Jackson S. provided his ÒScoutÕs ViewÓ on the Jambo
2010:
Describe the jamboree campsite. Our Jamboree Troop, Troop 217, was given
a large square space of open field to use as our campsite at the edge of
sub-camp 2 in the Northeast Region of Ft. A.P. Hill. We were surrounded by
other troops made up of scouts from the Cradle of Liberty Council, as well as
scouts from Puerto Rico, and other parts of Pennsylvania.
What was the best part about the jamboree for you? Making new friends
and Learning about scouting all over the world.
Did you have a unique experience to share with our troop? The arena show
on Saturday night, and the fireworks display afterward were astounding. Eagle
Scout Mike Rowe, from the T.V. show "Dirty Jobs" ,
was the keynote speaker, and he talked about his experiences in
scouts. We also heard performances from the bands Honor Society and Switchfoot.
Did you have a favorite activity that you did at the jamboree? Earning
the Archery merit badge.
What kind of patches did you collect? Mostly
individual CSPs, which is fancy Jamboree lingo for "Council Shoulder
Patches".
Were there any interesting people you met from other troops or states? A
ton of new friends from Puerto Rico, it was really cool meeting them at the
arena show.
What activities did you do in the day, or night? There was a
multitude of activities open all over Ft. A.P. Hill for scouts during the day,
most of which helped scouts to earn Jamboree "rockers" to put on your
uniform. Each evening, there was some sort of show on the regional stage, which
varied from bands, to Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders, to famous authors and
wrestlers.
How was it different from a regular summer camp week? It was longer, and
the goal was not to earn merit badges as much as it was to try new things, and
have a good time.