What about those defective day packs?

Now that you've had a shower (I hope) and a good night's rest, I thought the time was right to contact you about the day packs that many of you had trouble with at Jamboree. Mr. Howard has contacted the supplier and feels confident that we will be able to get replacements, but he would like to provide them with evidence of how the product failed to hold up. So, if you have a pack that is torn or ripped in any way, please take a picture of the defect and send it to Mr. Howard. He will gather them all together and send them to the supplier some time next week. Do it now, while you're thinking about it.

Email your pictures to jkhoward8@gmail.com.

We'll keep you updated on what we hear from the supplier. Thanks for your help with this!

Updated Arrival Times

We've just left dinner in Indy and are on the road.

We'll arrive at the Schnucks in Normal at 10:45-11pm.

We'll arrive at the Kmart on Lake in Peoria at 11:45-12:00am.

See you soon!  And just a warning...we might be slightly stinky!

Almost home

We will be back in Bloomington at 10:45 and back in Peoria at 11:30. 

From Lexington, KY...

Hmm...Scribe is snoozing again, even as a movie blares all around. Current estimate is 11:30 p.m arrival in Normal, 1 a.m. in Peoria. This includes stop in Indy for dinner.

On the bus

Well we've left the jambo and were on our way. We're still in West Virginia but hopefully we will make it to Illinois soon. 

We're on the move!

The scribe is zonked out on the bus, so I will report thet 343 is on the move. We dropped one scout with his parents and are proceeding to a meeting place with 419 and 404. Progress reports to come as we move into Kentucky and Indiana.

Time to break camp

Time to break camp. We will all miss jambo but everyone is excited to see their families.  

Dinner time

Final jamboree show for tonight was cancelled. Everyone is getting in their final  showers then its dinner time. 

Last day

Last full day of jambo. Everyone is out and about doing the final activities. Tonight we pack up the dining flies and then tomorrow morning weprepareto depart at 10 

Storm time

Yet another storm is here... It's not the best weather but were happy to be here. Hopefully it clears up soon so we head out for evening activities. 

Rock climbing

Just finished rock climbing and doing the "leap of faith" with Seth Gudeman, Chris Noe, and Mathew Nagle

Another great day

Half of the troop is off towards the white water rafting while the rest of us are exploring the never ending adventures of jamboree. This morning Mathew Nagle and Maxwell explored archery. Now Mathew Nagle Noah Kenny and I are hoping to find the climbing area. 

Cake time

Jamboree cake to celebrate all of our birthdays. Between this and Chinese food this is one of the best meals. The camp sight is a muddy mess from all the rain but cake makes up for it. 

Swamped!

Camp Swampy clean-up crew deals with the soggy aftermath of the storms last night and this morning.

Wash day!

Some of the Scouts have decided its time to do some laundry. I couldn't agree more!

Early mining camp life

Everyone survived the storm last night yet the camp is now full of mud. Everyone is working together to put together lung for today. Then well be off to our morning services. 

Biking video

Go to http://youtu.be/PaLN11ba6MI to see Stephen mountain biking. 

Mountain biking time

Just finished mountain biking with Maxwell overholt, Zack stokes, Nick Engstrom, Evan Beilfuss, Hunter Defrees, Stephen Riskedal, Hayden Golemon, Vincent Cornelison, Noah Kenny, Micheal Rossbach, Nathan Henthorn, and Alex Weck. Stephen had quite a fall but he's alright. In another hour the troop is meeting for the stadium show. 

Almost bed time

Another amazing day has gone by. Today Jeremy Rapp and Seth Gudeman got to try out dodgeball at fieldspords. Now its time to relax and play some cards. 

Riding the storm out!

A small group from A343 is waiting out a storm at Gardwn Ground. Hoping still to take pictures from up here.

Lightning

Lightning alert at the top of the mountain but no need to worry. OA staff has us waiting in a safe place. Hopefully lightning ends soon. 

Early morning trek time

Time for an early morning hike to the summit of the summit. It's about a 3 hour hike so we should reach the top around 10. Then we'll have some fun up their and have another great hike down. 

Fun curriculum

Almost bed time here at jamboree. Today the purple cobras had a lot of fun with curriculums. Thomas Millard enjoyed his archery curriculum. Andy Johnson, Seth Gudeman, Matthew schmick and Dylan Defees got to try out the canopy tour going through zip lines. Nathan Henthorn went down to the shooting sports and tried out rifles. More excitement to come tomorrow

Grandaughter of Baden-Powell

Chance encounter with Gill Clay, grandaughtet of Lord Baden-Pawell!

Activity time

Activities have officially started here and many are off to their curriculums. The canopy tour seems to be a favorite. Many scouts are rushing out to be the first on the zip lines. 

Wed. July 17, 2013
Troop A343 participated in the Messengers of Peace Day of Service. we were split into 2 groups that blazed new trails in the nearby national park. We were done with service around 3 pm. The rest of the afternoon was free until dinner. a short rain shower ended the day.

Chris Noe,
Radioactive Elephants PL

Dinner time

Service day went well this morning. Everyone helped out in building a mountain biking trail. Now its dinner time. Pictures to come

Loading the buses

On our way towards our day of service. Were excited to give back to this amazing camp.

Posted by zachary rudebeck

Almost lights out

Everyone is back in camp comparing their patches. Almost lights out time then up bright and early tomorrow for our day of service. We dont know what were doing tomorrow but we are excited to contribute towards this amazing camp. 

Patch trading time

Since activities havent officailly opened yet, another full day of patch trading is on the agenda for most. It was a good show this morning but now its patch trading time. 

Let's Go!

Opening stadiim show!!

Jambo show

Made it to the opening show. Now about half an hour till it starts. 

Jambo show time

Breakfast is over and its time for the opening show. 

Up bright and early

Up nice and early with a quick breakfast then it's off to the jamboree opening show

Last words for the night

Patch trading is done for the night and it's just about bed time. Were gathering together for a few last words then it's off to bed.

Patch trading has begun

Dinner is over and everyone has splitt off doing there own thing. Some are hanging around the camp. Some are to the trading post. And have already started the 2013 jamboree patch trading. 

Camp is almost done

Camp is just about set up and we are preparing to cook dinner. We had great teamwork setting up camp and now its time to make some sort of chicken

We made it

We're just arriving at the summit greeted by a long long line of busses. We've got a lot of time to wait.

Beautiful west Virginia

We've entered West Virginia and were not far from arriving. But until then, it's x-men and a chance for a nap. 

Golden coral time

Troop picture before breakfast

We've entered Kentucky

We've just pasted Louisville Kentucky and the bus is dead silent. It's only a quarter past six due to a time zone change so some of us are still hopin to squeeze in an hour of sleep. 

It's not bed time yet

A little bit of despicable me before bed. So far off to a great start!

Almost time for departure

Bloomington is loading the busses and and then were off to West Virginia 

We're almost on our way

Say your final goodbyes. Bags are packed and it's almost time for jamboree!

We're almost on our way

Say your final goodbyes. Bags are packed and it's almost time for jamboree!

Jamboree awaits!

24 more hours! Make sure you are tired tomorrow so you can sleep on the bus

Ready for Liftoff!? Here's We Leave...

Buses will depart on July 14 from two locations:

·      10:30 p.m. — Kmart, Evergreen Square, 901 W. Lake Ave., Peoria  Map

·      12:00 a.m. (Midnight) — Schnuck’s, 1750 Bradford Lane, Normal  Map

Please arrive AT LEAST 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. 

DO NOT change locations without first informing your unit leaders. We will be looking for you at the location where you have told us you want to depart.

60 hour countdown!

With less than 3 days until departure, time to prepare is running short and exciment is everywhere. Sew your patches on, pack your bags, and get ready because in 60 hours we will be boarding the buses for West Virginia!

July Jamboree Journal

The FINAL issue of the Jamboree Journal can now be downloaded here:
http://www.wdboyce.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.aspx?LinkKey=48550&orgkey=18

Be Prepared!

Don't you feel safer already knowing that this emergency preparedness booklet is printed and ready to hand out to you Sunday when you board the bus? Are you prepared?

Stay in the Loop

There are endless ways to stay in the loop with us while we're out and about at The Summit.  One way is through text messages.

Get the Word on Water and Conservation at The Summit

The National Scout Jamboree has created three "entertaining" videos to tell you about why conservation and "green" practices are so important at the Jamboree. Take a look--they're fun AND informative!

Watersheds

Wetlands Not Wastelands

Conservation: Keep it Clean Keep it Green

Send a JAMBOX to Favorite Scout or Scouter

For just $19.99, you can send a bright orange JAMBOX with treats like candy, cookies, trail mix and other treats, plus glow sticks, a bouncy ball, mini-first aid kit and more. Choose from three delivery days--July 17, 19 or 22. Time and quantities are short, so order today!

Here's the link:

http://orders.creativecms.com/v5fmsnet/OeCart/OEFrame.asp?Action=NEWORDER&cmenunodseq=&FromFav=&PmSess1=70&pos=BSAmer&v=3