jamboree rail

jamboree rail

Date published: 7/30/2010

jamboree facts

making friends across the world

Today is World Friendship Day. In recognition of that, National Scout Jamboree participants will join their brother Scouts from 26 other nations in activities including an early-morning opportunity to donate to the World Friendship Fund. There will also be visits from Medal of Honor recipient Leo Thorsness (1-5 p.m., NESA tent) and best-selling author James Patterson (4 p.m., Western Region Stage).

by the numbers

500,000

Air-rifle pellets for use at jamboree gun range.

68,000

Rifle targets at range.

60,000

Clay targets at range.

heard at the jamboree

"Fortunately it was a quick front that passed through really quickly. We're looking forward to pleasant weather for the rest of the jamboree."

--Boy Scouts spokesman Bob Dries