Northern Tier - Minnesota

Eagle Scout Bradley Miller of North Carolina was the first to arrive. Very soon he was joined by 40,000 fellow Scouts and leaders as they gathered last summer at Fort A. P. Hill in the Virginia countryside to participate in the 2001 National Scout Jamboree.
There to welcome them were Chief Scout Executive Roy L. Williams and Jamboree Chairman John Gottschalk. The mission of the jamboree, they promised, was to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone who attended. The Scouts would have fun and be challenged to try new things, learn new skills, and test those skills. For 10 very special days, they would see and be part of Scouting in action.
The spirit and brotherhood of Scouting came alive at the jamboree. Four action centers offered activities from archery and orienteering to an obstacle course and a BMX dirt bicycle track. Aquatic activities ranged from fishing, canoeing, and rowing to kayaking, scuba, and snorkeling.
The activities and technology may have changed, but the Scout Oath and Law that bound all participants at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree was the same Oath and Law that bound participants at the very first national jamboree in 1937. The timeless values were as obvious as the jamboree flags and banners. "Strong Values, Strong Leaders" was more than just the jamboree theme; it was Scouting in action.

"Strong Values, Strong Leaders" was more than just the jamboree theme;
it was Scouting in action.

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Last updated on April 9, 2009