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A '''national Scout jamboree''' is a gathering, or [[jamboree (Scouting)|jamboree]] of thousands of members of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA), usually held every four years and organized by the BSA National Council. Referred to as "Jambo", or "the Jamboree", Scouts from all over the world have the opportunity to attend these jamborees, considered to be one of several unique experiences that the BSA offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in [[Washington D.C.]] to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed until 1937. The idea of holding the event on a regular basis did not take root at first, the next jamboree wasn't held until 1950 in [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], | A '''national Scout jamboree''' is a gathering, or [[jamboree (Scouting)|jamboree]] of thousands of members of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA), usually held every four years and organized by the BSA National Council. Referred to as "Jambo", or "the Jamboree", Scouts from all over the world have the opportunity to attend these jamborees, considered to be one of several unique experiences that the BSA offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in [[Washington D.C.]] to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed until 1937. The idea of holding the event on a regular basis did not take root at first, the next jamboree wasn't held until 1950 in [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], Pennsylvania<ref>http://www.nps.gov/archive/vafo/treese/treese8.htm</ref>. | ||
The jamborees were then held around the country as a means to promoting Scouting nationally. Since 1981, the [[U.S. Army]] has allowed the BSA to use [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]] as the home location of national Scout jamborees. A jamboree is held for ten consecutive days and offers many activities for youth participants and the 300,000 members of the general public who visit it. It is considered to be Scouting at its best. | The jamborees were then held around the country as a means to promoting Scouting nationally. Since 1981, the [[U.S. Army]] has allowed the BSA to use [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]] as the home location of national Scout jamborees. A jamboree is held for ten consecutive days and offers many activities for youth participants and the 300,000 members of the general public who visit it. It is considered to be Scouting at its best. | ||
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* (1935) [[Washington D.C.]]– celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BSA; cancelled due to [[Poliomyelitis|polio]] epidemic. | * (1935) [[Washington D.C.]]– celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BSA; cancelled due to [[Poliomyelitis|polio]] epidemic. | ||
* (1937) Washington D.C. | * (1937) Washington D.C. | ||
* (1950) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], | * (1950) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], Pennsylvania | ||
* (1953) [[Irvine Ranch]], California | * (1953) [[Irvine Ranch]], California | ||
* (1957) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], | * (1957) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], Pennsylvania | ||
* (1960) [[Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]]– celebrated the 50th anniversary of the BSA. | * (1960) [[Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]]– celebrated the 50th anniversary of the BSA. | ||
* (1964) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], Pennsylvania | * (1964) [[Valley Forge National Historical Park|Valley Forge]], Pennsylvania | ||
* (1969) [[Farragut State Park]], [[Idaho]] | * (1969) [[Farragut State Park]], [[Idaho]] | ||
* (1973) Farragut State Park, Idaho and [[Moraine State Park]], | * (1973) Farragut State Park, Idaho and [[Moraine State Park]], Pennsylvania | ||
* (1977) Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania | * (1977) Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania | ||
* (1981) [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]] | * (1981) [[Fort A.P. Hill]], [[Virginia]] | ||
