The 2005 National Scout Jamboree will be held from Monday, 25 July 2005 through Wednesday, 3 August 2005 at Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia near Bowling Green in Caroline County . 

While driving on Fort A. P. Hill roads, be sure to obey all traffic rules.  There is one spot shortly after entering the base near a residential area where the speed limit takes a quick decrease.  There are two deaf children in the area.  You will be stopped and possibly arrested if you exceed the speed limit!

The Merit Badge Midway is in the East End of the Public Parking Area.  The Electronics Merit Badge Booth is in a tent 120 ft. x 20 ft tent at the Midway.  All part-time volunteers should initially report to the Registration booth at the Electronics Merit Badge Booth.

Booth operation hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Part-time volunteers who have completed the Youth Protection Training and the booth training should plan on arriving at the Merit Badge Midway 1hour prior to the booth opening.  You should also allow about 30 plus minutes from the time you enter Fort A. P. Hill until you arrive at the Merit Badge Midway. 

Completion of the BSA’s Youth Protection training for adult leaders is required of each Jamboree volunteer.  Each volunteer must provide proof of current certification upon arrival at the Merit Badge Midway. 

It will be hot and humid during the Jamboree.  Outside temperatures may exceed 100 degrees.  Our booths will be in large 20 ft x 120 ft tent and it will be even hotter in the tents. There could also be severe storms.  It is important that you drink plenty of water.  It is estimated that you may need to consume at least 1.5  - 2 gallons per day. Coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks do not satisfy this requirement. 

Special t-shirts will be provided to volunteers at the training sessions.  Registered Scouters may wear their scout uniform along with the booth t-shirt.

ID tags and lanyards will be provided to each volunteer.

Electronics Merit Badge Booth volunteers should attend a training program either on Saturday, 23 July 2005 or Sunday, 24 July 2005 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The training program will be held at the Dominion Virginia Power facility at 5000 Dominion Boulevard , Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.

Electronics Merit Badge Booth volunteers should attend a training program on Sunday, 22 July 2001 from 2:00 PM t0 4:00 PM. The training program will be held at the Dominion Virginia Power facility at 5000 Dominion Boulevard , Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. 

Snack and Jamboree memorabilia can be purchased at any of the three Jamboree Trading Posts.

Alcohol, non-prescription drugs and firearms are not permitted at the Jamboree.  You should not smoke on occasions when, by doing so, it would subject the Boy Scouts of America to adverse criticism by the public.

For volunteer questions contact Ralph Russell at emeritbadges@ieee.org.