AJR2305GDC 10 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 "My boy was turned off by (a) lack of uniforms and (b) girl in the ad." - Tampa Turtle The girl in the ad is most likely representative of the fact that this is the first Jambo open to Venturers (co-ed). I agree though, the lack of uniforms is also displeasing. Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3627 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 My older (~16yo+) scouts and their parents listened to the council Jambo pitch $2k plus another uniform plus... and figured their money could be better spent a local adventure trek $500-$600 or $0 get a summer job instead 40hr drivers ed $850 Driver license $30 SAT test, subject tests $50-200 6 college applications $300-450 ------------ $1230(no trek) - $1730(min) - $2130(max) per scout Seems once the total activity cost is above $800 (two weeks local scout camp?), family economic reality takes over. Maybe it would be an easier sell with 13-14 year olds, but that group wanted merit badge summer camp Their $0.02,(This message has been edited by RememberSchiff) Link to post Share on other sites
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