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{{Infobox WorldScouting | type = event | image = 1993 National Scout Jamboree.png| caption | 1993 National Scout Jamboree patch | name = 1993 National Scout Jamboree| location = [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]] | country = [[USA]] | f-date = August 4, 1993 to August 10, 1993 | members = 34,449 Scouts}}
{{Infobox WorldScouting | type = event | image = 93Jambo.jpg| caption | 1993 National Scout Jamboree patch | name = 1993 National Scout Jamboree| location = [[Fort A.P. Hill]], Virginia | country = USA | f-date = August 4, 1993 to August 10, 1993 | members = 34,449 Scouts}}


'''The 1993 National Scout Jamboree''' was the 13<sup>th</sup> [[national Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)|national Scout jamboree]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] and was held from August 4, 1993 through August 10, 1993 at [[Fort A.P. Hill]], Virginia.  
'''The 1993 National Scout Jamboree''' was the 13<sup>th</sup> [[national Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)|national Scout jamboree]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] and was held from August 4, 1993 through August 10, 1993 at [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]].  


== Statistics ==
==Statistics==
This event was attended by 34,449 scouts.<ref name="History">http://www.dacbsa.org/2005Jambo/What%20Is%20A%20Jamboree.htm</ref>
This event was attended by 34,449 scouts.<ref name="History">[http://www.dacbsa.org/2005Jambo/What%20Is%20A%20Jamboree.htm National Jamboree Information<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


== List of Sub-camps ==
==List of Sub-camps==
The 1993 National Scout Jamboree was divided into 4 regional encampments which consisted of a total of 19 sub-camps.  Each subcamp consisted of approximately 1300 participants each dispersed among 30-40 troops.  Each troop occupied a campsite with dimensions of approximately 90 feet X 90 feet.<ref name="93Guide">{{cite book | author= | title=Scout Guide 1993 National Scout Jamboree| publisher=BSA | year=1993 | url= | id=NSJ-153-93}}</ref>  Each subcamp had a special patch which depticed a historical flag.
The 1993 National Scout Jamboree was divided into four regional encampments which consisted of a total of 19&nbsp;sub-camps.  Each subcamp consisted of approximately 1300&nbsp;participants each dispersed among 30-40 troops.  Each troop occupied a campsite with dimensions of approximately {{convert|90|ft|m}} X 90 feet.<ref name="93Guide">{{cite book | author= | title=Scout Guide 1993 National Scout Jamboree| publisher=BSA | year=1993 | url= | id=NSJ-153-93}}</ref>  Each subcamp had a special patch which depticed a historical flag.
=== Central Region ===
Subcamp 1: Green Mountain<br />
Subcamp 2: Rhode Island<br />
Subcamp 3: Guilford Courthouse<br />
Subcamp 4: French Fleur-de-lis
<br />
<br />
=== Western Region ===
Subcamp 5: Union Jack<br />
Subcamp 6: Grand Union<br />
Subcamp 7: Fremont<br />
Subcamp 8: Sons of Liberty<br />
Subcamp 9: Gadsden
<br />
<br />
=== Northeast Region ===
Subcamp 10: Bunker Hill<br />
Subcamp 11: Bennington<br />
Subcamp 12: Washington Cruisers<br />
Subcamp 13: Phila, Light Horse<br />
Subcamp 14: Taunton
<br />
<br />
=== Southern Region ===
Subcamp 15: Navy Jack<br />
Subcamp 16: Serapis<br />
Subcamp 17: Fort Moultrie<br />
Subcamp 18: Lions & Castles<br />
Subcamp 19: Commodore Perry<br />
<br />
<br />


== Program ==
===Central Region===
::Subcamp 1: Green Mountain
::Subcamp 2: Rhode Island
::Subcamp 3: Guilford Courthouse
::Subcamp 4: French Fleur-de-lis


Jamboree attendees were able to participate in a number of activities.  A list of the main activities is given below:<ref name="93Guide">{{cite book | author= | title=Scout Guide 1993 National Scout Jamboree| publisher=BSA | year=1993 | url= | id=NSJ-153-93}}</ref>
===Western Region===
=== Action Centers ===
::Subcamp 5: Union Jack
*'''Action Alley'''-
::Subcamp 6: Grand Union
*'''Air-Rifle'''-
::Subcamp 7: Fremont
*'''Archery'''-
::Subcamp 8: Sons of Liberty
*'''Bikathalon'''-
::Subcamp 9: Gadsden
*'''Buckskin Games'''-
[[File:1993 Jamboree gateway.jpg|thumb|Southern Region subcamp&nbsp;17 gateway, portraying [[Fort Moultrie National Monument|Fort Moultrie]], South Carolina]]
*'''Confidence Course'''-
*'''Motocross'''- 
*'''Patrol Challenge''' -
*'''Pioneering'''-
*'''Trap Shooting''' -
*'''Rappelling'''


=== Remote Centers ===
===Southern Region===
*'''Conservation''' -
::Subcamp 15: Navy Jack<br>
*'''Fishing''' - More than 20,000 [[bass (fish)|bass]], [[channel catfish]], [[bluegill]] and other fish were stocked in Fishhook Lake.
::Subcamp 16: Serapis<br>
::Subcamp 17: Fort Moultrie<br>
::Subcamp 18: Lions & Castles<br>
::Subcamp 19: Commodore Perry<br>
[[File:Troop gateway 1993 Jamboree.jpg|thumb|[[National Capital Area Council]]'s gateway]]
===Northeast Region===


=== Aquatics ===
::Subcamp 10: Bunker Hill
*'''Raft Encounter'''
::Subcamp 11: Bennington
*'''Racing Shell Run'''-
::Subcamp 12: Washington Cruisers
*'''Canoe Sprint'''-
::Subcamp 13: Phila, Light Horse
*'''Kayak Fun'''-
::Subcamp 14: Taunton
*'''Canoe Slalom''' -
{{-}}
*'''Discover Scuba'''-  
==Program==
*'''Snorkel Search'''-


=== Exhibits and Displays ===
Jamboree attendees were able to participate in a number of activities.  Among the entertainers performing at the evening arena shows was singer [[Louise Mandrell]]. A list of the main activities is given below:<ref name="93Guide">{{cite book | author= | title=Scout Guide 1993 National Scout Jamboree| publisher=BSA | year=1993 | url= | id=NSJ-153-93}}</ref>
*'''National Exhibits''' -
*'''Merit Badge Midway''' -
*'''Arts and Science Expo''' -
*'''Brownsea Island Camp''' -
*'''Daily Stage Shows''' -
*'''Amateur Radio Station''' -


===Action Centers===
*"Action Alley"
*Air-Rifle
*Archery
*"Bikathalon"
*"Buckskin Games"
*"Confidence Course" 
*Motocross 
*"Patrol Challenge"
*Pioneering
*Trap Shooting
*Rappelling


== Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous ==
===Remote Centers===
The Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous was held on the evening of Monday, August 9.
*Conservation
*Fishing - More than 20,000 [[bass (fish)|bass]], [[channel catfish]], [[bluegill]] and other fish were stocked in Fishhook Lake.
[[File:Louise Mandrell at Jamboree.jpg|thumb|Singer [[Louise Mandrell]] at the 1993 Jamboree with a visiting National Council representative from the [[West Central Florida Council]]]]
===Aquatics===
*"Raft Encounter"
*Racing Shell Run
*Canoe Sprint
*"Kayak Fun"
*Canoe Slalom 
*"Discover Scuba"
*"Snorkel Search"


[[Image:93JamboRendezvous.jpg|thumb|right|Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous patch.]]
===Exhibits and Displays===
*National Exhibits
*Merit Badge Midway
*Arts and Science Expo
*Brownsea Island Camp
*Daily Stage Shows
*Amateur Radio Station


== Severe weather ==
==Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous==
A major rainstorm occurred on Friday, August 6 which caused localized flooding throughout Fort A. P. Hill and necessitated the cancelation of all Jamboree activities for the afternoon.<ref name="JamboToday7">{{Citation
The [[Order of the Arrow]] Jamboree Rendezvous was held on the evening of Monday, August 9.
 
[[Image:1993 OA Jamboree Rendevous.png|thumb|right|Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous patch]]
 
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== Newspaper ==
==Newspaper==
A daily newspaper entitled '''Jamboree Today''' was distributed to all jamboree participants to inform them of events at the jamboree.
A daily newspaper entitled ''Jamboree Today'' was distributed to all jamboree participants to inform them of events at the jamboree.
[[Image:JamboToday93.jpg|thumb|right|Front page of '''Jamboree Today''' from the first day of the jamboree.]]
[[Image:JamboToday93.jpg|thumb|right|Front page of ''Jamboree Today'' from the first day of the jamboree.]]
 
== See also ==
[[National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)]]
 


== References ==
== References ==
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1993 National Scout Jamboree
1993 National Scout Jamboree
Location Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia
Country USA
Date August 4, 1993 to August 10, 1993
Attendance 34,449 Scouts

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The 1993 National Scout Jamboree was the 13th national Scout jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America and was held from August 4, 1993 through August 10, 1993 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.

Statistics

This event was attended by 34,449 scouts.[1]

List of Sub-camps

The 1993 National Scout Jamboree was divided into four regional encampments which consisted of a total of 19 sub-camps. Each subcamp consisted of approximately 1300 participants each dispersed among 30-40 troops. Each troop occupied a campsite with dimensions of approximately 90 feet (27 m) X 90 feet.[2] Each subcamp had a special patch which depticed a historical flag.

Central Region

Subcamp 1: Green Mountain
Subcamp 2: Rhode Island
Subcamp 3: Guilford Courthouse
Subcamp 4: French Fleur-de-lis

Western Region

Subcamp 5: Union Jack
Subcamp 6: Grand Union
Subcamp 7: Fremont
Subcamp 8: Sons of Liberty
Subcamp 9: Gadsden
File:1993 Jamboree gateway.jpg
Southern Region subcamp 17 gateway, portraying Fort Moultrie, South Carolina

Southern Region

Subcamp 15: Navy Jack
Subcamp 16: Serapis
Subcamp 17: Fort Moultrie
Subcamp 18: Lions & Castles
Subcamp 19: Commodore Perry
File:Troop gateway 1993 Jamboree.jpg
National Capital Area Council's gateway

Northeast Region

Subcamp 10: Bunker Hill
Subcamp 11: Bennington
Subcamp 12: Washington Cruisers
Subcamp 13: Phila, Light Horse
Subcamp 14: Taunton


Program

Jamboree attendees were able to participate in a number of activities. Among the entertainers performing at the evening arena shows was singer Louise Mandrell. A list of the main activities is given below:[2]

Action Centers

  • "Action Alley"
  • Air-Rifle
  • Archery
  • "Bikathalon"
  • "Buckskin Games"
  • "Confidence Course"
  • Motocross
  • "Patrol Challenge"
  • Pioneering
  • Trap Shooting
  • Rappelling

Remote Centers

File:Louise Mandrell at Jamboree.jpg
Singer Louise Mandrell at the 1993 Jamboree with a visiting National Council representative from the West Central Florida Council

Aquatics

  • "Raft Encounter"
  • Racing Shell Run
  • Canoe Sprint
  • "Kayak Fun"
  • Canoe Slalom
  • "Discover Scuba"
  • "Snorkel Search"

Exhibits and Displays

  • National Exhibits
  • Merit Badge Midway
  • Arts and Science Expo
  • Brownsea Island Camp
  • Daily Stage Shows
  • Amateur Radio Station

Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous

The Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous was held on the evening of Monday, August 9.

File:1993 OA Jamboree Rendevous.png
Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous patch

Severe weather

A major rainstorm occurred on Friday, August 6 which caused localized flooding throughout Fort A. P. Hill and necessitated the cancellation of all Jamboree activities for the afternoon.[3] This storm deposited over 3 inches (Template:Convert/mm) of rain on the jamboree site in a 13 hour period.[4]

Newspaper

A daily newspaper entitled Jamboree Today was distributed to all jamboree participants to inform them of events at the jamboree.

File:JamboToday93.jpg
Front page of Jamboree Today from the first day of the jamboree.

References

  1. ↑ National Jamboree Information
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scout Guide 1993 National Scout Jamboree. BSA. 1993. NSJ-153-93. 
  3. ↑ Template:Citation
  4. ↑ Template:Citation
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