The purpose of the 2012 Summit Shakedown is to test various components of the new jamboree model on-site at the Summit with a manageable but meaningful number of staff and participants. The format will be a "long weekend," starting on Friday morning, July 13, and ending on Tuesday morning, July 17.
Daily Schedule and Program Content
The particular program elements to be included will primarily be those that are new to the Summit jamboree model and are not intended to represent all of the program elements to be offered in 2013.
High adventure program by patrols. Possible program elements (subject to change) are climbing, rappelling, canopy tour, zip lines, BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, shooting sports, and archery. No aquatics activities will be available on-site.
Age Requirements
Must be at least a First Class Scout.
You must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Summit Shakedown or 11 years old and have graduated from 6th grade.
Medical Requirements
Attendees are required to complete a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record - Part A, B and C >>>Required Medical Form
All participants must meet the BMI standards as outlined on the Jamboree website.
Cost
The fee to attend this event will be approximately $250. You must also be a registered and accepted participant for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be considered for a Shakedown Unit.
Included in Cost
All meals, beginning with lunch the day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure.
Tents, equipment, supplies, etc., similar to what will be provided at the 2013 Jamboree.
Transportation to and from the Summit.
Things to know
Participants and staff will bring only their personal gear, as is intended for the 2013 Jamboree.
All participants will use their own personal duffle bag to carry their personal items.
Uniforms will be worn for travel to and from the Summit but will not be required during the on-site or off-site program activities.
Daily Schedule and Program Content
The particular program elements to be included will primarily be those that are new to the Summit jamboree model and are not intended to represent all of the program elements to be offered in 2013.
High adventure program by patrols. Possible program elements (subject to change) are climbing, rappelling, canopy tour, zip lines, BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, shooting sports, and archery. No aquatics activities will be available on-site.
Age Requirements
Must be at least a First Class Scout.
You must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Summit Shakedown or 11 years old and have graduated from 6th grade.
Medical Requirements
Attendees are required to complete a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record - Part A, B and C >>>Required Medical Form
All participants must meet the BMI standards as outlined on the Jamboree website.
Cost
The fee to attend this event will be approximately $250. You must also be a registered and accepted participant for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be considered for a Shakedown Unit.
Included in Cost
All meals, beginning with lunch the day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure.
Tents, equipment, supplies, etc., similar to what will be provided at the 2013 Jamboree.
Transportation to and from the Summit.
Things to know
Participants and staff will bring only their personal gear, as is intended for the 2013 Jamboree.
All participants will use their own personal duffle bag to carry their personal items.
Uniforms will be worn for travel to and from the Summit but will not be required during the on-site or off-site program activities.
