Re: Jambo: Insider or Visitor
golden cliff (c60clg1@CORN.CSO.NIU.EDU)
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 14:06:18 -0500
We usually sponsor a visit to the Jamboree. We still have a Scout or two
that will elect the inside route with the official council contingent, and
I promote that option as well.
In 1997, we sent a crew of boys for $275. That included a visit to the
Jamboree for the opening show, then we toured D.C for 3 days, Norfolk
area, camped at Assateague Island in MD, and rafted the New River in VA.
Great trip.
Both are valid options. For many boys though, financially the visit
option is the most realistic. Our council contingent in 2001 will cost
about $1200. We can do a great program for 1/4 that cost.
We do what we can for the boys.
YIS, Cliff Golden
Scoutmaster Troop 33
DeKalb, Illinois
On Sat, 3 Jul 1999, James Wellborn wrote:
> My son recently received an application to participate as a member of
> the council contingent for the 2001 Jamboree in Ft. A.P. Hill. That
>
> In 2 previous Jamborees, the Troop organized a trip to the area (within
> the 50 mile radius) for a few days of participation and then some side
> trips river riding and Busch Gardening on the return trip at about 1/3
> the cost.
>
> For those who have tried either or both, what's your opinion of either
> scenarios?
>
