National Jamboree - 2013 begins 7/15-7/24


National Jamboree - 2013 begins 7/15-7/24
Date
Last Day To Register
5/13/2013
Location
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, WV 25880, US
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The last date for registration has passed.

This registrations are FULL for this event.

However, there is still room on the WAITLIST.

Register today to make sure your name gets on it!

  July 15 - July 24, 2013

FYI- There are 4 steps to being fully registered for this event:

1. Register at the National Website

2. Register at the Del-Mar-Va Council Website 

3. Make initial payment on this website or send in payment to :

Outdoor Programs Department

101 W. Loockerman St, Suite 2C

Dover, DE 19904

(Please call Christina at 302-622-3300 ext. 128 with any payment questions.)

4. Fill out the Request to Attend Form and send it in to the above address or scan and email it to cgianaris@dmvc.org.

***NOTE: If interested in applying for financial aid for this event, please fill out the 

2013 National Jamboree Scholarship Application.***

 

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • whitewater rafting
  •  rappelling
  • mountain biking
  • hiking
  • archery
  • shotgun
  • and much, much more 

SCOUT PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS

Scouts and team members must have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team.

  • Must have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team.
  • Must be at least First Class Scouts.
  • Must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the jamboree or an 11 year old that has graduated the 6th grade, but has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the jamboree.
  • Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
  • Participate in a pre-jamboree training experience.
  • Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council jamboree committee before the pre-jamboree training.
  • Submit all registration fees per the council's payment schedule.

SCOUTMASTER QUALIFICATIONS

All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First, Second and Third Assistant Scoutmasters must meet the following requirements:

  • Must have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team.
  • Scoutmasters and First Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the jamboree.
  • Second Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the jamboree.
  • Third Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the jamboree but not yet 21 years of age by the last day of the jamboree.
  • Scoutmaster applicants must be currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Coach.
  • For Second and Third Assistant Scoutmasters, be currently serving in any adult troop or team leadership position.
  • Scoutmaster applicants must have completed Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach leader specific training.
  • All adult leaders must complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the jamboree.
  • All adult leaders must be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness. Have participated in the pre-jamboree training experience.
  • All adult leaders must have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council jamboree committee before the pre-jamboree training.
  • All adult leaders must be approved by the local council.
  • All adult leaders must submit all registration fees per the local council's payment schedule.

 DEL-MAR-VA COUNCIL CONTINGENT

  • We will take 4 Troops, each consisting of 36 Scouts and 4 Adult Leaders.
  • We will also take a 10 person Venture Crew consisting of  at least 8 Scouts, and 1 or 2 Adult Leaders (depending on whether the crew is all boys or co-ed).

 2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE FEES

The Youth member full fee for the Del-Mar-Va Council Jamboree contingent is $1400 per person with 3 possible $25 early bird payment discounts for a total possible discount price of $1325.00. Adult participants receive an additional $100 discount, 3rd Assistant Scoutmaster participants receive an additional $425.00 discount.

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree participant NATIONAL fees are as follows:

  • Youth participants—$850
  • Adult leaders ages 18-25 through July 14, 2013—$425
  • Adult leaders age 26 on or after July 15, 2013—$850

The payment schedule is as follows:

  • $100 with initial registration, non-refundable deposit
  • $425 due by March 1, 2012 with $25 early bird discount until March 1, 2012.
  • $425 due by September 1, 2012 with a $25 early bird discount until September 1, 2012.
  • $450 due by January 15, 2013 with a $25 early bird discount until January 15, 2013

The National fee covers:

  • the expense of program materials
  • food
  • insurance
  • some equipment
  • as well as the use of a tent, cot, dining shelters, stoves, fuel, and cooking utensils during your adventure at the jamboree
  • a “Jambo 13 Kit,” consisting of a duffel bag and two activity shirts for each contingent member.

    The Council fee covers:
  • bus transportation to and from the Jamboree
  • three Jamboree shoulder strips and troop numbers for your uniforms
  • some number of trading patches
  • a Jamboree hat
  • a water bottle
  • jamboree backpack
  • nametag
  • pre-jamboree training equipment, food and facilities (Mandatory weekend - date TBD)

    You will only need to bring:
  • sleeping bag
  • duffel (provided by the Jamboree)
  • appropriate uniforms - only 2 uniforms will be required as these will only be worn fo travel and special occasions during the Jamboree.
Contact E-mail
hsr@dmvc.org
Cost
$1,400.00 per Participant
Cancellation Policy
If you are selected for the jamboree and then find that you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund (less the $100 processing/reservation fee) only if there is an alternate to take your place by March 1, 2013. If there is no alternate, a partial refund will be made upon approval. This includes the fees you have paid to date, less expenses related to contractual arrangements made on your behalf. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and must include the return of any official jamboree patches that have been issued to you.