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
68,000
Rifle targets at range.
60,000
Clay targets at range.
heard at
"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