About the Jamboree

Introduction

The 2010 National Scout Jamboree provides many unique opportunities for the youth and leaders who will participate. As you plan and give leadership to this great event, keep in mind the objectives of the jamboree:

* Bring youth and leaders to a clear understanding of and a deeper sense of commitment to the ideals of Scouting.

* Build—or those who attend and those who remain at home— deep pride in belonging to one of the free world’s great youth movements.

* Show the citizens of the United States of America and the world a model of democratic action as conducted by a great youth movement in a free society.

* Give youth a rich and genuine Scouting experience of which they can truly say, “This is Scouting at its best."

* Establish the importance of physical fitness.

* Emphasize the need for conservation of our natural resources in today's world.

* Impress upon the youth of America the need to “Be Prepared” for the challenges of the future.

* Help youth know and love America by learning more about the principles and history of our democracy, by living and sharing with youth from all parts of the nation, and by seeing America en route to and from the jamboree.

* Provide an opportunity to meet and camp with brother Scouts from many parts of the world.

* Inspire participants to return to their homes, units, chartered organizations, and communities, telling the story of the freedom that is ours and the greatness of the United States of America.