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BSA Searches for New Jamboree Site

Posted in Scouting News by John E. Pannell on June 5th, 2008 at 5:02 am

It’s been widely known for some time now that in 2010 the BSA will hold its last National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia.   This has been the BSA’s permanent site since 1981.     The partnership that has developed between the BSA and the US military has been a great boon to all involved.

The BSA has partnered with McCallum Sweeney Consulting for assistance in locating and evaluating potential sites.     One of the most interesting sentences in this press release is this:

“Securing a permanent home for the National Scout Jamboree, beginning with the 2013 event, is one of several initiatives launched in celebration of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary.”

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