2012 First on the Summit Application Update on 2012 Shakedown - We're In!
Jamboree 2013 Payment Schedule
Jamboree Contacts
Adult Leader Application Instructions
Staff Application Instructions
Youth Participant Application Instructions
Request to Attend Form - This form should be completed and sent to the Council office AFTER the online application has been completed.
Be Prepared
In July of 2013 the National Jamboree will move to the Summit, Scouting's newest high adventure base and new home of the National Scout Jamboree. The Summit sits atop some of the best, most beautiful outdoor terrain in the world.
The Palmetto Council has been granted spots for 3 Jamboree troops and 2 Venture patrols for the 2013 Jamboree. Each Jamboree troop will consist of 36 Scouts and 3 adult leaders over 25 years old and 1 adult leader 18-20. Each Venture patrol will be comprised of 9 youth and 1 adult or 8 youth and 2 adults depending on the male/female crew make up.
We are now accepting applications for 124 youth positions for the 2013 Jamboree. The only place where you can apply to attend is at the Summit webpage: https://summit.scouting.org. You must have a MyScouting account before you begin the registration process. MyScouting accounts for youth applicants must be set up by the youth's parent or adult guardian. Before you apply, you must read the following documents located at the top of this page:
- Be Prepared
- Application Instructions
The Palmetto Council has set the 2013 Jamboree cost at $1,250 for youth and $850 for adult leaders 26+ and $425 for adult leaders 18-20. This cost is based on the National Jamboree fee and additional council cost to mobilize the Council contingent to the Summit Jamboree site. Once you have completed your online application, you will be directed to print off a registration form and record your registration ID number. This form must be signed by your scoutmaster or venture crew leader and submitted to the Council office with a $150 deposit. Jamboree contingent leaders will be selected in the fall of 2011 followed by the selection of youth applicants. The complete Council Jamboree payment schedule is located at the top of this page.
Scouter's interested in serving on staff for the 2013 Jamboree should also apply directly from the Summit website: https://summit.scouting.org. Once your applicatin is submitted, the Council will review staff applications for Council approval. Staff will be directed to submit a $150 deposit online at the time of the application. Staff payments do not go through the local council office.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Scouting's next High Adventure Century. Join us on the Summit.
For more information about the 2013 Jamboree, contact John Nettles at jambo2013@bellsouth.net.