National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America) National Scout jamboree (Boy Scouts of America) The national Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as "the Jamboree", "Jambo", or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend. They are considered to be one of several unique experiences that the Boy Scouts of America offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of
Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? due to content". It was reported that the series is part of a "strategic partnership" with the National Geographic Channel, to describe the series as a tool to push the idea that "Scouting is 'cool' with youth". It goes on to state that the Boy Scouts of America will continue to work on marketing plans with National Geographic for "leveraging the show with Scouting audiences and audiences outside of scouting". Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? is an American reality television series the National Geographic Channel that debuted on March 4, 2013.