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Boy Scouts of America to Host 2017 National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Family National Scout ReserveMOUNT HOPE, W.Va., July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, staff, volunteers and community members are preparing to live Scouting's adventure at the 2017 National Jamboree taking place July 19-28. Last held in 2013, the Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants and a celebration of Scouting's commitment to adventure, service, conservation and STEM. "The 2017 National Jamboree showcases the Scouting mission by combining adventure and leadership development to give youth life-changing experiences they can't get anywhere else," said Matt Myers, National Jamboree Director for the Boy Scouts of America. "Over the 10-day event, youth will work toward new merit badges, complete thousands of hours of community service, make new and lasting friendships, and take part in adventures in the beautiful West Virginia wilderness. I want to thank the thousands of volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly to bring the best possible Jamboree experience to the Scouting community." Held every four years, the Jamboree is an opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. From one of the longest zip line courses in North America, to world-class skate park and ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading and stadium shows, the 2017 National Jamboree features:
In addition to fun and adventure, Scouts and adult volunteers will be giving back to the communities that surround the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Over the course of six days, both before and during the Jamboree, Scouts and volunteers will perform more than 100,000 hours total of community service making an impact in nearly every county across West Virginia. The Boy Scouts of America partnered with the Citizens Conservation Corps to identify more than 220 projects in local communities. Projects include flood remediation, painting structures, brush removal, historical preservation and trail work in parks. Scouts will also work in the New River Gorge National River, whose 70,000 acres of land lies next to the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The Boy Scouts of America has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve was designed to reinforce that focus on conservation. Here are a few of the ways sustainability is a consideration in both design and day-to-day actions at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and during the Jamboree: This year marks the 80th year since the National Jamboree's inception in 1937. Since that time, it has become known as the BSA's most quintessential event, welcoming youth from different backgrounds, beliefs and cultures to celebrate Scouting and create memories to take with them through their time in Scouting and beyond. Media can find more information about the National Jamboree throughout the 10-day event on Scouting Newsroom. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit BeAScout.org. About the Boy Scouts of America To access daily photos of the National Jamboree, please visit the official Boy Scouts of America Flickr photostream found here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/boyscoutsofamerica/. Instructions are as follows. Visit the photostream, choose the photo you want and click on it. In the bottom right corner of the screen just beneath the photo, look for the three dots; click the dots and choose "View all sizes" from the menu that pops up; this enables you to choose the size you want to download. Photos should be credited as "Photo courtesy of Boy Scouts of America" or "Photo: Boy Scouts of America."
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