New Jersey Statewide Scouting  Events

Updated April 22, 2010

Over the years several important Statewide gatherings of Scouts have ocurred.  We are actively seeking research materials and memorabilia documenting these events.

1976

A Mini Jamboree was held by Southern New Jersey Council - details needed.

 

1998

The Jersey Jamboree was held in the fall at Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ for 10,000 Scouts, 24 Councils, 7 States.  Scouting Magazine Article.


       Trader               Participant                      Jacket Patch                        Staff              Committee     Conservation Award
       

2004

The New Jersey State Police Camporee was held 10/22-24/2004 at Sea Girt National Guard/Police Training facility, Sea Girt, NJ, approximately 6,300 Scouts.   Scouting Magazine Article.

"Participating officers in last fall's New Jersey State Police camporee were (clockwise from top left) Trooper Dwight Payne, Sgt. First Class Stephen Hoptay, and K-9 Trooper Archer Jones with his dog, Nero. All of the officers are Eagle Scouts. Also attending were Troop 331 Scout Jamie Brooks of Pleasantville, N.J. (back row), and Troop 23 Eagle Scout T. J. Norman of Manahawkin, N.J. Cover photograph by Richard Bell."

      
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Note: A Boys' Life 2004 patch distributed at event - not shown

2007

The New Jersey State Police Camporee II was held 10/5-7/2007 at Sea Girt National Guard/Police Training facility, Sea Girt, NJ, approximately 10,000 Scouts attended.  The Star-Ledger Article, Asbury Park Press Article 1, Asbury Park Press Article 2, Toms River Times Article.  Honorees Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes, New Jersey State Police Superintendent; Robert C. Warner, President Jersey Shore Council, BSA; Astronaut Mario Runco, Jr.; Major General Glenn K. Rieth, Adjutant General of New Jersey; Ambassador William J. Hughes; and Dr. Hal A. Yocum as "Lord Baden Powell".  Largest Boy Scouting event in the United States in 2007.

 
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Note: Space Camp and Boys' Life 2006 patch distributed at event - not shown.

Girl Scouts

Please send us details on any New Jersey Statewide gatherings.

2011

Note: The Third NJ State Police Camporee has been announced for May 20-22, 2011 at the Sea Girt National Guard Training Facility

Girl Scouts

Please send us details on any New Jersey Statewide gatherings.

Lakewood BlueClaws

South Atlantic League (Class A) affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.  Hold several Scout nights providing discounts for Scouts in uniform, a parade before the game, recognition of units attending and patches.  Overnight camping on select nights.

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Trenton Thunder