Jamboree On The Air
Scouts talking to scouts around the world. The 51st Annual Jamboree On The Air will again take place the third weekend of October, KØBSA will be returning again to Rum River Scout Camp, located five miles north of Anoka. We will be open to the public from 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, October 18. Jamboree on the Air is open to Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Scouters or any person interested in amateur radio. Please stop in for a few hours to experience the fun!
The annual Scout Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), is the highlight of the Radio Scouting calendar, with over a quarter of a million Scouts and Guides taking part. Each year, there are around 5,000 amateur radio stations taking part, spread over nearly 100 countries. For two days on the third weekend in October, Scouts exchange greetings and news of Scouting with other members of the world’s largest youth movement. The conversations can be with someone in a neighboring town or on the other side of the world. For boys and girls in isolated communities or islands, JOTA is often the first confirmation that Scouting is much the same all around the world. For many youngsters taking part, JOTA increases their international
awareness in a practical and interesting way. Friendships are created and sometimes, lifelong links established. Experience the opportunity to...
- Talk to other scouts around the US and possibly around the world
- Learn how to send morse code between your friends
- Explore wireless digital communications
- Learn the art of foxhunting - finding hidden transmitters
- Enjoy the fun of Amateur Radio
Event Details
Colbert Activity Building
Rum River Scout Camp
$2 Per Youth
Questions? call: 952-593-9641 or email: jota@k0bsa.org
