National Jamboree
National Jamboree
(July 22 – July 31, 2026)
Please visit https://jamboree.scouting.org/ for the latest information and FAQs.
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about Scouting America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, Scouting America gathers together. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.
National Jamboree is the best of Scouting rolled into 10 days of friends, fun and adventure! You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!
If you couldn’t attend a Jamboree meeting, don’t worry. Click on this link to view what you missed!
FAQ
Age Requirements
- Scouts BSA: Must be at least 12 years old and no older than 17 at the time of Jamboree.
- Venturing: Must be at least 13 years old and have completed the eighth grade, or be age 14 and not yet 21 at the time of Jamboree.
Registering for National Jamboree is a two-step process:
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** You must have/create a my.scouting.org login to access the National registration site.** Tip: When registering a youth participant, you’ll need to sign-in using the youth’s my.scouting account with the youth registrant’s BSA Member ID, not the parent’s BSA member ID. Note: When registering as a participant, no fees will be collected at the time of registration – registration fees will be collected by your local council.
Pro Tips When Registering for Jabmoree as a Participant
Make sure you’re ready to register by making sure you have the basics covered:
- BSA membership must be current.
- Member ID number must be linked in the profile of the registrant’s My.Scouting account.
- Your current email is in your My.Scouting account.
Check your email after registering to complete your required disclaimers.
You can send an email with Aloha Council 104, BSA membership #, my.scouting username, and full name to national.jamboree@scouting.org.
Interested in attending the Jamboree as an adult leader?
Adults interested in attending the Jamboree as part of the council contingent and wish to be considered for a leadership position should fill out this application. Adult Jamboree participants are selected by the Council Jamboree Committee after a review process and interview. Application does not guarantee selection as a Jamboree adult leader. All adult leader applications must be received by Aloha Council no later than DECEMBER 1, 2024. Any applications received after that date will be held for future consideration in the event additional adult leaders are required. Click here to complete the Adult Leader Interest application form.
Initial Deposit, Fees and Payment Schedule
Initial Deposit
Fee and monthly payment schedule – Learn More
A deposit of $500 is due with your initial registration. Failure to adhere to the payment schedule will result in a forfeiture of your participation and reassignment to an alternative participant.
$4,800 per Scout/Adult.
Refund Policy
If anyone signs up for the 2026 National Jamboree and is unable to attend, a refund will only be issued by the Aloha Council if there is an alternative to go in that person’s place. If an alternative is not able to be found a partial refund will be made. This will include any fees paid to date less any contractual fees submitted on your behalf.
Scholarship Opportunities
National Scholarship Program
Scouting America’s aim is to ensure that every eligible Scout who is interested in attending the Jamboree is able to do so, regardless of financial background. While Scouts are encouraged to fundraise as much as they reasonably can, some Scouts will need additional financial support to cover Jamboree costs. Councils are expected to be the primary provider of scholarships to Scouts who need them. To supplement council scholarships, some national scholarships will be available.
To be eligible for a National scholarship, you must be a Scouts BSA youth (under age 18) or a Venturing / Sea Scouting participant (under age 21). Jamboree staff members are not eligible for a scholarship; however, all staff members ages 16-29 automatically receive a reduced fee.
Scholarships will only cover a portion of the national Jamboree registration fee and do not include any additional fees required by your local council (for travel, etc.). Full scholarships will only be given in the most extraordinary cases; most scholarships will total less than half the national fee (up to $780 of the $1560 fee).
Applications must be completed online via the National Jamboree website by one of the two deadlines. A committee will review the applications and determine scholarship amounts for each applicant. Recipients and their councils will be notified of the results of their application: either approved for a certain amount, not approved, or waitlisted to be considered in the second round.
The first round deadline to apply is July 31, 2025, with those applicants being notified of their results in early Fall. The second (final) round deadline is November 30, 2025, with those applicants being notified by mid-Winter.
Click Here to apply for a national scholarship.
Aloha Council is working on scholarship opportunities – additional information to follow.
Scouts are encouraged to participate in the Council Fundraising campaigns: Camp Cards and Popcorn Sales
- They will sell through Jamboree Troop, not their home troop.
National Scout Jamboree Health History:
TBD
What is the National Jamboree?
The BSA National Jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of Scouting America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of Scouting America. Referred to as “the Jamboree”, “Jambo”, or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend. They are considered to be one of several unique experiences that Scouting America offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years after being cancelled due to a polio outbreak. The 1937 jamboree in Washington attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin.
The BSA National Jamboree is held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia. About the Summit: 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 Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors.