The setting for this unique Jamboree is Clark Field, a historical landmark in itself.  For many years the largest air base outside the continental United States and home of the US 13th Air Force, Clark planes saw action in World War II

    Clark is located 83 kilometers from Manila, travel time is approximately two hours.  In 1991, when Mt. Pinatubo erupted American forces left the place and was turned over to the Philippine government.

    The facility was eventually turned over to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) which is spearheading its conversion into a world-class special economic zone.

    Participants will be able to see the rare phenomenon of whole communities covered by "lahar," a term that describes the combination of sand and ash spewed by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.  Just rooftops and church spires as mute reminders of the most destructive volcanic eruption in recent history.

    The CDC is assigning at least 60 hectares of area at the northwest portion of Clark Main Zone as the venue of the Jamboree.  Negotiations are underway for the donation of the land to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines to be used as a permanent camp site.

    Just across the camp is the site of the "Expo Filipino," a flagship project of the Philippine government showcasing 100 years of sight, sound and soul.  The exposition will be the center of all celebrations in 1998 and is considered as the "crown jewel" of the Philippine Centennial Celebration.