Category Archives: Jamboree

these guys go on to do great things and I have no doubt the 2010 batch will turn out just as well. Continue reading →

I was awakened from a sound sleep by a message from our commissioner that a thunderstorm was rolling in. Continue reading →

We all know that Scouting is all about preparedness. That’s why we arranged makeshift shelters to protect us and our gear from dew or rain. We were all bedded down and comfy when the Commissioner phoned all the Scoutmasters at … Continue reading →

The Trinidad & Tobago Steel Band have had 5 performances during this jamboree making them the hardest working “guests” at this event!  They have trucked here and there, often on short notice with cheerfulness and good spirits. We have made … Continue reading →

We strongly encouraged all Scouts to attend worship this morning. I heard guys planning to go to Methodist, Lutheran, Christian Scientists, Muslim, and generic Protestant.

What a busy day! This one was a biggie for visitors and families, troops, venture crews, and cubs were all over the place. I slept in a bit by the breakfast took longer to make (French toast and Bacon) so … Continue reading →

Friday we ALL got up at 5:15 to participate in the 5K event. Because of that we gave the patrols as much time as they wanted / needed to fix and clean up from breakfast.  We finally got them to … Continue reading →

So I started losing my voice because of dust and other reasons. I thought Thursday would be a good day to go off by myself. The mysterium compass has a vestibule called the mysterium vault which has scouting memorabilia. It … Continue reading →

So one of Dan’s key jobs is to periodically say to me “It’ll all be fine!” Breakfast was chaotic and we were almost late for our special bus to Mysterium Compass but 21 guys made it to the event. This … Continue reading →

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