Last Frontier Council Jamboree Blog

The latest Last Frontier Council National Scout Jamboree sign up results are in and we are excited to have close to 140 Scouts registered to attend this amazing event in July of 2013. Your local Jamboree staff has been working hard to get the word out about this event and to begin the logistical planning process.

If your Scout has not signed up yet or if you would like more information there is still some slots open and we would love to have even more area youth join us. We are committed to making this the most fun and the most financially accessible National Scout Jamboree ever. Add up everything you get for this amazing trip and it is a real bargain.

Want to learn more about Jamboree?  Look over the past blog posts on this site and get a good idea of the Last Frontier Council plan. You will also find BIOs of all the Jamboree Troop leadership here. The best way to keep up with what will be happening on the ground at Jamboree is to visit the Summit Blog home page and to friend them on Facebook. The Summit is on track to be a world class high adventure facility for generations to come.

Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by! There will never again be a first Jamboree at the Summit and the next National Scout Jamboree will not happen until 2017.

Want to learn more?  Feel free to contact the Council Jamboree committee at LFCJamboree2013@gmail.com and we would be happy to help you in any way we can.

Dear Scouters:

The Last Frontier Council is sending 4 troops to the 2013 Jamboree, and while there are still a few spots available, they won’t last long. Please share this information with your Scouts. It would be a shame if a Scout missed the Jamboree because they didn’t find out about it in time.

Register online – at summit.scouting.org. That’s the only way to do it. Once a Scout is registered, he has to get his Scoutmaster’s signature on the Council’s permission to attend form (which, again, you have to get online).

Check out the Boy Scout qualifications at https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Boy-Scout-Qualifications.aspx.

The total cost is $1,500. That may seem like a lot, but it’s half the cost of the last Jamboree. A Scout can reserve his spot with a $200 deposit, and then $100 monthly payments.

Don’t let cost be a deterrent. Many Scouts raise money to help pay their way, and our Jamboree troops will conduct a few fundraisers along the way to help.

Finally, I know there are some Troops that like to attend Jamboree on their own – not as part of the Council’s contingent. At the 2013 Jamboree, only those Scouts who are part of a Council-sponsored troop will be able to enjoy all the activities at the Summit. If you go on your own, you’ll be restricted to the visitor area, and your Scouts won’t get the full Jamboree experience.

Again, please pass this information along to your Scouts. Do it this week. We’ve made numerous efforts to schedule Jamboree presentations at individual troop meetings, and we’d still like to visit your troop if we haven’t yet.

You can contact David Copeland at Davidnprogress@gmail.com and he will connect you with the Jamboree Scoutmaster that has been assigned to your area.

You have probably heard a lot of excitement around the reduced cost to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree as part of the Last Frontier Council contingent.  The previous Jamboree cost was $3,000 and the cost to attend the 2013 event is $1,500. So why the difference? Good question!

The previous Jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill Virginia which was actually part of a military base. As a result, the entire Jamboree experience took place in an area that was temporarily transformed into the home of the National Scout Jamboree. Visiting Scout Troops had to come completely self-sustainable with their own tents, tables and cooking gear. These were purchased in advance by the Troops and had to be included in the Jamboree fee. The BSA is providing all of this needed equipment moving forward so local Scouts will not be burdened with the added expense.

Starting in 2013 and every four years moving forward, the Summit is the new permanent home to National Scout Jamboree and home to a new national high adventure camp. This means permanent facilities to be used year round by Scouts. The Summit is also planning to host the World Jamboree in 2019.

Another large factor was the tour. Due to the proximity to Washington DC, the LFC troops had an additional side tour to the Capital as well as Philadelphia before arriving. This required a professional tour company, hotels and added expenses for extra days of travel. Getting there also required flying which as you know is very expensive.

Early in the planning process, the Council Jamboree Committee decided to take the challenge set by national to provide a world class Jamboree experience at the absolute lowest possible cost. It is our goal to make this amazing trip possible to as many Scouts as we can.

Not signed up yet? There are still a limited amount of slots open and we will continue to accept Scouts until we are 100% full. Do not let this amazing opportunity pass you by.

Not signed up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree yet? Well do not fear! There are several spaces open and waiting just for you. Your Jamboree Leadership plans to continue recruiting and accepting sign ups until our 2013 contingents are full.

If you sign up in March you will simply need to pay the deposit plus the first $100 payment for a total due of $200 by March 15^th. We have a significant deposit due to reserve our spots by the end of March and this is why the payments are so critical.

Jamboree Troop and Venturing leaders have been working tirelessly to get the word out and make presentations. If you have still not had a presentation for your unit or would like additional information please feel free to contact us at davidnprogress@gmail.com.

Payment and sign up details:

• $200 Payment due by March 15^th
• $100 monthly payments due by the 15^th of each month with final payment on April 15^th 2013
• Total fee is $1,500 and HALF the cost from 2010

Remember.  This is the first Jamboree at the new Summit and will not happen again until 2017. Do not miss this amazing opportunity.

Ready sign up? Be sure to go here first and complete your registration.

The deadline for 2013 National Scout Jamboree deposits are less than a week away and we wanted to once again get the word out. Why should a Scout attend the Jamboree?

• The first at the new Summit!
• Half the price from the previous Jamboree
• Over 40,000 Scouts from all over the United States will be there
• High adventure focus including zip lines, biking, BMX, climbing and more!
• Traditional Jamboree activities too like patch trading and just plain hanging out
• First Jamboree to include Venturing
• Amazing arena shows in a 90,000 people capacity outdoor theater
• Ask any previous Jamboree Scout—This is the ultimate Scouting experience
• Jamboree will not happen again until 2017!
• Scouts joining a Troop from Webelos in spring 2012 may qualify to attend
• Easy payment schedule of just $100 a month
• Easy online payments as an option (coming soon)
• Just watch this video and try NOT to be excited

Ok you can tell we are pretty excited and this list could go on and on. Scout deposits are due to the Scout office by 2/29/2012 and you must also register at the national website here.

Why sign up so early? Good question! The reason is that we have to commit to the number of Scouts, Troops and Crews by the end of March to national BSA and pay a significant deposit.

Payment Details:

• $100 Deposit and application due by February 29^th
• $100 1^st regular payment due by March 15^th
• $100 monthly payments due by the 15^th of each month with final payment due by April 15^th 2013

 Signing up now is the only way to secure a slot for Jamboree!

Go Big! Get Wild and join the fun.

Attention Webelos II Scouts joining a Troop spring 2012!

This is an exciting time for many Scouts as they join Troops and continue the trail to Eagle. Did you know current Webelos II Scouts that are crossing over to a Troop may qualify to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree?

It is it is true!  Requirements are based on age and Scout rank at the time of the event and most Scouts moving up to a Troop the next couple of months have the opportunity to qualify.

Here are some of the basic requirements

• Must be at least a First Class Scout by July 2013
• Must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the jamboree or an 11 year old that has graduated the 6^th grade
• Must be approved by the unit leader and local council

You can check out the full list of Boy Scout requirements here.

What is Jamboree?

The National Scout Jamboree is a once in every four year event where 40,000 Scouts from all over the country (and world) gather for a 10 day Scouting experience unlike any other. “Amazing” “Life Changing” “Should have been longer” “A mountain top moment” “Can’t wait to go again” are just a few of the common quotes from Scouts that have attended previous Jamborees.

For a newer Scout, it is great motivation to continue being active in a Troop and to advance on to First Class.

I know you want to know more right? Your Jamboree Troop leaders would love to spend a few minutes to fully inform you about the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Even if you are only 1% curious it would be worth your time to learn more. E-mail davidnprogess@gmail.com  or a leader from your area and we would be happy to have someone contact you.

Spots are filling quickly and you will want to sign up soon with the deposit due by 2/29/2012 and payments of $100 starting in April.

Go Big! Get Wild! Join the fun at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree!

The time is now to register for the 2013 National Jamboree! We’re looking to fill spots in our 4 Council Jamboree troops and two Crews The registrations and initial $100 deposits are due by the end of February.

To register, you must go to the national website - summit.scouting.org

The registration process is kind of lengthy, so be sure to read the attached step-by-step instructions at this link:

https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Documents/Application-Instructions-Youth.pdf

It’s really not that hard, but it takes 20-30 minutes. Once you complete the registration process there, it will prompt you to print out a form that you must have signed by your Scoutmaster. That signed form, along with your $100 deposit, completes the registration process.

After that, $100 will be due every month until the entire $1,500 fee is paid.

What to learn more? The Jamboree Troop leaders would love to schedule a presentation for your Troop or provide you with promotional material to pass out. Feel free to send an e-mail to davidnprogress@gmail.com and we will get you in contact with the right person. Every Scout should hear about the great opportunity to attend the first ever National Scout Jamboree at the Summit.

The next Jamboree is not until 2017.

Go Big! Get Wild! 2013 National Scout Jamboree!