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{{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}} | {{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</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 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. | ||
=== Central Region === | ===Central Region=== | ||
Subcamp 1: Green Mountain<br | Subcamp 1: Green Mountain<br> | ||
Subcamp 2: Rhode Island<br | Subcamp 2: Rhode Island<br> | ||
Subcamp 3: Guilford Courthouse<br | Subcamp 3: Guilford Courthouse<br> | ||
Subcamp 4: French Fleur-de-lis | Subcamp 4: French Fleur-de-lis | ||
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=== Western Region === | ===Western Region=== | ||
Subcamp 5: Union Jack<br | Subcamp 5: Union Jack<br> | ||
Subcamp 6: Grand Union<br | Subcamp 6: Grand Union<br> | ||
Subcamp 7: Fremont<br | Subcamp 7: Fremont<br> | ||
Subcamp 8: Sons of Liberty<br | Subcamp 8: Sons of Liberty<br> | ||
Subcamp 9: Gadsden | Subcamp 9: Gadsden | ||
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=== Northeast Region === | ===Northeast Region=== | ||
Subcamp 10: Bunker Hill<br | Subcamp 10: Bunker Hill<br> | ||
Subcamp 11: Bennington<br | Subcamp 11: Bennington<br> | ||
Subcamp 12: Washington Cruisers<br | Subcamp 12: Washington Cruisers<br> | ||
Subcamp 13: Phila, Light Horse<br | Subcamp 13: Phila, Light Horse<br> | ||
Subcamp 14: Taunton | Subcamp 14: Taunton | ||
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=== Southern Region === | ===Southern Region=== | ||
Subcamp 15: Navy Jack<br | Subcamp 15: Navy Jack<br> | ||
Subcamp 16: Serapis<br | Subcamp 16: Serapis<br> | ||
Subcamp 17: Fort Moultrie<br | Subcamp 17: Fort Moultrie<br> | ||
Subcamp 18: Lions & Castles<br | Subcamp 18: Lions & Castles<br> | ||
Subcamp 19: Commodore Perry<br | Subcamp 19: Commodore Perry<br> | ||
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== Program == | ==Program== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
=== Action Centers === | ===Action Centers=== | ||
*'''Action Alley'''- | *'''Action Alley'''- | ||
*'''Air-Rifle'''- | *'''Air-Rifle'''- | ||
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*'''Buckskin Games'''- | *'''Buckskin Games'''- | ||
*'''Confidence Course'''- | *'''Confidence Course'''- | ||
*'''Motocross'''- | *'''Motocross'''- | ||
*'''Patrol Challenge''' - | *'''Patrol Challenge''' - | ||
*'''Pioneering'''- | *'''Pioneering'''- | ||
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*'''Rappelling''' | *'''Rappelling''' | ||
=== Remote Centers === | ===Remote Centers=== | ||
*'''Conservation''' - | *'''Conservation''' - | ||
*'''Fishing''' - More than 20,000 [[bass (fish)|bass]], [[channel catfish]], [[bluegill]] and other fish were stocked in Fishhook Lake. | *'''Fishing''' - More than 20,000 [[bass (fish)|bass]], [[channel catfish]], [[bluegill]] and other fish were stocked in Fishhook Lake. | ||
=== Aquatics === | ===Aquatics=== | ||
*'''Raft Encounter''' | *'''Raft Encounter''' | ||
*'''Racing Shell Run'''- | *'''Racing Shell Run'''- | ||
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*'''Snorkel Search'''- | *'''Snorkel Search'''- | ||
=== Exhibits and Displays === | ===Exhibits and Displays=== | ||
*'''National Exhibits''' - | *'''National Exhibits''' - | ||
*'''Merit Badge Midway''' - | *'''Merit Badge Midway''' - | ||
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== Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous == | ==Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous== | ||
The Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous was held on the evening of Monday, August 9. | The Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous was held on the evening of Monday, August 9. | ||
[[Image:93JamboRendezvous.jpg|thumb|right|Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous patch.]] | [[Image:93JamboRendezvous.jpg|thumb|right|Order of the Arrow Jamboree Rendezvous patch.]] | ||
== Severe weather == | ==Severe weather== | ||
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"></ref> This storm deposited over 3 inches of rain on the jamboree site in a 13 hour period.<ref name="NYT"></ref> | 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 | ||
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| title=Scout Spirit Shines In Spite of Rain | |||
| newspaper=Jamboree Today | |||
| volume=XIII | |||
| issue=4 | |||
| pages=1 | |||
| year=1993 | |||
| date=August 7, 1993 | |||
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}}</ref> This storm deposited over 3 inches of rain on the jamboree site in a 13 hour period.<ref name="NYT">{{Citation | |||
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| title=For Scouts, a Merit Badge for Levee-Building | |||
| newspaper=Special to the New York Times | |||
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| pages=25 | |||
| year=1993 | |||
| date=August 8, 1993 | |||
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}}</ref> | |||
== 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 == | ==See also== | ||
[[National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)]] | [[National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America)]] | ||
