crawl in. This should protect you from tent leaks.
When bad weather comes, help others. Make sure other tents are secure. If another troop's tents are down, offer to help repitch them.

Just a few things to think about... Pay particular attention to the Feet!!! They will be your ticket to a great time at Jambo!!  Or not.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Scoutmaster Jerry

90 Days!!

In 90 days we will be on our way to the greatest event of our Scouting lives!!!
90 days... time sure is flying, and we still have a few things to wrap up, but we are well on our way.
Let me give you a quick update of whats going on.

First of all, the SPL and a few other guys from the troop along with a volunteer grandpa have completed the design for the gateway and have gathered all the materials.  We will be putting it together on the May 8th camp out.
Next, we are still waiting on the rest of the patches.
As promised, here are some details regarding the camp out:
Regarding a Packing list.
All of the troop gear will be taken.  Therefore no personal camping gear need be taken.
BRING:
Sleeping bag and pad
Wet weather gear
Headlamp or flash light
Tooth brush etc..
Pack your personal gear and clothing in your own backpack or duffle bag.
All Scouts will be wearing their full uniforms during the camp out.  NO JEANS!
The uniform.. just as a reminders is;
"Official Boy Scouts of America" Shirt, Pant/shorts, Troop hat, Scout socks, green Troop jacket.
For this camp out bring some long johns for the evening to wear under your uniform.
We will meet at the Happy Valley Elementary School just down the hill from Scouters Mountain.
The Simple Directions to get there are:
Whether you come from Hillsboro or West Linn or points West of Gresham... You need to get on I 205 North or South.
Take the Sunnyside exit and head East.
At the top of the hill you will have a Safeway on the right at a major intersection.
That is 121st. Turn LEFT here.
Continue on 121st till you get to SE KING RD.
Turn RIGHT.
The School will be on your left about 7 blocks.
The Address is:  13865 Southeast King Road, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Here is a link to a map .
If you have questions, please give me a call. 503 318 8113
We will meet at the School at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning (May 8th).
Check back here for more details and information.
Have a Great Scouting Day!