2013 Jamboree Troop A318

Jamboree Package for Payment of Jamboree Fee

(Per Person)

1 National Jamboree Fee ($850)

1 Jamboree Duffle Bag

1 Day Pack

3 Shakedown/Training Events (includes materials and food)

1 Hat/Cap

~3 Custom Jamboree Contingent T-Shirts

1 Name Badge

2 Jamboree Patches (sewn above right front pocket on Scout Shirt)

3 Restricted Custom Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches

2 Trading Custom Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches

3 Contingent Troop Numbers

~2,700 miles on a Bus with 39 other Scouts/Venturers and Leaders

4 Nights lodging while traveling and while in Washington, D.C.

4 Nights with Private Security Services

All Meals while traveling to and from the Jamboree

Fun Activities while Traveling to and from the Jamboree

Troop Gateway Banner to Display at the Jamboree

Mailouts

Administrative Support from Council Service Center Staff

Contingency for emergencies or unexpected events

Remember, each Jamboree Contingent Leader pays the same amount as each Scout and Venturer. The fee paid by the Scouts and Venturers do not subsidize any part of the costs incurred for the Contingent Leaders.

Basic Equipment List

(A more definitive list will be provided later)

Everything you bring must fit in the jamboree duffel bag and your personal day pack.

It is important that participants pack the right items.

• Personal Gear

Sleeping bag (lightweight in stuff sack with 30/35 degree rating is good)

Eating kit (plate, bowl, and spork)

Two 1-liter water bottles

Toiletry kit (keep it small)

Two bath towels

Two hand towels

Two washcloths

Flashlight

Sunscreen

Non-aerosol insect repellant

• Clothing

Two uniforms

Long pants (required for Day of Service)

Good broken-in waterproof hiking boots

Lace-up shoes (lightweight sports)

Rain gear (simple, lightweight)

Scout head gear

One jacket or sweatshirt (synthetic is good)

Two sets of sleep clothes

Five pairs of underwear

Four or five Scout/jamboree T-shirts (antimicrobial synthetic is good)

Two or three pairs of hiking socks

Two or three other pairs of socks

• Optional

Air or travel pillow

Swimsuit

Water shoes

Sunglasses

• Scout Uniform

Official Scout Shirt w/ correct insignia

Official Scout Pants or Shorts

Official Scout Socks

Official Scout Belt

Jamboree Neckerchief w/ slide

During Washington, D.C. tour, Jamboree arrival day, Sundays, and Jamboree departure day are full uniform (Class “A” days; other times may be determined by your leader.

Other days are Scout/jamboree T-shirts or activity shirts with uniform shorts/pants (Class “B” Uniform)

• Patrol Equipment

One first-aid kit

One troop flag

Items provided by the BSA

All tents

All cookware, except personal mess kits

All cooking supplies

All dining areas/facilities in each troop/crew site

All tools to set up tents, etc.