2013 National Scout Jamboree

Building the Summit

Construction workers rush to put the finishing touches on the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia, before the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "Major Consturction Complete; Finishing Touches Remain."

Checking In at the 2013 National Jamboree

Eagle Scout Robert Spahn from the jamboree registration staff explains the new jamboree credentials to a new arrival. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is being hosted at the Bechtel Scout Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Bunked Cots!

Eagle Scout Nick Mainz, who will staff the Brownsea Island program area, assembles his bunk bed cot at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Jamboree staff members sleep four to a tent in Base Camp Echo. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Not So Shady

Eagle Scout Cameron Thopp helpfully returns lost sunglasses to another staff member at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Dancing in the Aisles

Jamboree staff members take to the aisles of AT&T stadium as Mark Rivera and his band rock the crowd the day before 30,000 Scouts and Venturers descend on the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "Concert Wows; AT&T CEO Applauds Jamboree Staff."

Scout Crossing

Signs like these remind everyone who will be owning the road during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Mountain Fog at the Summit

The morning fog slowly drifts out of Sub Camp D at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. The Summit is nestled in the West Virginia mountains, inviting fog to pool in low areas each morning. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Over and Out

Scouts and Venturers at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree enjoy the paddleboards on Goodrich Lake at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree.

Welcome to Jamboree National Forest

A U.S. Forest Service ranger discusses nature conservation with Scouts and Venturers at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Bechtel Scout Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. The jamboree site, nestled in the New River Gorge in West Virginia, is declared a U.S. National Forest for the duration of the event. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "Outdor Ethics Area a Natural for Scouts."

Pulp and Paper

Fred Linton of the U.S. Forest Service works with Scouts who are earning the Pulp and Paper merit badge at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree. This photo appears in "Conservation Trail Offers Merit Badges, Patches... and Shade."

Climbing at The Rocks

A Scout ascends the wall at the Rocks at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today. This image appears in "The Rocks Gets Rock-Solid Endorsement."

Working the Ropes

A Scout rappels at Boulder Cove during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

An Aquatic Venture

Venturers at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree participate in an aquatic challenge course on Goodrich Lake at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree.

Down by the Sea Side

Scouts and Venturers make their way along Goodrich Lake during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Men Can Cook!

Scouts and Venturers prepare three meals each day for themselves throughout the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held for the first time at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Who Wants Seconds?

Scouts and Venturers prepare three meals each day for themselves throughout the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held for the first time at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "‘Half Troops’ Option May Help Your Council Send More Scouts to the Jamboree."

Come on Down!

A crowd of 50,000 Scouts, Venturers, and guests fills AT&T Summit Stadium during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Cubbing the Jamboree

Cub Scout mascots T.C., Baloo, and Akela appear at AT&T Summit Stadium during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

The Scout Oath

More than 36,000 Scouts and Venturers from across the nation join in reciting the Scout Oath during the opening show of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held for the first time at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "Taylor Made Makes Opening Show; Gov. Welcomes Scouts and Venturers."

Jamboree Memories

A Scout who just moved into Camp Delta captures the first moments of the opening show in AT&T Stadium at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "LIVE: You Report the Jamboree Opening Show."

Taylor Made Makes the Opening Show

Billboard-charted country band Taylor Made performs at the opening show of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held for the first time at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. This image appears in "Taylor Made Makes Opening Show; Gov. Welcomes Scouts and Venturers."

"Drink and Pee!!!"

With references to Star Trek and MASH, a whiteboard outside one of the jamboree medical centers reminds everyone to stay well hydrated during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Poncho for Two

Scouts and Venturers scramble for cover as the skies open with rain at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for . This image appears in "The Summit is Ready to Weather the Storm."

History is Alive

Scouts and Venturers at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree visit history with an enactment of the original Brownsea Island at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the National Scout Jamboree.