JAMBO is coming this Friday. We have most of the details available now from council. Read here for all you need to know. Links to all files that were handed out at the pre-camp meeting are included
Pre-arrival – Requirements
All adults camping overnight must have current BSA youth protection training completed. This takes 1-2 hours online. It is valid for 2 years. NO ADULT WILL BE ALLOWED TO CAMP WITHOUT VALID TRAINING.
Full How-to guide for taking youth protection training is at this link: https://i9peu1ikn3a16vg4e45rqi17-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/How-to-Guide-for-Taking-Youth-Protection-Training-3-1-18.pdf
BSA Medical forms part A and B are recommended. Bring them with you. You do not need part C for this event. Forms available at this link: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
Packing
Pack light! Campsite space may be limited. Use smaller tents if possible. The cars should not be too far away, you can keep the “just in case” items in a separate pack in your car.
Please bring your Class A uniforms for opening and closing ceremonies. Class B for all other times.
As always, no electronics, no toys of value to get lost, and good shoes (no open toed shoes, no sandals or crocs)
Here is a full recommended packing guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1duomihPjpCD0rFQSfq388OmWTEDYgU_y0npn62ilycw/edit?usp=sharing
Food
Our cooking facilities are very limited, we can only use a propane grill. So we are keeping the food prep as simple as possible:
- Friday night: eat before you come or pack your own
- Sat breakfast: Mr. Pape’s fabulous breakfast sandwiches (better than McGriddles)
- Sat lunch: on your own – food service available at the University various locations
- Sat dinner: Pizza at our camp
- Sunday breakfast: cereal, milk, other cold items (donuts?) for quick eating and cleanup
- Some snacks from the pack will be available too (granola bars etc) but also feel free to bring some of your own.
Arrival Info and Directions
Follow these directions from council. Some roads/access may be closed. This will get you right to the appropriate check in area:
Cub Scout Camping FOLLOW These Directions: Take Interstate 78 to exit 40 and use 737 South. Then use Route 222 South and take the EXIT listed Virginville (Crystal Cave Road). Follow Crystal Cave Road south to Kutztown Road. At light make a left and follow to a left onto Schaeffer Lane. Turn left again onto North Campus Drive and follow to parking
and drop-off areas. This is your designated area for Cub Scout camping. Signs will be posted along the way.
Day Passes FOLLOW These Directions: Take Interstate 78 to exit 40 and use Route 737 South. Pass Route 222 under the bridge and make a right onto Fairview Avenue. Make left onto College Boulevard and follow the signage. Parking will be available in the campus lot on your right. If the lot is full, overflow parking is available at the fairgrounds lot across the street.
JAMBO schedule and Activities
Friday night parking lots open 5 PM. Registration/check-in is available throughout the evening.
Saturday we will have breakfast at camp, then go to opening ceremony at the football stadium around 8:30 AM.
Program activities are available from about 9 AM – 5 PM. This will be on your own, go to whatever looks interesting to you. Scouts must of course use buddy system.
We will regroup at camp for pizza before returning as a group for evening program, closing ceremony, and fireworks.
A full schedule from JAMBO is here: http://www.minsitrails.org/document/jambo2019weekendschedule/191966
Map of the campus is here: http://www.minsitrails.org/document/jambo2019map/191965
There is an optional (Free) planetarium show available. You have to pre-register online. Several shows are still available. Register on your own if you are interested at this link. Ignore the Scuba and Kayak programs, for older scouts only (and also already full)
http://www.minsitrails.org/jambo-2019/jambo-special-program-sign-up/71224
Departure
Sunday, after breakfast, the only scheduled activity is (optional) 9 AM interfaith service and also a Catholic mass. Otherwise we will break camp, clean up, and depart.
Hopefully all the info you need is here! See everyone this weekend.
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