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K2BSA/0 – Jamboree on the Air – Des Moines, IA
Jamboree on the Air is coming! The third weekend in October is designated for the largest annual gathering of scouting world wide. This event takes place over radio and Internet – connecting local scouts to their peers around the country and the world. This year, a group of volunteers is organizing an opportunity for scouts in central Iowa to participate. We will be conducting our event at the Maytag Scout Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 8am for the Merit Badge and 10am for the open stations.
Radio Merit Badge:
For our Scouts BSA attendees, we will work towards the Radio Merit Badge. You will learn what radio is and get hands on learning through the various types of radio stations and modes (limited to the first 30 scouts to register).
Open Stations:
If the Radio Merit Badge slots are full, Scouts BSA can still “Get on the Air” from 10am to 2pm. All Scouts andCub Scouts (with adult partners) can have fun with our hands-on technical and educational stations from 10am to 2pm.
