2010 National Scout Jamboree
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Virginia, close to our nation’s capital, Fort A.P. Hill lies near many historical Civil War landmarks. This 76,000-acre facility has hosted the national Scout jamboree since 1981. The Boy Scouts of America uses approximately 3,000 acres of land to support a city of more than 43,000 Scouts and leaders.
A Shinning Light web cast
On Saturday, July 31, 2010, the entire Scouting family will be able take part in a historic nationwide broadcast, "A Shining Light Across America," from the 100th Anniversary National Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Virginia
Hundreds of local councils across America will be gathering together in venues large and small to host their own Shining Light activities leading up to the broadcast and are encouraging all Scouts, Scouting volunteers, alumni, families and community supporters to join in the festivities.
"The Shining Light" broadcast will be available via satellite and via Webcast starting with the Jamboree Arena Pre-Show festivities at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The highlight of the broadcast — the spectacular Centennial Celebration Show — will begin at 8 p.m. EDT, and will conclude at approximately 10:30 p.m. EDT.
In addition, anyone with a high speed Internet connection can tune in online at
www.ustream.tv/shininglight
or on the Shining Light section of the
BSA's Facebook page. There, viewers will be able to comment and interact with fellow webcast participants while watching.
Pony Express Council Contingent
If you are interested in attending the Jamboree, you must first register online. Use the following Link to start the process -- Register for National Jamboree 
Contigent Members: Important Information Re. Medical Forms
You must complete your physicals July 27, 2009 and March 1, 2010. You should receive or have already received your medical form via e-mail directly from the National Jamboree. Failure to complete the fitness examination process by the March 2010 deadline may limit or prohibit your jamboree participation. Questions - Call Billy Riley at the Scout Office (816) 233-1351 or by e-mail at
briley@bsamail.org.
2010 Jamboree Information
The 2010 Pony Express Council National Jamboree contingent will hold its first Shakedown Campout on October 24-25. Report to the Siemens Training Center at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday October 24. Bring sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, clothing to participate in COPE course programming, clothes for indoor programming. Pickup is at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.
The second Shakedown is scheduled for April 17-18, 2010 - Mark your calendars!
If you have any questions, please contact John Clawson at the Council Service Center