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The Mysterium Compass at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree: Youthful Staff Needed!

The 2010 Jamboree will be infused with a "heightened reality" of intrigue, mystery, adventure and air conditioning.  That’s right, air conditioning!  Oh, and gigantic waterslides… and obstacle courses… and more!  So, grab your mom, dad, dog or crazy uncle, sit down at a laptop near you, and apply now to serve on what will literally be the “coolest” staff at the 2010 National Jamboree!

What is it?

It’s an absorbing and interactive experience with loads of stimulating fun and crazy stunts that test your ability to stay cool under pressure while racing from one station to the next in search of the Mysterium Compass. It blends life lessons with improvisational actors, theatrical props and special effects.  With superior interaction to the Wii, better graphics than the PS3 and a message that will change the way you play the game of life, getting lost has never been more fun!

Why me?

The Mysterium Compass will require a huge staff of youthful Arrowmen, both youth and adults, to bring Scouting’s message to life.  Some of these roles include game managers, ushers, audio-video and lighting crew, stage managers, special effects operators, actors, lifeguards and carpenters to build, stage and manage the newest program at the National Jamboree. 

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience as the Order of the Arrow combines elements of video gaming with theme-park style immersion, actors, and theatrical settings to deliver Scouting’s message!

College Kids Get Big Youth Discount!

We need both youth and youthful adults to make Mysterium Compass a success. “Youth” staff members qualify for a major discount!  You must have been born between July 26, 1984 and July 26, 1994, and be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America to qualify.  So, if you are 16-25, your registration fee will be cut in half!  The registration site is accessible through www.MyScouting.org.

Registering for the Mysterium Compass for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Staff

FIRST STEP:

  1. Staff wishing to work with the Mysterium Compass must first complete the staff interest form at www.themysteriumcompass.org. 

SECOND STEP:

  1. Point your browser to MyScouting.org
  2. Log in using your MyScouting username, if you have not created a user account yet you will need to find your BSA Person ID number, by contacting your unit or your council office or finding this on your BSA membership card. Once you have located your BSA ID, click here or go to https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/Register.aspx to create your account.
  3. Once you have successfully logged in you should click the "Event Registration" link
  4. After clicking "Event Registration" click "National Scout Jamboree" - the link will open in a new window.
  5. Click the top link titled 2010 National Scout Jamboree Staff Application
  6. Answer the appropriate/required questions. Once all questions have been answered click the continue button.
  7. On the next screen continue answering the required questions. Once all questions have been answered click continue.
  8. Be sure to select OA Events as your desired staff position for all five options and then designate Troop 5500 in your application and state you want to work for the Mysterium Compass.
  9. Continue step 7 until you reach the payment options. Pay and your registration will be placed in the national staff queue.

Staff 26 years of age or older

$100 deposit due at time of application
$400 payment due on or before July 31, 2009
$295 final payment due on or before January 31, 2010

Staff 16-25 years of age

$100 deposit due at time of application
$200 payment due on or before July 31, 2009
$97.50 final payment due on or before January 31, 2010

For youth and adult staff who register to be a part of the Order of the Arrow Staff at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, the $50 late fee will be waived for those who register between today and January 31, 2010, and are selected by the specific lead adviser for the OA programs. If a late fee is charged for a staff member who is a part of the OA programs, it will be corrected before the final staff payment is due.

For more information, visit www.event.oa-bsa.org.

For staff qualifications and registration information, click here.

Staff registration is available online at www.myscouting.org. Instructions on using this site are available here.

To learn more about the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, visit www.bsajamboree.org.