I would not trade this experience for anything in the world.  So far it was the best thing that has ever happened to me.  This camp helped me try new things, push my comfort zone, and made me do things that I never thought I could do. This Jamboree was so fulfilling and well done it left me looking forward to the next Jamboree in 2013 at the new site in West Virginia at the Bechtel Summit.  Hopefully, I can return again and this time with my brother.

Finally, I would like to thank all the people who helped make this the most awesome experience possible especially my adult leaders Chris Gardea, Wesley Romburger, Kathleen Wood, Nick Mecurio and my parents.  My thanks also go out to everyone who put in countless hours to help make the Jamboree the greatest experience a scout could ever have hoped to imagine.  

Thank you Mr. Tony Aiello for posting my stories on the La Mirada Blog and allowing me to share Troop 826’s journey to the 2010 National Jamboree with your readers. 

If you have any questions about the Jamboree or scouting, please contact me at chrisco1996@aol.com.

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty…”