Major Activities

Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp, today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. Youth and adults take advantage of the ranch's camping, training, and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers its Fall Adventure and Kanik winter program.

More than 820,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques have helped maintain the ranch's wilderness flavor.

The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, from the Native Americans who made this arid land their home to the land barons of the 19th century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical buildings, including the St. James Hotel—site of at least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.

National Jamboree Information Quick Links:

Jambo-Gram 01 - March 2009 Jambo-Gram 02 - May 2009 Jambo-Gram 03 - June 2009 Jambo-Gram 04 - October 2009 Jambo-Gram 05 - November 2009 Jambo-Gram06 - January 2010 Jambo-Gram 07 - March 2010

NEW 2010 JAMBO VIDEO

How to apply

Palmetto Council Jamboree Participant Guide

Council JSP Order Form

Important Council Jamboree Due Dates

January 31, 2010 - Jamboree Physical Forms Due

February 1, 2010 - Council contingent extra merchandise order form due

Parent & Visitor Information

The jamboree will be open to visitors every day beginning Wednesday, July 28, and continuing through Tuesday, August 3. Visitor hours are 9 am to 5 pm, with the following excepitons:

Wednesday, July 28: 11 am to 5 pm.
Saturday, July 31: 9 am to 11 pm (to allow for arena show attendance only)

There are no accommodations on site for visitors, including RV, tentage, or fixed housing. Upon entering the jamboree site, guests will be directed tot he public information tent in the main parking lot. Here, they will receive directions to regions, subcamps, or activity areas.

Visiting Scouts will not be able to participate in Action Center and/or Program activities.

Be Prepared - For Jamboree Weather

Weather at the Jamboree is typical for Bowling Green, Virginia, in the summer. While the average temperature in July and August is 87 to 65 degrees, temperature extremes have varied from a high of 104 to a low of 43 degrees. In addition to the heat, July has the highest amount of average precipitation for the year (including thunderstorms), contributing to the high humidity. The exciting high-adventure activities, long days, and short nights are in a non-air-conditioned environment, and you are subject to walking 5 to 10 miles per day. You should be capable of walking steadily for an hour without rest in high temperatures and humidity or rethink your participation.

The Palmetto Council will not offer a council sponsored Philmont contingent in 2010. Units who may want to form a contingent themselves will benefit form the information in the link below.

2010 Philmont Registration info Height/ weight requirements

2011 Registration Form