What is WashJam 2009?
WashJam is a regional Jamboree for the members of Boy Scouts of America.
Who is organizing WashJam?
WashJam 2009 is a joint project of the Chief Seattle Council and Pacific Harbors
Council of Boy Scouts of America. Volunteers from these and other councils in western
Washington and the surrounding region are participating in the planning and staffing
of the event.
What is the mission of WashJam?
The mission of WashJam 2009 is to deliver an exciting, high quality jamboree-like
experience to the participating Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers of Washington.
Who can attend WashJam?
All registered youth members and registered volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America
are invited. We also invite members of Scouts Canada.
What is the schedule for WashJam?
Arrivals begin Thursday afternoon August 20, and the program begins Friday morning,
August 21. The program continues through Sunday afternoon, August 23 with activities
for all Scouts during the day and stage shows Friday and Saturday evenings. There
will be multiple religious services for all Scouts on Sunday and a closing ceremony
Sunday afternoon. Units may camp through Sunday night and depart Monday if they
wish.
What does WashJam 2009 cost?
The fee for participants and leaders who are camping is $35 per person through June
30, and $45 after that. This fee covers the cost of the site, facilities, program,
and activities.
For Cub Scouts who attend for one day and are not camping, the single day fee is
$20.
Can Cub Scout Packs camp at WashJam?
We'll certainly have room. Packs need to follow the age-appropriate rules for Cub
Scout camping, including leadership training and other requirements.
Can I register for WashJam 2009 now?
Yes! You can register online, by mail, or by phone. To register online
or by mail, use the links on the home page of www.washjam.org.
To register by phone, call the Chief Seattle Council camping department at 206-725-5200.
Can I register as an individual Scout?
Participation at WashJam requires adult leadership, so units (packs, troops, teams,
crews, and ships) register rather than individuals.
What is included with the participation fee? How about meals?
The fee pays for the facilities, activities, and programs at WashJam. We supply
water, but units are responsible for their own food and camping gear. There will
be food vendors on site for snacks.
Do we camp at WashJam? Are there cabins, tents, or what?
This will be a camping event. Generally Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing
crews will register as a 'unit' and make their plans to camp together. They will
be responsible for their own tents, food, and cooking. We will require units to
follow the Boy Scouts of America safety and youth protection rules found in the
"Guide to Safe Scouting".
http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx
. These rules are different for each age group. They apply to all overnight outings,
and include having properly qualified adult leadership and an approved tour permit.
Cub Scout leaders in particular should be familiar with the policies on Cub Scout
camping becasue they require specific leader training and have age-specific rules
within the Cub Scout program.
I'm an LDS leader/Scout and I'm concerned about the schedule. We have restrictions
on Sunday activities. How do we participate in WashJam?
Approval has been received for participation by LDS Scout Units in WashJam 2009,
with activities planned for Sunday in keeping with the spirit of the Sabbath.
President Charles W. Dahlquist, the Young Men's General President, will be attending
and will speak at Sacrament Meeting Sunday morning and at a Fireside program Sunday
evening. To minimize travel on Sunday, LDS units will break camp after breakfast
on Monday, unless otherwise directed by their Stake President.
Are medical forms required? Do we use the old or new BSA medical forms?
Yes, leaders should have medical forms for all participants and leaders on hand
when they arrive. Either form is acceptable - the 'old' medical forms are good for
all Scouting activities through the end of 2009.
I don't see an answer to my question here. How do I find out more?
Here are some resources:
- Your unit commissioner will receive information from the district - they'll be happy
to help you
- More information will be available at roundtable, and roundtable is a great place
to go to improve all aspects of your unit program
- Register at this site and we'll send you e-mail about once a month
- Go to the contacts page and send an e-mail to one of the contacts there