JAMBO Equipment / Money

Boys' Life and Scoutmaster Roetz recommend the following items:
-Water Bottle (Scouts should drink at least 1 quart per hour - there is plenty of water available at camp)
-Sunscreen (SPF 30 or more, re-applied after every couple of hours)
-Hat (Will be issued)
-Hand Sanitizer
-Lip Balm
-Rain Gear / Poncho
-Personal First Aid Kit (Make sure it has Moleskin - blisters are very common)
-Large Garbage bag - it always rains at Jambo. Encourage your scout to put their personal items and sleeping bag in a garbage bag during the day when not in their tent. This will help keep things dry.
-Flashlight
-Jambo Map (this is in the Scout Guide and a copy is in the July issue of Boy's Life).  The Scout Guide is also available at http://bsajamboree.org/filestore/jamboree/pdf/410-153.pdf.
-Jambo ID (Scouts will receive an ID card on arrival on Monday - they must carry this with them at all times)
-Comfortable Walking Shoes - (the boys will be walking A LOT - most days 5 miles or more). Please make sure your scout's shoes fit properly and are close toe hiking or walking shoes. Crocs or flip flops are appropriate only as shower shoes.
***Please put your Scout’s name and Troop 1743 on each item he wishes to keep***

Trunks / Locks:
-It is recommended that your Scout packs in a footlocker style water-proof trunk. These are readily available at places such as Wal-Mart.
-The trunks should be a size that can easily fit under your scout's cot. The recommended size is approximately 14H X 16W X 32L
-Your Scout should have a combo lock on their trunk.
-Combinations should be written on a piece of paper and given to ASM Anne Bussiere on Sunday so she can keep them all in a book should your scout forget their combination. Locks that require a key should not be used.

Gear:
-The day packs, jackets, and hats have not come in yet, but should be here this week, we hope to issue them on Sunday when we pack up.
-The Jambo neckerchief and slide will be issued to your scout on arrival at Jamboree. This is the only neck wear authorized.

Money at Camp:
-The Scouts will want money at Jambo whether for food and drinks or souvenirs. All Jambo activities are included in the fee already paid.
There are many options, including:
-Cash: Scoutmaster Roetz will hold and lock up any cash you would like held on behalf of your Scout.
-Credit or Debit Cards
-Jambo Bucks (A gift card that can be purchased at www.scoutstuff.org) All vendors will accept this card.
-The Smart Bracelet (Available at www.bsajamboree.org). These are issued through Freedom pay. This is a waterproof wristband that includes a bar code for your Scout. Each purchase will be debited from the pre-paid balance and you can monitor sending online. Like Jambo Bucks, all vendors will accept this form of payment.