National Jamboree

What's a Jamboree?

National Jamboree 2026
July 22 - 31, 2026
Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia

National Jamboree is a 360-degree experience of fun, friendship, and adventure that pushes your limits and opens new doors. Ten days, 15,000+ Scouts and Scouters from across the nation, and memories that last a lifetime.

Scouts carrying backpacks walking through a large tent campsite during a Scouting jamboree.

10 Days of World-Class Adventure

Ziplines, climbing, and rappelling
Mountain biking, skateboarding, and hiking
Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and an aquatic obstacle course
Rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges
Stadium shows and VIP guests
Merit badges and patch trading
Basecamp life and the trading post
Whitewater rafting (optional, additional fee)

Two adult Scouting leaders looking at a campsite map during a Scouting jamboree.

Scouts resting together in a grassy area during a Scouting jamboree, with one Scout giving a thumbs-up.

Scouts wearing life jackets climbing a large inflatable climbing wall on the water during a Scouting jamboree.

Large wooden gateway decorated with state flags at a Scouting jamboree campsite.

Scouts preparing food and organizing supplies under a canopy at their jamboree campsite.

Scouts with backpacks gathered around an adult leader near a trail map during a Scouting jamboree.

Scout riding a zip line high above the ground during a Scouting jamboree.

Collection of colorful Scouting patches and badges displayed on a table at a Scouting jamboree.

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How to Attend

Register at jamboree.scouting.org as a youth participant, adult participant, or Jamboree Service Team member. No payment is collected at this step. Save your Registration ID to continue.

Council Contingent Registration

This required weekend is your dress rehearsal for Jamboree. Camp with your contingent, set up as you will at the Jamboree, share meals, and build the team connections that will carry you through 10 unforgettable days.

Council Participant Fee: $2,250

Scholarships are available at jamboree.scouting.org/participants/scholarships

Your fee includes:

National Jamboree participant fee
Round-trip motor coach transportation and one meal each way
One new field uniform shirt with patches
Uniform name tag
Two Council activity t-shirts and one Council sun hat
Full patch trading set
Shakedown campout with food

Payment Plan: $400 deposit holds your spot, followed by monthly payments of $225 (adjusted for later registrations).

Pack your Contingent uniform and get ready. Ten unforgettable days await.