CJ'01 - July 2001

CJ'01

This was the 10th Canadian Jamboree.
What about the previous Jamborees? Where were they held?
Here is a very brief history of previous CANADIAN Jamborees.

CJ'49 - 1949 The First Canadian Jamboree. Held at Connaught Ranges, just outside of Ottawa. 2,759 attend.

CJ'53 - 1953 Held the same year that 36 Canadian Scouts attend the Queen's Coronation, the second Canadian Jamboree attracted 1,196 participants. The Jamboree was held at Connaught Ranges, the location of the the First Canadian Jamboree.

CJ'61 - 1961 2,095 participants return to Connaught Ranges in Ottawa for the Third Canadian Jamboree. Also in this year, the Canadian Headquarters for Scouting opened in Ottawa and the 1st National Sailing regatta was held.

CJ'77 - 1977 Cabot Beach Park, PEI (home of the 2001 Canadian Jamboree) hosts the Fourth Canadian Jamboree. After a 15 year hiatus, 16,000 participants come to the Island and celebrate Scouting. PEI also hosts the National Venturer Forum the same year.

CJ'81 - 1981 The Jamboree moves west. The 5th Canadian Jamboree is held at Kananaskis Country, Alberta. 19,000 participants attend, making this Jamboree the largest Canadian Jamboree. This site would go on to host the 1983 World Jamboree.

CJ'85 - 1985 For the first time since the 1960's, the Jamboree returns to Ontario. The Jamboree, held in Guelph, Ontario, is the first time that computers are used at a Jamboree. Particpants numbering 12,000 are introduced to robotics and computers at "Future World".

CJ'89 - 1989 The 7th Canadian Jamboree returns to Prince Edward Island. Fort Amherst welcomes 10,000 participants to the Jamboree. This Jamboree is held 40 years after the First Canadian Jamboree.

CJ'93 - 1993 Kananaskis Country, Alberta once again hosts the Canadian Jamboree. 14,000 members of Scouting experience "colder than normal" temperatures.

CJ'97 - 1997 The Barenaked Ladies rock over 13,500 members of Scouting. The 9th Jamboree was held at Boulevard Lake, Downtown Thunder Bay Ontario.

And then there was CJ'01.....

Our first overnight stop for our group was at the Order of the Immaculate Heart in L'Avenir PQ. During our tour we were shown a 450 foot long greenhouse, the monumental Calvary with 3 large crosses which were lit at night, a fully equipped print shop, a large theatre for religous performances and this Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes where Mass is held every Sunday.

Our small mountain of back-packs, day-packs, sleeping bags, bed rolls and troop gear were trucked from the Arrivals area to our Subcamp. We then carried everything to our campsite.

The Gateway to the Jamboree had flags from every province and territory in Canada.

Our campsite was almost as far from the bus as it could be - 4 rows from the cliffs. Note the Lobster Trap washed up on shore.

Saturday was a day to get everything squared away and familiarize ourselves with the Jamboree site.

We’re ready to hike back to the Arrivals and departures area for the Opening Ceremonies. Cody is ready to go with all his gear! Music was provided by Banchee and Annick Gagnon.

Our activity on Sunday morning was a walking tour of Summerside where Jesse soon learned the punishment for breaking any of our rules!

Our Monday morning event was Keepers of the Gate. Activities were firing Potato Cannons, target shooting with BB rifles and archery.

Monday afternoon was a scheduled "free time" for us. So everyone was taking it easy or out trading badges and pins. Richard looks a little tired!

All subcamps had a distinctive entrance. This is the gateway to our Subcamp - Lynx. Hosted by the province of Quebec.

Monday evening we went in to St. Ann’s Church to have a Lobster dinner. They served 400 Lobster dinners in the 5 hours they were open that day!

A bus trip to Charlottetown Tuesday morning let us visit Province House. We watched a short film about Confederation and then were given a tour.

Coming back we made a stop at one of the 3 grocery stores on the Jamboree site. These trips were made 3-4 times a day to buy the food for the next meal.

Tuesday afternoon was the Fire Fighter’s Challenge event consisting of 7 activities. First activity is a soccer game with a twist. Here Cody is protecting our team while we have the ball.

The second activity was another soccer game this time using fire hoses to propel the ball to the other net.

The 5th activity was a Bucket Brigade race against another Troop. Water was drawn from this container to fill up a second container and then a third.

The 7th activity was a grueling obstacle course that had you carry a mock casualty on a ladder through the course and back again and at one point, use the ladder to cross a muddy water-hole about a foot deep.

On Wednesday moring we did the Hike & Canoe Activity. As part of the Hike portion, the youth made stone trail markers from rocks found along the shore.

Wednesday afternoon was spent doing our laundry in buckets and hanging it all out to dry.

A view of the telephones showing a typical amount of users. It was not uncommon to wait in line for 30-45 minutes.

Thursday morning was - Mud Mazing - the event we had been waiting for all week! Here we are in our disposable clothes ready to go.

Chris B takes a fall after getting up from the slide into a mud pit. Instructions for coming down the slide were: " Take a deep breath, hold it, close your eyes and keep your mouth closed!".
Good advice!

After going through the Obstacle Course a couple of times, Travis, Chris G, Josh, Chris B, Jesse and Richard wade into the Mud Bath for a rest.

Scouter Bill after his trip through the Mud-Mazing Obstacle Course.

All day Friday was spent on the Cavendish Tour. At a Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum Chris B, Travis and Cody pose with the worlds tallest man.

Next stop was to Anne of Green Gables. After touring the barn, the house and the "Haunted Woods" we pose for a group picture. Next stop - the gift shop!

Our last stop in Cavendish was the Sandspit Amusement Park for miniature golf and some rides. Richard is lining up his shot while Josh waits his turn.

On Saturday morning we struck camp and hiked all our gear all the way to the Departure Area. Here Scouter Bill and the Troop on the 3 km hike back to the bus.

Here's Cody hiking out with most of his gear. His backpack is almost as big as he is!

We made it!! All our gear assembled at the Departure Area. Now we just have to wait for the other Troops to arrive and send for the bus.

With only a couple of hours left before we get home, Travis falls asleep on Scouter Steve’s shoulder.

To see an aerial photo of the Jamboree click HERE

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This was the 10th Canadian Jamboree. What about the previous Jamborees? Where were they held? Here is a very brief history of previous CANADIAN Jamborees.
CJ'49 - 1949	The First Canadian Jamboree. Held at Connaught Ranges, just outside of Ottawa. 2,759 attend.
CJ'53 - 1953	Held the same year that 36 Canadian Scouts attend the Queen's Coronation, the second Canadian Jamboree attracted 1,196 participants. The Jamboree was held at Connaught Ranges, the location of the the First Canadian Jamboree.
CJ'61 - 1961	2,095 participants return to Connaught Ranges in Ottawa for the Third Canadian Jamboree. Also in this year, the Canadian Headquarters for Scouting opened in Ottawa and the 1st National Sailing regatta was held.
CJ'77 - 1977	Cabot Beach Park, PEI (home of the 2001 Canadian Jamboree) hosts the Fourth Canadian Jamboree. After a 15 year hiatus, 16,000 participants come to the Island and celebrate Scouting. PEI also hosts the National Venturer Forum the same year.
CJ'81 - 1981	The Jamboree moves west. The 5th Canadian Jamboree is held at Kananaskis Country, Alberta. 19,000 participants attend, making this Jamboree the largest Canadian Jamboree. This site would go on to host the 1983 World Jamboree.
CJ'85 - 1985	For the first time since the 1960's, the Jamboree returns to Ontario. The Jamboree, held in Guelph, Ontario, is the first time that computers are used at a Jamboree. Particpants numbering 12,000 are introduced to robotics and computers at "Future World".
CJ'89 - 1989	The 7th Canadian Jamboree returns to Prince Edward Island. Fort Amherst welcomes 10,000 participants to the Jamboree. This Jamboree is held 40 years after the First Canadian Jamboree.
CJ'93 - 1993	Kananaskis Country, Alberta once again hosts the Canadian Jamboree. 14,000 members of Scouting experience "colder than normal" temperatures.
CJ'97 - 1997	The Barenaked Ladies rock over 13,500 members of Scouting. The 9th Jamboree was held at Boulevard Lake, Downtown Thunder Bay Ontario.

	Our first overnight stop for our group was at the Order of the Immaculate Heart in L'Avenir PQ. During our tour we were shown a 450 foot long greenhouse, the monumental Calvary with 3 large crosses which were lit at night, a fully equipped print shop, a large theatre for religous performances and this Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes where Mass is held every Sunday.
	Our small mountain of back-packs, day-packs, sleeping bags, bed rolls and troop gear were trucked from the Arrivals area to our Subcamp. We then carried everything to our campsite.
	The Gateway to the Jamboree had flags from every province and territory in Canada.
	Our campsite was almost as far from the bus as it could be - 4 rows from the cliffs. Note the Lobster Trap washed up on shore.
	Saturday was a day to get everything squared away and familiarize ourselves with the Jamboree site.
	We’re ready to hike back to the Arrivals and departures area for the Opening Ceremonies. Cody is ready to go with all his gear! Music was provided by Banchee and Annick Gagnon.
	Our activity on Sunday morning was a walking tour of Summerside where Jesse soon learned the punishment for breaking any of our rules!
	Our Monday morning event was Keepers of the Gate. Activities were firing Potato Cannons, target shooting with BB rifles and archery.
	Monday afternoon was a scheduled "free time" for us. So everyone was taking it easy or out trading badges and pins. Richard looks a little tired!
	All subcamps had a distinctive entrance. This is the gateway to our Subcamp - Lynx. Hosted by the province of Quebec.
	Monday evening we went in to St. Ann’s Church to have a Lobster dinner. They served 400 Lobster dinners in the 5 hours they were open that day!
	A bus trip to Charlottetown Tuesday morning let us visit Province House. We watched a short film about Confederation and then were given a tour.
	Coming back we made a stop at one of the 3 grocery stores on the Jamboree site. These trips were made 3-4 times a day to buy the food for the next meal.
	Tuesday afternoon was the Fire Fighter’s Challenge event consisting of 7 activities. First activity is a soccer game with a twist. Here Cody is protecting our team while we have the ball.
	The second activity was another soccer game this time using fire hoses to propel the ball to the other net.
	The 5th activity was a Bucket Brigade race against another Troop. Water was drawn from this container to fill up a second container and then a third.
	The 7th activity was a grueling obstacle course that had you carry a mock casualty on a ladder through the course and back again and at one point, use the ladder to cross a muddy water-hole about a foot deep.
	On Wednesday moring we did the Hike & Canoe Activity. As part of the Hike portion, the youth made stone trail markers from rocks found along the shore.
	Wednesday afternoon was spent doing our laundry in buckets and hanging it all out to dry.
	A view of the telephones showing a typical amount of users. It was not uncommon to wait in line for 30-45 minutes.
	Thursday morning was - Mud Mazing - the event we had been waiting for all week! Here we are in our disposable clothes ready to go.
	Chris B takes a fall after getting up from the slide into a mud pit. Instructions for coming down the slide were: " Take a deep breath, hold it, close your eyes and keep your mouth closed!". Good advice!
	After going through the Obstacle Course a couple of times, Travis, Chris G, Josh, Chris B, Jesse and Richard wade into the Mud Bath for a rest.
	Scouter Bill after his trip through the Mud-Mazing Obstacle Course.
	All day Friday was spent on the Cavendish Tour. At a Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum Chris B, Travis and Cody pose with the worlds tallest man.
	Next stop was to Anne of Green Gables. After touring the barn, the house and the "Haunted Woods" we pose for a group picture. Next stop - the gift shop!
	Our last stop in Cavendish was the Sandspit Amusement Park for miniature golf and some rides. Richard is lining up his shot while Josh waits his turn.
	On Saturday morning we struck camp and hiked all our gear all the way to the Departure Area. Here Scouter Bill and the Troop on the 3 km hike back to the bus.
	Here's Cody hiking out with most of his gear. His backpack is almost as big as he is!
	We made it!! All our gear assembled at the Departure Area. Now we just have to wait for the other Troops to arrive and send for the bus.
	With only a couple of hours left before we get home, Travis falls asleep on Scouter Steve’s shoulder.