Details Price Qty
Youth National Jamboree- Non Refundable Depositshow details + $500.00 USD  
Optional Monthly Jamboree -Payments of $ 200 per monthshow details + $200.00 USD  
Optional Monthly Jamboree -Payments of $ 400 per monthshow details + $400.00 USD  
Optional Monthly Jamboree -Payments of $ 500 per monthshow details + $500.00 USD  
Youth National Jamboree- Full Paymentshow details + $2,500.00 USD  

  •  July 21, 2026 - August 2, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

                              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. The contingent will leave a few days before and complete a side trip TBD and return after the last night of the Jamboree.

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 SFC contingent will travel to the Summit via air travel and or in chartered motor coaches accompanied by trained and experienced adult scout leaders. 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, 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 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 local council and 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.

Among the things included in your fee are:

  • Bus Transportation and/or Airfare to West Virginia
  • Luggage fees
  • Hotels, meals and hotel security
  • Jamboree training, meetings, and other events including pre campout
  • Jamboree gear- Nat Jamboree Provided and Council provided gear
  • Jamboree Patch set- designed by Council Contingent
  • Jamboree event fee including meals onsite at the Jamboree
  • Dedicated Scouting professional and support staff to facilitate and assist in a successful Jamboree experience
  • Bus transportation to all tour locations and to and from Jamboree with dedicated professional bus drivers
  •  Pre-or -Post Jamboree tour and a tour team to organize and facilitate all touring aspects
The 2026 National Jamboree website is linked below:

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 working to put together  a Troop and a Crew. Spots are limited, so we highly encourage you to confirm your spot as soon as possible. The approximate cost will be $2,600.00- THIS MAY CHANGE.  The SFC Contingent Jamboree fee includes 10 days at Jamboree plus transportation, side-trip excursion, meals, shirts, shakedown weekends, patches and gear items. A $500 non-refundable deposit will hold your place on South Florida Council’s 2026 Jamboree Contingent.  Once the $500 deposit is submitted, monthly payments must be made until the balance is paid in full.  Final payment deadline is 3/15/26. Participants must log in and make each payment when they are due to stay current with their payments

Registrations

Youth Registrations

Since this is a National Event, Registration is in 2 partsLocal Council and National Registration:

  1. Register here to be a part of the SF Council contingent.
  2. Register for the event with National
    1. Directions to register with National will be added once available.
  3. Our council will review the application and place them into a Jamboree Troop.  You will receive a notification when you application is accepted.
  4. Registrations after October 31st are subject to a fee increase to reflect the increase in the National Jamboree late fee.

Adult Registrations

The National Jamboree is a capstone experience for our Youth.  To become an adult leader, please complete the application on the link below.  If you are accepted then you will complete the same process as a Youth Registration.

South Florida Council is accepting Applications for Adult Leadership Positions for our Council Contingent-

2026 National Jamboree Adult Leader Application:  2026 Council Contingent Adult Application

Adults should not make any payment-deposit until confirmed for a leadership positions.

SF Council National Jamboree Refund Policy

  • Fees for the National Jamboree are transferable to another eligible Scouts not already registered for the same activity. There is no penalty for this option.
  • Shirts and other added items are not refundable if those items have already been ordered, but will be available for later pickup.
  • A portion of the fee paid may be withheld to cover costs of supplies and other expenses for the event.
  • If for some reason a participant is unable to attend, a refund may be considered but not guaranteed minus the non-refundable deposit of $500 if the participant’s spot is able to be filled with another eligible fully paying participant before March 2026.

Please contact Cliff Freiwald for more information or for any questions you may have

    305-709-2976