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The year 2010 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and, of course, the 

corresponding National Jamboree.  The leadership of nine Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Councils met late last year to discuss how we could be a part of this grand event and to support the class of youth that miss out on the 2010 Jamboree (as a youth) due to shifting it to Scouting’s anniversary.  All nine councils agreed to hold a regional event worthy of this “once in a lifetime” anniversary.  Hence, the Great Lakes Centennial Jamboree was born!  Scheduled for September of 2009, the event has two main goals: 

Ø       Celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America

Ø       Provide our youth with an opportunity on par with the 2010 National Jamboree  

What Is It?

Targeted at Scout Troops and Venture Crews from Wisconsin and upper Michigan, and surrounding states. Webelos can attend as guests of their local Scout Troops and some age-appropriate events will be included for Webelos.   

Troops will be housed in subcamps using their own tents, similar to the National Jamboree.

Friday evening will allow time to get set up and attend events within each subcamp.

Each Scout can choose their own pace for Saturday’s daytime events, although some special opportunities will be offered in limited quantities at specified times.

Action areas will be duplicated in multiple locations, to reduce distances traveled by Scouts.  Favorites include archery, rifle, fishing, and biking.

The Adventure area will include government, military, public group (e.g., hunting, fishing, retrievers) and commercial displays and hands-on activities.

The Midway will feature a variety of Merit Badges that are challenging, but often unavailable in a troop setting. 

Religious services will be offered, as a Scouts-Own and by several denominations.

The Saturday evening show will include a headliner, some scouts (YOUR OA Lodge?), hot air, and flying things (possibly launched).

Sunday morning will be a time to pack up, but not too early.  Some program events may be only offered on Sunday morning.

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