Jamboree on the Air ( JOTA) at Camp Elmore

Be part of the JOTA Event available to registered campers at the OA Haunted Forest   

You must be registered as a Camper at the OA Haunted Forest to attend this no charge event.      It will SELL OUT fast                               

 Jamboree on the Air – Scouts may talk to Scouts around the world on this date via radio and the internet     

Learn about radios and how they work.

Meet with professional radio operators from the Palmetto Amateur Radio Club who will demonstrate all aspects of radios and how to communicate using them.

Talk to Scouts in other States or Countries throughout the entire world..   

Jamboree On The Air – Jamboree On The Internet (JOTA-JOTI®) is an event that enables Scouts  from all over the world to meet, even though they might not be in the same geographical location. JOTA-JOTI uses Amateur Radio and the Internet. It is the largest Scouting event in the world with over 2 million youth participating. The first JOTA took place in 1958 and the first JOTI in 1997.

Although Scouts and Cub Scouts may work on some Rank Advancement type requirements- this event is NOT for Advancement- it is presented as a FUN EXPERIENCE. Any Rank Requirements or Electives should be documented by Scouts Parents or Scout Leaders and recorded for their Unit. The JOTA Staff are not signing off any work   

When: SATURDAY  October 21, 2023

Where:   Camp Elmore – Aquatic Pavilion

Time: 09:00AM – 2:30PM   ONLY

Cost: JOTA is no charge, and is included as part of your paid registration for camping during the OA Haunted Forest Event.

You must registered as a Camper at the OA Haunted Forest to attend this no charge event.      It will SELL OUT fast

Scouts NEED to be in Class B- Activity  uniform, and should bring bring a water bottle, non perishable lunch snacks,

Cub Scouts     MUST BRING PARENT OR LEADER

For information contact:   Cliff Freiwald     305-709-2976