Our council’s International Committee invites you to take part in our special in-person celebration of the worldwide JOTA-JOTI event. By attending our activities at the Fickett Center, you can get your JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit and open up a world of international Scouting!
At the Fickett Center, you’ll be able to talk with Scouts around the world by Zoom and Ham Radio, learn about Scouting in Kenya and Mexico from in-person representatives, complete requirements for multiple international-themed awards, and much more.
What is JOTA-JOTI?
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) – Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is an annual global Scouting event held on the third weekend of October. Typically, JOTA-JOTI attracts close to two million Scouts and leaders from more than 160 countries! Participation in JOTA-JOTI is a requirement of the International Spirit Award.
Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in your community.
Explore the JOTA-JOTI website: This interactive website allows you to virtually meet Scouts around the world, share your responses to challenges in real time, make contact through a directory of Scouts abroad, play games, and more!
Zoom with Scouts from eight countries: Mexico, Kenya, Thailand, Japan, Ireland, India, Poland, Switzerland
Communicate by Ham Radio: Ham radio operators will reach out to Scouts around the globe! Radio Call Sign is: KA5BSA
International Scouting Midway: Scouters, Scouts, friends, and family alike can check the requirements of the International Spirit Award by visiting over 20 displays about how we are all part of a World Scout Movement.
International Spirit Award & International Scouter Award – Learn about the International Spirit Award and International Scouter Award, and work on some of the requirements.
Kenyan Scouting – Meet Kenyan Scout, Maria Wachira, and learn about Kenyan Scouting. Mary was our International Camp Staffer at Lost Pines Scout Camp in 2019.
Scouting in Mexico – Chat with Mexican Scouter, Jose Perez, about Scouts of Mexico.
WOSM Earth Tribe – This exhibit meets the Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Champions of Nature requirement. Click here to learn more.
Messengers of Peace – Learn about the new, expanded Messengers of Peace Award.
World Scout Jamboree 2027 – “Be Prepared” for the next WSJ in Poland.
Scouting for Clean Waterways – Learn about this new Scouting America initiative that fits with our Trash the Trash event. Hands-on activity with watershed models. This activity provides support for the Cub Scout Champions of Nature activity. Click here to learn more.
Scouting Uniforms Around the World – Our council’s collection of international Scouting uniforms will be on display.
World Friendship Fund – Learn about the World Friendship Fund.
International Peace Light – Learn about the International Peace Light.
Friendship Knot – Learn how to tie the friendship neckerchief knot, then share it with your friends.
Interpreter Strip – Get tested on your knowledge of foreign languages, and earn your Interpreter Strip.
And much more!
COST
Virtual Only Participant
Your Virtual PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in special programming facilitated by our International Committee, including the Friday evening Opening Ceremony and Sunday evening Closing Ceremony. You can also watch our Zoom calls with Scouts around the world and access our YouTube playlist of International Spirit activities. You will also earn a Digital Badge! Participation is FREE, but you must register.
Adult Participant
Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! You can also attend special classes on international Scouting. Virtual programming is included. You will also receive our special event patch! Cost is $10.
Scouts BSA Participant
Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! Virtual programming is included. You will receive our special event patch! You can also register for the following merit badge courses, which are described in the course catalog. Cost is $25.
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM – Noon
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
Sustainability Merit Badge
Saturday, October 19, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
Environmental Science Merit Badge
Radio Merit Badge
Saturday, October 19, 4:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge
Cub Scout Participant
Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! Many of our Midway Exhibits will support your Cub Scouts Adventures and will be identified accordingly. Virtual programming is included. Finally, you will receive our special event patch! Cost is $20.
Friend or Family Participant
(Non-Scout) Friends and family are welcome to join the fun at our in-person event! Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will allow you to experience the world of International Scouting along with your Scout companion firsthand! Cost is $10.
Our council’s International Committee invites you to take part in our special in-person celebration of the worldwide JOTA-JOTI event. By attending our activities at the Fickett Center, you can get your JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit and open up a world of international Scouting!
