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Welcome to the 2023 National Scout Jamboree

Scouts and Mountaineers come together at the Summit Bechtel Reserve for a unique STEM adventure during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree, July 19 - 28.

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WVU JAMBOREE SBS STAFF

Impact the next generation of Mountaineers

Mountaineers Go First!

Want to help represent WVU at the Jamboree? We're hiring! Volunteering to work with Science Behind the Sport at the Jamboree is a fantastic way to give back while having an amazing Jamboree experience of your own. You'll be awarded a $500 stipend, have all of your Jamboree registration fees covered by WVU, and earn community service hours.

Science behind the sport

Students try out ziplining.

Zip Lining

Understand the STEM principles related to calculating your maximum speed while riding a zip line.  


Scout riding a mountain bike down a trail

Cycling

Deepen your passion for cycling while learning how STEM relates to one of the greatest inventions of all time, the bicycle! 


Student rock climbs

Climbing

Hoist your STEM knowledge to new heights by exploring a variety of rock climbing related concepts.    


Scout riding skateboard on a quarter pipe.

Skateboarding

Drop in and discover STEM as it relates to riding a skateboard.

line of scouts shoot bow and arrows on the archery range

Archery

Take aim on learning how fundamental principles of STEM can help you hit the bullseye!  

group of scouts stand up paddle boarding.

Paddling

Let your understanding of STEM concepts make a splash while perfecting your paddle stroke. 

PATCHES AND PRIZES

When Scouts complete the Science Behind the Sport activities, they earn a WVU patch. They must collect all 6 to earn the WVU National Scout Jamboree center patch. 

2023 patch design

How to Win Big

Scouts must engage with WVU students and staff at each Science Behind the Sport program area to earn a patch. If scouts also participate in each adventure activity (shoot archery, ride a bike, go climbing, etc.) they can earn a limited edition center patch! Scouts can take their full set of 6 patches to the WVU Action Point tent to collect the center patch (only 500 limited edition center patches will be award during the Jamboree!). While visiting the WVU Action Point tent, they can also enter the free raffle to win some really awesome WVU prizes!   

Eagle Scout Scholarship

Leadership scholarship

A Scholarship for Eagle Scouts

Are you an Eagle Scout? WVU rewards success in organizations with a  leadership scholarship that will help you go to college. 

Learn more about WVU Leadership Scholarship 

Did You Know?

President Gee poses at top overlooking the Summit.

President Gee is an Eagle Scout

students wearing WVU gear in Jamboree

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BSA Related Degrees

WVU offers two exciting new degree programs that are focused specifically on preparing you for a future in scouting. 

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