You can currently find our Jamboree^® Trading Post on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and YouTube. If you haven't done so already, create your accounts today to be part of the action before and during Jamboree! The Trading Posts will be hosting fun, interactive mobile contests (see details below) on each of these four sites with great prizes being awarded throughout Jamboree.

By design, for Scouts to be able to compete in these contests, they must be actively engaged in Jamboree activities throughout the event. Participating in the contests becomes a unique way to document the experience, capture memories, and share what's happening with those at home.

Like never before, this is an opportunity for non-participants - moms, dads, grandparents, and siblings - to experience this historic Jamboree. Through these popular social-media networks, they're able to see daily postings, as the events occur, and get up-to-the-minute videos and reports that make them feel like they're there!

And, as Scouts participate in the contests and create their on-site electronic scrapbooks, other participants read the first-hand accounts and are encouraged to try the Jamboree activities that are getting talked about the most.

Contest information is highlighted below. For more details and Official Rules for all contests, please visit, scoutstuff.org.

For information on how to set up accounts, visit www.facebook.com, www.twitter.com, www.foursquare.com and www.youtube.com. Establish yours today!

		Facebook Jamboree Trading Post Video Contest Starts Soon! July 18-August 4: From packing for Jamboree to your troop's cross-country trip, create a video that captures your preparation fun! Include interviews with Scouts and parents, plus what you're planning to bring. Post video to the Trading Post Facebook Fan Page before and during Jamboree. Prize is a $500 Scout Shop Gift Card and an iConnected @Jamboree 2010 patch. Winner will be determined by votes.
		Facebook Jamboree Trading Post On-Site Picture-of-the-Day Contest: Each day, Jamboree participants may post as many photos as they like to be entered into that day's drawing for Picture of the Day One winner per day, determined by number of "LIKEs" the picture receives Winners receive an exclusive iConnected @Jamboree 2010 patch and a $20 Scout Shop Gift Card (can be used on-site)
		Twitter @JamboreeTP Tweeting Contest: Jamboree participants "tweet" about events and activities Tweeters use an assigned hash tag to identify council-affiliated tweets. Download here.  Council with most hash tag "tweets" throughout Jamboree is the winner A "Dancing Scout" will be awarded to the winning Council
		Twitter @JamboreeTP On-Site Scavenger Hunt Contest: Participant must provide 12 photos based on the list of items here Items encourage Scouts to be active on-site and try things unique to Jamboree Scouts tweet pictures of themselves with item or doing required action 50 winners will each receive an exclusive iConnected @Jamboree 2010 patch
		Foursquare Contest: With mobile device or iTouch, download application that tracks each time you "check in" at designated Jamboree locations Virtual "badges" awarded after a certain number is reached 50 winners who achieve "mayor status" (those with most visits), receive an exclusive iConnected @Jamboree 2010 patch
		Follow us on the Official Jamboree Trading Post YouTube channel for exciting videos of activities and events happening at Jamboree! Follow us at youtube.com. Tune in now for our first video.

Before attending the Jamboree, check with your local council on their policy regarding use of electronic devices. The Boy Scouts of America is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic equipment. Parents, please talk with your Scouts about the responsibility concerning mobile devices.