The council contingent will travel to the east coast to attend the jamboree, but will also include some touring of historical sites as well.  Highlights from previous tours include the Smithsonian Institute, the Capital Building and  Colonial Williamsburg.

The Council contingent includes 36 youth with four adult leaders.  The Scouts must be 12 years of age, and a First Class Scout by July 21, 2010 but not yet 18.  The adults must be over 21 years of age by July 21, 2010 with the exception that one of the adults can be between the ages of 18 and 21 who will serve as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.  All of these Scouts and Scouters must apply to participate using the online application process available at http://www.bsajamboree.org.  There is a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee.  After completing your online application, please bring your confirmation sheet to the Scout Office with your deposit of $150.00. 

Once the applications and confirmations are received by the council jamboree committee, they will be reviewed and a decision made on who will be selected to participate.  All Scouts need to have their own troop Scoutmaster sign their confirmation form approving them to apply.

Once selected, the Scouts and Scouters will be notified and provided with the schedule leading up to the jamboree.  This will include at least three troop meetings which will take place in a central location in the council. 

  ORE-IDA COUNCIL 2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE TROOP

STAFF OPPORTUNITIES 

The jamboree site becomes a city with the arrival of the 45,000 participants.  That means that staff will be needed for program and support areas.

At the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, the Ore-Ida Council had over 20 Scouters serve on staff.  It was a great experience with the opportunity to help ensure that all the Scouts and leaders who attended had a great time. 

If you are interested in serving on staff, please visit http://www.bsajamboree.org and fill out an  application, however preference will be given to those who help with the Council Jamboree  Committee.  Your completed  application will be forwarded to the Council office for approval.  Once approved, different service and program directors in your areas of interest may contact you about serving in those areas which include the Merit Badge Midway, Daily Stage Shows, Arts and Sciences, Trading Posts, Action Centers and much more! 

Travel is independent of the troop contingent. 

Order of the Arrow Service Corps

The final way to attend the jamboree is available for members of the Order of the Arrow. 

The service corps is just that, service.  They serve throughout the jamboree as needed in many different areas.

Some have served as part of the  jamboree news department, in the Native American Village helping to tell the story of the first Americans through their dance and daily lives, and also during arena shows assisting as needed.