8/18/2009      I want to go to WashJam! (How to get there...)

Here's a handy map, with circles and arrows.

Or just head for 47.145306,-122.584248 read more »

8/16/2009      Online registration has closed? Can we still attend?

Of course! We expect quite a few people will arrive and register on site - maybe as many as 30% of all participants.

We've discontinued online registration to give the office staff and registration team a couple of days to catch their breath and get ready for WashJam.

read more »

8/9/2009      Accomodations and food are provided, right? No....

Here's what you'll get if you are coming to WashJam:

• A great activities program all day Friday and Saturday for Cubs, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturing
• Two great evening shows
• Exhibits, demonstrations, food vendors
• All kinds of religious services Sunday morning
• A place to camp
• Water - but we read more »

8/2/2009      Are we really registered for WashJam? What if we need to add people?

Check out the expanded information in our Registration FAQ. If you have only registered for information at WashJam.org, you are not really registered to attend WashJam. read more »

7/27/2009      New Leader's Guide Available

Leaders - the information you've been asking for is now online. Look for the new leader's guide here. read more »

7/19/2009      WashJam - Your Summer Destination

How are you getting to WashJam?

Here's one Kirkland troop's plan:

"We're organizing a five-day bike trip for our troop, ending at WashJam. We're starting up by the Canada border, ferrying to the Olympic peninsula, and then coming across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and down to WashJam." read more »

7/14/2009      New Program Posters for Boy Scouts and Varsity

Want a quick glance at the Boy Scout and Varsity programs at WashJam? Check out these posters:

Boy Scout program poster

Varsity program poster read more »

7/9/2009      Deadline for WashJam custom apparel extended

Check the link at the left side of the home page for the "Online Store". The ordering deadline for custom WashJam 2009 apparel has been extended to 7/15/09. See you at WashJam! read more »

7/3/2009      Would you like updated information on WashJam?

We have two mailing lists for WashJam. By registering on this web site, you will receive bulletins from now until the event.

When you actually register for WashJam (fill out the forms, pay the fees), you will be on a mailing list for leader updates.

And if you would like little read more »

6/26/2009      One-day advance registration now online

The full WashJam 2009 experience starts with your arrival Thursday afternoon 8/20 and ends Sunday afternoon 8/23. There will be a full day of program activities for Cubs, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturing on Friday and Saturday, plus religious services and some programs on Sunday.

The Cub Scout program is read more »

6/26/2009      Are we registered yet?

Registration on this website is not registration for WashJam! You need to use the registration links under the welcome message on the WashJam home page to pay for youth and adult registrations.

We've used this site for several months to collect information about attendance and interests, and to create read more »

6/21/2009      Check out the Cub Scout program poster!

Here's a poster that gives a taste of the great program planned for Cub Scouts. read more »

6/14/2009      What do our Scouts get for $35? ($45 starting July 1)

Is WashJam a good value? Let's see... read more »

6/4/2009      Who will we meet at WashJam?

How about...

Scouts from all over - We have reservations and firm commitments from Scouts from the Western Washington councils (Chief Seattle, Pacific Harbors, and Mt. Baker), central and eastern Washington councils (Grand Columbia and Blue Mountain), Cascade Pacific council in Oregon and southwest Washington, and Scouts Canada.

5/17/2009      Getting Ready: A beautiful day on site

The WashJam committee visited the site on a beautiful day. Check out the pictures! read more »

5/4/2009      Decided? Undecided?

What has your Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, Ship, or Post decided about attending WashJam? Even if you're not ready to register yet, we'd like to know.

Please fill out this brief survey and help us "Be Prepared!" read more »

4/3/2009      WashJam Leader's Guide Now Available

The WashJam 2009 Leader's Guide is now available. In it, you'll find:

• The WashJam program schedule
• A description of the WashJam program
• Registration information
• Facilities information and a map to our Ft. Lewis site

4/3/2009      LDS Participation at WashJam 2009

The following statement by Elder Perrin Walker, Area Authority Seventy, provides direction for LDS units attending 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 read more »

3/16/2009      WashJam 2009 Registration Policies

Register 60% or more of your leaders and participants before July 1 and receive:

• A special edition WashJam patch for each person registered
• Preferred seating at the Friday and Saturday evening shows
• Campsite selection options
• Reduced registration fee of $35 per participant or leader.  ($45 starting July 1)

3/16/2009      Staffing Opportunities for Adult Volunteers

Do you have a little time in August? You could be on the WashJam staff! Join us and help make WashJam a great event and a great kickoff to BSA's centennial year.

We have staff opportunities in all areas:

• Cub Scout Program
• Boy Scout Program
• Varsity Program
• Venturing read more »

3/8/2009      The Mountain Man Rendezvous is Coming!

Be prepared for an exciting “Mountain Man Rendezvous” for all Varsity and older Scouts at WashJam 2009, August 20-23. “We’ve done the rendezvous activities before at other events, and they are always extremely popular, “ says Terry Lemon, Varsity Scout WashJam program chair.

Varsity Scouting is a program for read more »

3/8/2009      WashJam 2009 patch design features BSA Centennial

Check out our WashJam patch design in the upper left of the WashJam.org website home page. An eagle soars in front of majestic Mt. Rainier on a multicolor background of purple, magenta, and gold.

Mt. Rainier will be a dramatic backdrop to the WashJam site at N. Fort Lewis, read more »

11/14/2008      Register Now for WashJam 2009!