Boy Scout Troop 451 Durham, North Carolina

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2005 Jamborees Scouts in Troop 451 will have two Jamboree opportunities in the summer of 2005. The National Jamboree will be held at Fort. A.P. Hill in Virginia, and the European Jamboree (aka EuroJam) will be held in southern England. These events overlap, so qualified Scouts can only attend one. The Troop leadership encourages Scouts and their parents to look at both and choose the one that looks like the most fun. You can't lose! Note:  Just as a reminder, Scouts who are currently 14 or younger will also be eligible to attend the 2007 World Jamboree, at the same site as EuroJam in England. Those who want to experience both types of Jamboree could elect to go to the National Jamboree in 2005 and the World Jamboree in 2007. National Jamboree - The 2005 National Jamboree is a gatherinng of up to 40,000 Boy Scouts at Ft. A.P. Hill in Virginia, about a 3-hour drive from Durham. In addition to Scouts from all 50 states, there will be some Scouts from other countries. The Council contingent, of which Troop 451 Scouts will be a part, leaves on July 25, 2005 and returns on August 3. Total expenses should be approximately $1,000, including transportation, camping and cooking equipment, food and the Jamboree fee. Scouts should budget another $200 or so for spending money, additional uniforms, and patches for trading. All Boy Scouts who have attained at least First Class rank, and are at least 12 years old as of July 1, 2005 and less than 18 years old by August 2, 2005, are eligible to go.   EuroJam 2005 - EuroJam, short for European Jamboree, iss a gathering of up to 20,000 Scouts in southern England from July 29 to August 10, 2005. The vast majority of the Scouts there will be Europeans, but there will be some Scouts from other countries as well. We are sending a contingent of 9 Scouts and 3 Scouters to EuroJam.  We will be camping as part of a sub-camp, of about 1,000 people - living next to Scouts, Guides and Venturers from a variety of different countries.  There will be less than 150 American Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and their adult leaders in attendance at EuroJam.   More complete information is  available. EuroJam 451 Update. A common patch design has been selected and can be viewed at patch. Jamboree Activities Action Centers - Because A.P. Hill is such a big site, there are four action centers, one at each regional site. Each action center offers identical program events, including air rifle shooting, action alley, archery, bikathon, buckskin games, confidence course, motocross, pioneering, rappelling tower, and trapshooting. Outback Center - Scouts have a wide range of hands-on opportunities to experience the latest in environmental developments and to become involved in conserving natural resources. Outback center activities include fishing, aquatics, canoeing, scuba, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, and sailing. Arts and Science Expo - More than a thousand Scout participant entries are expected at the Arts and Science Expo. Art categories include photography, sculpture, crafts, painting, printmaking, computer graphics, drawing,and literature. Science entries may be based on any merit badge subject that is science-related. All exhibits will be judged by experts and appropriate ribbons will be awarded. Special recognition will be given to category winners. Brownsea Island Camp - This historical recreation of the first Boy Scout camp, conducted by Baden-Powell in 1907 on Brownsea Island off the coast of England, features demonstrations, games, and activities conducted by a select group of Scouts dressed in the costume of the time. American Indian Village - Scouts can experience life in an American Indian setting - observing the daily routines, children's games, food preparation, and homes that represent the culture and customs of Native Americans. Disabilities Awareness Trail - Hands on activities from the Disabilities Awareness merit badge are designed to improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities people with disabilities face. Scoutopia - The goal of this interactive experience is to prepare Scouts to meet their own real-life challenges with the ability to make the right critical choices for their future. TOAP - Scouts have the opportunity to test their camping and outdoor skills and see the very latest in outdoor equipment at The Outdoor Adventure Place. Merit Badge Midway - Scouts can fulfill many merit badge requirements. More than 70 are represented at the Merit Badge Midway and other sites around the Jamboree. National Exhibits - The National Exhibit area gives Jamboree Scouts a close look at some of BSA's most exciting nationwide offerings. Performance and Events - Many performances and events take place at various locations around the Jamboree, including fireworks.   EuroJam Activities The  Big Adventure begins with an Icebreaker - Opening Ceremony on July 30, 2005 with all 20,000 Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Venturing Crews together.  The Crew will be camping as part of a sub-camp, of about 1,000 people - living next to Scouts, Guides and Venturrers from a variety of different countries, cultures and backgrounds. The sub camps will organize a huge Jamboree-Wide Game and form International Patrols for the afternoon of activities.  Each unit is encouraged to prepare a simple, fun activity that will help scouts and newly formed patrols to get acquainted.  Jamboree features include the following: Sound and Vision- Each sub camp will join together to show their talents in a vibrant hub stage performance called 'Sound & Vision." Units are invited to prepare an item special to their country, region, or culture, based on a theme 'Can You Imagine.' Food Festival - During Celebrate Europe Day, there will be the chance for units to share a taste of their favorite local dish or snack with others. Camp Fire Evening - Every sub camp has the opportunity to have a 'campfire.'  Units are encouraged to prepare a song, sketch, yell or 'action' to add to the exciting mix of items brought by other units from all over the world. Other Adventures are: The Gilwell Adventure takes you to the nearby home of Scouting, for a day of adventurous activities and a look back into a century of Scouting’s history EuroVille is a very special part of EuroJam. There’s six EuroVille areas - each one representing a group of countries in Europe. Each EuroVille is packed full of exciting activities ranging from sports to music, from culture to technology, and from creativity to global development The Global Development Village is your chance to learn how you can change the world for good - through hands-on activities run by some of the organizations already doing so. Starburst takes you out to be part of a local community for the day - working on a Community Action project, followed by joint activities with British Scouts and Explorer Scouts. Celebrate Europe - Meet Your Neighbour is an enormous celebration with everyone in camp together - celebrating what it means to be a Scout, to be a European, and to live together in peace. Choice Zones provide you with areas around the EuroJam campsite to chill out, meet new friends, and try out a range of walk-up activities Finally, the Closing Ceremony is the place for memories, of adventure, friends, and EuroJam.