The application to become a leader of a contingent Scout troop or Venturing crew involves the following steps:
- Fill out the 2013 LFC Jamboree Leader Application (.DOC format) (Click Here for PDF)
- The application can be filled out electronically using Microsoft Word. Rename the file with your name in caps in front (e.g. JOHN SMITH 2010 Jambo LFC Application.doc) Email the application to John Downs at jdowns@cox.net by November 21, 2011. 3rd Asst Scoutmasters recruitment is active until Summer 2012.
- Participate in the leader interview scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011 (times announced later).
- After the interview, wait for a reply call or email on your status as the council selects contingent leaders.
- Once confirmed as a leader, fill out the electronic national application at https://summit.scouting.org
- The National application may require a payment that is made directly to the national organization. (National will not refund payments if an electronic application with national is made first and a leader is not selected by the council.)
Unit Leader Qualifications – Boy Scout Contingent Troops
- 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.
- Completion of Wood Badge. (Go to LFCWoodBadge.org for upcoming course dates)
Unit Leader Qualifications – Venturing Contingent Crews
- Must have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew.
- Be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the jamboree.
- Completed Venturing Leader Specific training.
- Completed Youth Protection training within one year of the first day of the jamboree.
- Be actively serving as a crew Advisor or Associate Advisor.
- Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness. Have participated in the pre-jamboree training experience.
- Have filed a Personal Health and Medical Record before the pre-jamboree training with the council jamboree committee.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Submit all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
- Completion of Wood Badge. (Go to LFCWoodBadge.org for upcoming course dates)
Jamboree Fees
The Adult leader fee is projected not to cost more than $1,995.00 and will be the same as the youth participant fee.
These figures are approximate at this time. A scheduled payment process is normal to follow and helps to insure a participants are in good standing to attend. Early payment helps the council make the necessary scheduled payments to national as noted in the 2013 Jamboree Council Guide (to be published).
Leaders apply and are selected by the council based on their experience, diversity and training. The selection process is sensitive to make up a diverse leadership team of adults with diverse backgrounds that complement each others skills. The council encourages both newly trained and veteran leaders to make up Scouting’s dream team.
Leaders can review the procedures for council level preparation for a jamboree in the 2010 Jamboree Council Guide. (2013 Guide will be available as soon as it’s published)
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