2026 National Jamboree

                              2026 National Jamboree

 

 

 

July 22nd- July 31st, 2026  at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reservation

WHEN IS THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE:
The 2026 National Jamboree will take place July 22 – 31, 2026.

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE:
It’s the most awesome event a Scout or Venturer could attend. It’s everything you can do in Scouting–and more–in one spot just for you . . . and about 25,000 of your friends from around the country and around the world! It’s 10 days of adventure and excitement that you don’t want to miss!!

WHAT DO YOU DO AT THE JAMBOREE?:
Climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, BMX biking, world-class skate park, shooting ranges, kayaking, arena shows, aquatic challenges, state of the art tech stuff, rappelling, merit badge opportunities, STEM Quest and even some patch trading along the way.

WHERE IS THE JAMBOREE?:
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is home to the National Scout Jamboree. Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit is a place that takes Scouts and Venturers to the limits of what they think they can do, and then pushes them further.

ARE THERE QUALIFICATIONS?:
Jamboree Qualifications: Scouts BSA, Ventures, Sea Scouts and Explorers MUST have a current BSA membership in their Council, be at least a First Class Scout.(or equivalent depending on program) MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but have not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree. Be approved by their home unit leader and their local council. MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent. (An email will be sent to the parent/guardian during the application process.) Participate in mandatory pre-Jamboree training experiences with Jamboree unit leadership. Submitted BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process. Participants must be physically fit- as determined by the National Jamboree Medical Team to attend this event.

Details 

Location: Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

https://jamboree.scouting.org/participants/

WHAT’S NEXT?:
Here’s how you can lock-in your spot for this unique Scouting adventure.

The South Florida Council is not organizing  a  National Jamboree Troop.

Instead all interested Scouts, Venturers and Adult leaders may request a space to attend with a neighboring Council. Spots are limited, so we highly encourage you to confirm your spot as soon as possible.

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