This is a setback. A note on the National Capital Area Council website.
"National Scout Jamboree Site Selection Withdrawn
We regret to inform you that the Boy Scouts of America has decided to withdraw its interest in Goshen Scout Reservation as the permanent site for the National Scout Jamboree. The BSA identified too many potential obstacles in developing the Goshen site to its fullest and is pursuing other venues.
The National Capital Area Council will continue to support the outstanding outdoor programs offered at Goshen Scout Reservation. This process has identified many areas that offer great potential in strengthening our service to youth. Goshen Scout Reservation will continue to serve as our council’s classroom for character far into the future.
We appreciate your support during this long and interesting process."
This will make it difficult to find a suitable location and get the infrastructure in place by 2013.
This is truly sad news. Let's hope that National is able to find a suitable alternate location in the near future. Otherwise a whole "class" of Scouts may miss the opportunity to attend a National Jamboree as a youth.
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