Press Releases

Scouting Gets First Class Stamp of Approval
The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its ‘stamp of approval’ to celebrate 100 years of the U.S. scouting movement. The 44-cent first-class Scouting stamp, available nationwide today, was dedicated at the National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, where more than 30,000 scouts from around the nation set up camp for 10 days of premier scouting fun during the organization’s centennial anniversary.

Boys’ Life, Yomega, and the Boy Scouts of America Seek To Break Long-Time Yo-Yo Guinness Record™!
Yo-Yo til’ you drop! On Thursday, July 29th, 5,000 of the more than 37,000 Scouts attending the 2010 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, will attempt to break the long standing Guinness World Record™ for most people yo-yoing simultaneously. Published by the BSA, Boys’ Life Magazine is responsible for coordinating the event, in conjunction with Yomega

Boys’ Life Magazine Hosts World-Renowned Authors 
Boys’ Life magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, is hosting world-renowned authors Christopher Paolini, (Eragon, Inheritance Cyle Book Series), James Patterson (Daniel X and Maximum Ride Book Series) and Michael Scott (The Alchemist, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series), at the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree, to be held in Caroline County Virginia, from July 26th- August 4, 2010. The authors will speak at several stage shows on the 12,000 acre Fort A.P. Hill Jamboree site and will meet many of the 37,000 Scouts, ages 12-17, who are attending the 10- day event. Sponsors of the authors’ appearances include Boys’ Life, Hachette Little Brown Books and Random House Publishing, who will provide free copies of the author’s books for several hundred Scouts on July 27th, 28th and 30th. The Scouts will have a chance to have their new books signed and many will receive custom-made patches, chapter samplers and other fun giveaways!

Fort A.P. Hill Is Buzzing With Anticipation!
If scientists measure sudden bursts of energy across the nation over the next ten days, the top readings will pulse from Fort A.P. Hill, Va. More than 45,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders are heralding the grand celebration of 100 years of Scouting in America at the opening of the Boy Scouts of America’s 2010 National Scout Jamboree.

Fort A.P. Hill Is Buzzing With Anticipation!
If scientists measure sudden bursts of energy across the nation over the next ten days, the top readings will pulse from Fort A.P. Hill, Va. More than 45,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders are heralding the grand celebration of 100 years of Scouting in America at the opening of the Boy Scouts of America’s 2010 National Scout Jamboree.

Boys’ Life Magazine Hosts World-Renowned Authors
Boys’ Life magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, is hosting world-renowned authors Christopher Paolini, (Eragon, Inheritance Cyle Book Series), James Patterson (Daniel X and Maximum Ride Book Series) and Michael Scott (The Alchemist, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series), at the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree, to be held in Caroline County Virginia, from July 26th- August 4, 2010. The authors will speak at several stage shows on the 12,000 acre Fort A.P. Hill Jamboree site and will meet many of the 37,000 Scouts, ages 12-17, who are attending the 10- day event. Sponsors of the authors’ appearances include Boys’ Life, Hachette Little Brown Books and Random House Publishing, who will provide free copies of the author’s books for several hundred Scouts on July 27th, 28th and 30th. The Scouts will have a chance to have their new books signed and many will receive custom-made patches, chapter samplers and other fun giveaways!

Boys’ Life, Yomega, and the Boy Scouts of America Seek To Break Long-Time Yo-Yo Guinness Record™!
Yo-Yo til’ you drop! On Thursday, July 29th, 5,000 of the more than 37,000 Scouts attending the 2010 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, will attempt to break the long standing Guinness World Record™ for most people yo-yoing simultaneously. Published by the BSA, Boys’ Life Magazine is responsible for coordinating the event, in conjunction with Yomega.

Scouting Gets First-Class Stamp of Approval
The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its ‘stamp of approval’ to celebrate 100 years of the U.S. scouting movement. The 44-cent first-class Scouting stamp, available nationwide today, was dedicated at the National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, where more than 30,000 scouts from around the nation set up camp for 10 days of premier scouting fun during the organization’s centennial anniversary.

Technology Drives 2010 National Scout Jamboree
When the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, the latest advancement in communication was the manual telephone switchboard. Now, as the BSA celebrates its 100th Anniversary this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, modern technology is helping assure this week’s event is fun and educational for the nearly 45,000 Scouts and Scouters in attendance—and the millions who are enjoying the jamboree from their homes.

For Scouts, Jamboree Feels Like Home
For millions of Americans, the term “Boy Scout camping” evokes images of tents dotting the woods and kids roasting marshmallows over a campfire. But for the almost 35,000 Scouts and adult leaders who have pitched their tents at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, camping is not without some of the comforts of home.

Scouts Prepared for Historic ‘Shining Light Across America’
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and Miss USA Rima Fakih are among the celebrities who will participate in one of the most historic events in the 100-year history of the Boy Scouts of America on Saturday, July 31.

Scouts Stay in Shape at 2010 Jamboree
Thousands of Scouts are living up to their promise to keep themselves physically strong this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree by taking part in activities—such as such as BMX, rappelling, swimming, scuba, and bikathalon—that promote physical fitness, coordination, balance, and good health.

Scouts at 2010 Jamboree Celebrate Adventure and Continue Journey
Thousands of Scouts are living up to their promise to keep themselves physically strong this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree by taking part in activities—such as such as BMX, rappelling, swimming, scuba, and bikathalon—that promote physical fitness, coordination, balance, and good health.