General Knowledge
July 19-28, 2023
What are the dates for the 2023 NatJambo?
12 on or before the first day of the Jamboree.
What is the minimum age to attend the Jamboree as a participant?
Serves as the troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster.
Who is ASM #1?
3 Troops and 1 Patrol
What does the GNYC Contingent consist of?
1937
When was the First NatJambo held?
The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years after being cancelled due to a polio outbreak. The 1937 jamboree in Washington attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin.
Onsite Jamboree programming, Food, Cot, Troop Dining Fly’s, Tables, Propane, Stoves, Troop Cook Kits, Participant recognition package.
What is provided for each participant by National?
First Class
What is the minimum rank a scout must be to attend?
Required to hold either current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificates or a current healthcare license (MD, DO, APRN, RN, PA, Paramedic, EMT).
What's required of the Unit Care Provider?
A current BSA membership
What requirement goes for ALL attendees?
1981 to 2010
When were Jambo's held at Fort AP Hill, the offical site before the Summit?
All participants 18 years of age and older who are registered in Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouting, or as an adult volunteer.
Who must take YPT training?
$2100 or $2350
What is the Participant Fee if you signed up before and after Nov. 1?
Troop Activities
Physical Arrangements
Scheduling and Records
What are the primary roles for ASM1, ASM2 and ASM3 respectively?
40
What is the maximum troop size, including youth and leaders?
"Forward"
What is the theme at the 2023 NatJambo?
Must be housed as an adult due to age, while allowed to participate in program consistent with their younger counterparts.
Who are Young Adults?
April 30th at Midnight
When does registration close?
6 in total, one center portion surrounded by 5.
22, each 9' by 9'6"
What is the maximum number of tents per Campsite?
This word is used primarily by the Scouting program following the first Boy Scout event in 1920.
What is a Jamboree? Baden-Powell deliberately chose the name "jamboree" where attendees were warmly welcomed attending this first Boy Scout rally or meeting with the word "jambo."
15,000 and 4,000
What is the anticipated number of attendees for the 2023 NatJambo? 15,000 attendees and 4,000 JST/Staff.
Solar panels
What is the easiest way to keep my phone charged?
$1650
What should a youth attendee's total payments be on March 1?
40 or lower (hint: medical requirement!)
What is the Maximum BMI permitted? The Jamboree cannot accept for participation any adult applicant with a BMI of 40.0 or higher.
73,610
What was the attendance of the most attended Jambo? 73,610 is the combined number for the 1973 Jambo, hosted at two locations simultaneously - Idaho and Pennsylvania.