Welcome to the 9th Great Lakes Jamboree
The longest continuous running Jambo in Ontario
2010 Let's Do It Again!
On behalf of the staff I would like to extend an invitation to all Scouts, Scouters, Guides and Guiders within the World Brotherhood of Scouting and Guiding to attend and be part of this wonderful Jamboree experience.
The dates for this Jamboree of Fun, Challenging Adventure are July 10 – 17, 2010.
Jambo 9 will be at Camp BEL at Dorchester near London Ontario!! Some of the Jambo program areas have been modified based on test programs we ran in 2008. When you read the full package you will notice that the hike program has been tweaked again with new locations for the day hike area and how it has been modified. The overnight 25 KM hike on the Bruce Trail for senior Scouts has been lengthened slightly.
The main on-site villages have also been modified to allow for more hands on time for each youth using the village. Brent and his team which ran such a great overnight Brownsea challenge will be back bringing the number of onsite villages to 7 from 5 in 2008. A full 5 nights of Subcamp program with 2 nights of camp wide program. There are 2 levels of canoe action, repel towers, climbing wall, archery, rifle ranges, blacksmith forge, 2 levels of hikes and much more. Special Opening and Closing ceremonies will add to your Jamboree Adventure.
The mystery tour out trip that was so well received last Jambo has been added to so that it will be a Troop favourite. As well we have added a second, different Mystery tour for returning Troops so you get a new experience from 2008. We have also added a “Geocaching Adventure” day program for off-site action as well. Each Troop will have 1 main out trip and 1 other if desired at no additional cost.
Cost for the Jamboree is $225 / youth, $100 /leader, plus your troop registration fee. This includes everything except your food and how you get to the site and home again. We are always looking to maintain the price as low as possible while providing the best activities and experience for your Troop. As a team, we feel this is still the best deal anywhere for your youth in the summer of 2010.
Scouters, I urge you to read and share the details inside of this package with your youth to see how you and your Troop can have a GREAT summer Jamboree experience.
Act Quick! We will be cutting off registrations at 700. Don’t miss out!
Yours In Scouting
Steve (SKIP) Locke
Camp Chief – Jambo 2010