Jambo Schedule, Visitors, and other items

-Scouts will be on the go from 7am until 10:30pm each day.
-Please encourage your Scout to rest up this week so they will be prepared.
-Each day there will be a flag raising and lowering.
-Our Troop is scheduled to visit Technology Quest on Wednesday, July 28th, from 1-4pm. This is a high tech exhibit. The boys can bring their cell phones and learn about taking photos, programming, etc.
-Please encourage your Scout to check out the Jambo Guide they were given (a copy can be found at http://bsajamboree.org/filestore/jamboree/pdf/410-153.pdf). It is packed with information about their upcoming experience, including details regarding the action areas, merit badge midway and more. Over 100 of the Merit Badges are being offered. We have not received word on whether any of the "Historical" merit badges will be offered.

Cell Phones for Scouts:
-Cell Phones may be left with the SM.
-AT&T is offering cell coverage, Wi-Fi, and recharging stations
-There are also free tethered phone and computers available for scout use

Contacting your Scout:
-Scouts can be reached via mail at:
(Name)
Jamboree Troop 1743
Subcamp 17
2010 National Scout Jamboree
Bowling Green, Va 22428-1743

-Emergency Contact: Jambo Emergency Number: 804-633-2222

-Contacting Scoutmaster Erich Roetz
Scoutmaster Roetz is planning to have his cell phone on and available to receive calls each day, using the following schedule:
7:30am - 8:30am
11:00am - 1:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cell number is 757-679-5580
-He is also going to try to check his e-mail account when he can: eroetz@cox.net.

Visitors: You may find the following link useful: bsajamboree.org/visitor.aspx
-Jambo is open daily from 9am to 5pm, except Saturday, July 31st (9am-11pm) and Sunday (1-5pm)
-Admission is $10 per person per day
-Visitors will receive an official visitors patch
-Like the Scouts, please wear comfortable shoes, and bring plenty of water and sunscreen
-The arena show is Saturday and expected to be very crowded. If you are visiting this day, arrive early, once the base capacity is reached, they will not allow additional visitors.
-If you are planning to visit and would like to meet up with your Scout, please try to e-mail Scoutmaster Roetz. He will let your Scout know when you will arrive. Generally, meeting at or about 9am at the campsite would be best.

Websites
There are several websites that are great sources of information while we are at Jambo. You might visit these:
-Bsajamboree.org
-Jambosubcamp17.com
-Jambotroop1743.blogspot.com (Scoutmaster Roetz will update as much as he is able)