S2 Ep. 1 — Frank Harper: The 2026 National Jamboree & The Logistics of Leadership
Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere of Aides to Scouting! To kick off our second season, hosts Walker and Elliott sit down with Frank Harper, a man whose Scouting resume is a masterclass in servant leadership. Frank has been appointed the Delta Base Camp Chief for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree, where he will oversee the experience of over 5,000 Scouts and leaders. We dive into the "magic behind the curtain"—from building miles of trails at SummitCorps to his deep roots in the Order of the Arrow and the World Scout Jamboree. We discuss what it takes to build a "city" at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and why these massive gatherings are the heartbeat of the Scouting movement. In this conversation, we cover: The 2026 National Jamboree: A behind-the-scenes look at planning Delta Base Camp. Logistics as Service: Managing food, security, and medical for thousands. The Summit Bechtel Reserve: Reflections on the 2011 SummitCorps and 2019 World Jamboree. Order of the Arrow: Frank’s journey as a Lodge Adviser and National Committee member. Season 2 Preview: What’s coming next for Aides to Scouting. 📍 Learn more & connect: 🔗 National Jamboree Info: https://jamboree.scouting.org/ 🔗 The Summit Bechtel Reserve: https://www.summitbsa.org/ 🎧 Listen and Watch Aides to Scouting: Show Website: https://www.sidewalkchalkstudios.com/aidestoscouting • Walker Chandler’s Site: https://walkerchandler.com/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aides-to-scouting/id1849273100 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62wfjOw3n5CM170IvYPqIi • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aidestoscouting 📸 Produced by Sidewalk Chalk Studios We Make You Stand Out. Aides to Scouting Season 2, Frank Harper, National Scout Jamboree, 2026 Jamboree, Delta Base Camp, Order of the Arrow, OA Lodge Adviser, Summit Bechtel Reserve, World Scout Jamboree, Scouting Logistics, Scout Leadership, SummitCorps, Scouting America, Walker Chandler, Elliott Coker, Scouting Podcast, Boy Scouts of America, Servant Leadership, Season 2 Premiere.
