After the presentation of honorific boondoggles at a World Jamboree, the use of the word spread to other troops and branches. An Oakland scout troop presented a "boondoggle" as an award for attendees who spent seven days and nights at Camp Dimond.
The phrase "boondoggle" started as an honorific presentation at a World Jamboree, which was then used by other troops and branches. An example of this is when an Oakland scout troop presented a "boondoggle" award to attendees who spent seven days and nights at Camp Dimond.