NorCal Jamboree Info

The Northern California 100th Anniversary Jamboree April 15-18, 2010 Alameda County Fairgrounds

Information for units

100 Years of Scouting In 2010 the Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with activities and programs scheduled throughout the year.

The largest g event in Northern California will be the 100th Anniversary Jamboree at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity!

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Northern California 100th Anniv. Jamboree A joint production of Northern California Councils, the 100th Anniversary Jamboree will be a huge gathering of Cubs, Scouts, Sea Scouts, Explorers and Venturers for a memorable weekend of fun and activities.

Participating Councils: Alameda (Alameda) Greater Yosemite (Modesto) Marin (San Rafael) Monterey Bay Area (Salinas) Mount Diablo Silverado (Pleasant Hill) Pacific Skyline (Foster City) Pi d Piedmont t (Pi (Piedmont) d t) Redwood Empire (Santa Rosa) San Francisco Bay Area (San Leandro) y (San ( Jose)) Santa Clara County 3

What is it?

The Northern California 100th Anniversary Jamboree will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before. It’s probably best described as a combination of: – a National Jamboree – a county fair – a Scout-O-Rama

The e Ja Jamboree bo ee will be a gat gathering e go of Scouts o of a all ages and a showcase to the public of what Scouting offers to the youth of today.

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What kind of activities can you expect?

The NorCal Jamboree will hold all kinds of interesting and engaging activities and exhibits for you to get involved in.

Archery

Rock Wall Climbing BMX Bike Skills

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What kind of activities can you expect?

Fly Fishing

BB Gun Shooting Pioneering 6

What kind of activities can you expect?

Ham Radio

Scouting Memorabilia

G Geocaching hi 7

What kind of activities can you expect?

Disability Awareness International Scouting

Set a World Record for tying the world’s Biggest Woggle

Whittling

Leave No Trace

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What kind of activities can you expect?

Raingutter Regatta

Pinewood Derby

Astronomy Scout Bands

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Mountain Man Rendezvous A Mountain Man rendezvous will take you back to 1841 with authentic reenactors dressed in clothing of the period. Try your hand at:

• blacksmithing g • tomahawk throwing • cooking fry bread • building a log cabin

Special Presentation: A re re-enactment enactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill by Scouts will be performed on 10 Saturday, April 17, 2010!

Order of the Arrow Pow Wow The Order of the Arrow will be holding an area-wide Pow Wow at the Northern California Jamboree Jamboree, with a Plains Indian village and a dance competition featuring traditional, grass, and fancy styles.

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Other activities and exhibits

Fire, Police, Military exhibits

Eagle Scout, Rotarians, Wood Badge gatherings

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Scout-O-Rama Booths Units that would like to bring a traditional Scout-O-Rama type booth or exhibit are encouraged to do so. There are over 200 spaces for booths in two large exhibition halls at the fairgrounds, plus extensive outdoor space for displays that need to be outside.

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And a Saturday Night Show Extravaganza!

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Camping Scout troops and Cub families may opt to camp at the fairgrounds for up to three nights (Thu – Sat). Cooking may be done in the subcamps although some meals are provided with the camping pass.

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How can you participate?

• Go with your unit and bring a Scout-O-Rama display or exhibit.

• Camp overnight* for the full experience, plus get early admission to the day’s activities!

• Stay with your family in the Cub Family Camping area area.

• Attend with your unit, but just participate in the activities without hosting g a display. p y • Serve on the Northern California Jamboree staff.

• Visit for a single day.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Gates open 3 pm to 9 pm

Gates open 12:00 Noon – 9 pm

Gates open 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Religious Services 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Set-up Set up

Set-up Set up

Early arrivals

All activities open from 9:30 AM – noon

Registration & Check-in

Registration & Check-in Begin at noon

All activities open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tear down & depart

Cracker Barrel

Activities noon – 5:00 pm

Grand Evening Show 8:15 pm

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Registration Information Register Now!

http://www.100thanniversaryjamboree.org

Admission Options • Single Day Day-Use Use Pass, per person (youth or adult) (Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday) $15 per day – – – –

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Scout Unit Camping Pass, per person (youth or adult) (Webelos, Troop, Team, Crew, Ship) $45 – – – – – – –

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Admission for one day Official event patch Souvenir program Lunch

Up to 3 nights camping (Thurs.-Sat. nights) 4 days event admission 3 meals -- Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday continental breakfast Official event patch Souvenir program Family members should sign up for Family Camp area Register early for preferred seating at arena (first 1000 registrants)

SCOUT UNIT CAMPING NOTE: Si up b Sign

by M March h 1 tto guarantee being sited within your Council Subcamp!

Family Camping Pass, per camp site (Family members, Cub Scout Packs) $125 – –

Camp site for up to 6 individuals, up to 3 nights (Thurs - Sat. (Thurs.

Sat nights) 4 days event admission for each person

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Lunch for each person (Saturday ONLY)

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6 official event patches Souvenir programs

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Are you coming?

The Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary represents much more than a date on the calendar. It represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tell the entire Scouting in America story - to celebrate our rich heritage and to instill a deeper p appreciation pp for the important p role that Scouting g will play in shaping our COUNTRY’S FUTURE.

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See you there!

Northern California 100th Anniversary Jamboree • April 15-18 15 18, 2010 • Alameda County Fairgrounds

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For more information

http://www.100thanniversaryjamboree.org

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