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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.
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
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 $2,400.00. 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 2/15/26.
Registrations
Youth Registrations
Since this is a National Event, Registration is in 2 parts – Local Council and National:
- Register here to be a part of the SF Council contingent.
- Register for the event with National
- Directions will be forthcoming once National Registration is open.
- Our council will review the application and place them into a Jamboree Troop. You will receive a notification when you application is accepted.
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.
Please contact Cliff Freiwald for more information or for any questions you may have