Evidently, we have crossed the threshold on our 100th birthday into the 21st century. Back at the first National Jamboree, who would have imagined TV stars, rock bands, big screens, wi-fi access and fireworks. I won’t bore you with the details as I’m sure you are watching the show streaming on the internet or on cable TV. I’ll just say this as the show continues, fun is being had by one and all.
Archive for July, 2010
at the show
2010
07.31
07.31
we made it to the arena. its about 86 degrees, but its 98 here amidst all these scouts. u can watch us on BYU tv on cox 137
2135 out and about
2010
07.31
07.31
hard to find the boys out there if we dont follow them out in the morning, but here are some we did run into at the conservation area…
Jambo Action Centers
2010
07.31
07.31
Here are some pics I took at a Jambo Action Center A. These are the types of activities that your Scouts have the opportunity to do here at the Jamboree!
The only travesty is that there is really *no way possible* that Scouts can experience all the Jamboree has to offer… But if Scouting is about preparing them for life, then–that’s life. Life is about choices.
Hopefully this event is a *fun* tool that will help prepare our Scouts to make good choices as they mature into young men and adults!
So–here’s the fun!
Do I really have to go all the way to the top?
Thousands upon thousands of arrows will be shot @Jambo!!
Faster than a speeding.....
Do I get extra points if I touch the ground?
Wait... Where are the brakes?! Where are the brakes?!
Yee-Haw! Comeere little doggie! (and he did land it!!)
....touch the tire.... touch the tire! Must TOUCH THE TIRE!!!
Holy crap!!
So…as you can see, there’s *plenty* of “action” for the Scouts if they want it!!
A Bit of Scouting History
2010
07.30
07.30
Today on twitter,
a tweet appeared about the tent to the right,
Here’s some BSA history behind this tent design.
We invented the tarp tent right here!
In the 1940′s, Scouts here like everywhere had to make do and Scout leaders did what they did best – make a dollar stretch a mile. Out of necessity, the tarp tent was made from collected / recycled material used for hog feed sacks.
This image was taken near Guthrie. The idea attracted the attention of William Hillcourt (aka Green Bar Bill), one of Scouting’s pioneers whose achievements include an edition of the Boy Scout Handbook and the first Wood Badge course instructor in the USA. Bill wrote many articles on Scoutcraft and outdoor skills over many decades in his dedicated career.
Here he is taking a picture of local Guthrie Scouts setting up their tarp tents. This image was dated October 1948 (source – “Thunderbird Tracks” by Ray Matoy). We think Bill was on his way to Philmont to teach the first Wood Badge course when he stopped to learn from our Scouts. Note the Troop 1 numeral and his Gilwell community strip. (click to enlarge)
