2005 National Scout Jamboree

Fort AP Hill, Va. — The 2005 National Scout Jamboree will take place July 25 through August 3 this summer at Fort AP Hill located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Va.

This 76,000-acre US Army facility has served as the permanent site for 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 40,000 scouts and leaders who will attend.

The program features: the skills of scouting, national heritage, physical fitness, environmental conservation, and the true spirit of scouting.

Daily activities include archery, bike-a-thon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run, and raft encounters. Regional action centers with rappelling towers are truly popular as are trap shooting, an American Indian village, and the opening and closing arena shows.

Imagine 17,000 tents and 3,500 patrol kitchens popping up in a matter of hours. Amid the thousands of colorful tents that will house participants and provide program and support services, there is an infrastructure that provides a safe and secure environment at Fort AP Hill. Everything from bus and telephone systems to a hospital, first aid stations, police and fire departments, post offices, food warehouses, and trading posts provide all the support and program services needed for an outstanding event.