2010 National Jamboree

"What troop will I be in?" is one of the first questions asked by jamboree participants. This may be the first time a Scout will be away from home for an extended period of time. Joining 111 other boys in a new situation can seem daunting.

As it turns out, fitting in is not difficult. All Scouts and leaders attending  the jamboree and tour share the common values and experiences of Scouting.  It doesn't take long for boys to discover they have friends from across town and around the world...they've just never met! That is the magic of a national jamboree.

Scouts from Greater Yosemite Council will be assigned to one of three troops by the jamboree committee. The Scoutmasters and Junior Leaders for these troops have already been selected.

Troop Assignment

Troop assignment is not a scientific process; however, here are some basic guidelines:

1. Junior leaders are chosen by the jamboree Scoutmasters. If a Scout has applied to become a junior leader, his assignment will be determined by this selection process.
2. Scoutmasters who have sons attending the jamboree may chose to have, or not have, their sons in their troop.
3. Every participating Scout may choose a "buddy" who will be assigned to the same troop. Both "buddy" Scouts must agree to the arrangement.
4. When possible, geographic and metropolitan location will be considered in making troop assignments.
5. Scouts and/or parents may request a specific troop. While a request may be taken into consideration, it will not be the determining factor in troop assignment.
6. Boys who register after troops are formed (June, 2009) will be assigned to a troop based on available space.
7. All troop assignments are made by the jamboree committee. Scoutmasters may not "trade" Scouts. If a troop change is needed, the jamboree committee will make the reassignment. Scouts and/or parents requesting a change in troop assignment should contact the jamboree committee chairman, Cliff Bailey.

Patrol Assignment

Patrols are the functioning unit of a troop. Patrol members eat together, sleep together, and travel together. They are accountable as a group for maintaining their scout spirit, equipment and campsite. The patrol, under the direction of the patrol leader, decides on a name, emblem, flag and call.

Patrol assignments are made on a geographic basis when possible. This allows Scouts to more easily meet and communicate prior to the jamboree.

The dynamics of a patrol can sometimes make a change in patrol assignment beneficial. Patrol assignments within a troop can be made by the Scoutmaster with jamboree committee approval. Scouts and/or parents requesting a patrol change within the same troop should contact their jamboree troop Scoutmaster.