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Jamboree By the Numbers

If you wonder why you felt you were part of something REALLY BIG at Jamboree, it's because you were! More than 30,000 youth and adult participants were there at The Summit, plus staff, plus visitors!  Here's a story that puts those numbers into perspective as it relates to BSA membership.

http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/26/putting-jamboree-attendance-numbers-in-historical-perspective/

While you're here, look to the left of the sound and light tower in the photo. That big patch of orange? I'd be willing to bet that's us, making our mark!

Jamboree in the News!

This article appeared in the most recent issue of the Morton Courier, and will likely also appear in the Courier newspapers in Washington and Eureka (Woodford County). Check it out! Now everybody here at home knows about the Day of Service and the great times at Jamboree!

http://www.courierpapers.com/morton_courier/article_eb9e0be8-fed5-11e2-ac82-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=story

Troop A3434 Photos on Shutterfly

Check out the collection of Jamboree photos on Shutterfly. Here is a link:

https://2013nationaljamboreetroopa343.shutterfly.com/3

To download any of the photos you need to create a Shutterfly account, but hey, isn't it worth it to get a picture of your favorite Scout having fun at Jamboree? Of course it is! Enjoy!

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.