2023 National Jamboree
Join us July 19-28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reservation
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!
Details
Location: Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Among the things included in your fee are:
- Bus transportation and or airfare to Jamboree
- Luggage fees
- Hotels and hotel security
- Jamboree training, meetings, and other events
- Jamboree gear
- Jamboree event fee
- 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 bus drivers
- Pre-Jamboree tour and a tour team to organize and facilitate all touring aspects
- Tour Info to be announced once finalized
Youth Participants
The Jamboree is open to all who are qualified on a first-come, first-served basis. Qualifications to attend the National Jamboree include:
- Registered member of a Scout Troop, who has completed the 6th grade, or will be at least 12 years old (but who has not yet reached their 18th birthday by 8/1/2023) and a first class Scout by July 1, 2023. –OR–
- Registered member of a Venturing Crew (has not yet reached their 21st birthday by 8/1/2023)
- Must live and abide by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Must abide by the Jamboree Code of Conduct.
At the time of registration, Scouts will be placed in a Jamboree troop/crew that is closest to where you live, unless that troop/crew is full. If that troop/crew is full the Scout will be placed in the closest available troop/crew. Each Scout will be a member of a patrol within their unit. Every contingent member will be required to participate in and have the following:
- Monthly troop or crew meetings- starting in late summer 2022
- A completed National Jamboree Medical form signed by a licensed physician
- Attend the all-contingent gathering
- Attend at least one overnight training encampment.
- Have all fees paid no later than February 20th, 2023
Please visit https://jamboree.scouting.org/ to apply online to be a part of the 2023 National Jamboree
Once you have applied online with National Jamboree you may register with South Florida Council to be part of the South Florida Council Contingent
SOUTH FLORIDA COUNCIL JAMBOREE REGISTRATION- APPLICATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION PAGE
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https://sfcbsa.org/events/national-jamboree-2023/
As we move forward we will be adding more information as it becomes available
For additional Questions about the above or to make reservations for our camps at this time please contact