The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

In 1960, the National Jamboree was held about where Chapel Hills mall and the Shops at Briergate now stand.  Check out the video below of the event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaN15bEOp2U