National Jamboree

Join us in July 2026 for Scouting’s flagship event: a gathering of 20,000+ Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about Scouting America!

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Why National Jamboree

An Epic Event with 20,000 Friends

Participants in the National Jamboree learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.

Please visit https://jamboree.scouting.org/ for the latest information and FAQs.

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Event Details

HISTORY

The first Boy Scouts of America national jamboree was scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., in 1935 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting in America. Unfortunately, the jamboree was canceled because of a polio outbreak in Washington. When the first jamboree was finally held in 1937, Dan Beard lit the opening campfire using flint and steel. Scouts from all 48 states brought the wood that was used in the campfire. There were 27,232 Scouts camped on the National Mall under the Washington Monument. Since that time, an additional 20 national jamborees have been held, the last in 2023.

About National Jamboree

Cascade Pacific Council puts together a Jamboree Contingent, one of the largest contingents of Scouts to attend the National Jamboree. The Contingent consists of anywhere from 7 to 15 units, comprised each of 36 youth and 4 adult leaders. Units will include Male Troops, Female Troops, and Venture Crews.

Besides the Jamboree experience itself, there are many costs that are incurred in preparation for the event. These costs include (but may not be limited to):

Airfare to and from the east coast
Luggage fees
Hotel and security
Jamboree training, meetings, and other events
Jamboree gear, including all troop/crew specific gear (flags, unit numerals, waterbottles, hats, shirts, jackets, backpack, duffle bag, patches)
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
A tour team to organize and facilitate all touring aspects

Event Contacts

Ed Henson – (971) 409-2226
2026 Jamboree Contingent Leader

Event Contacts

Carrie Hutchcraft – (503) 225-5726
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Key Details for the 2026 Jamboree:

Dates and Location: The 2026 National Jamboree will be held Wednesday, July 22, through Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (The Summit) in Glen Jean, West Virginia. Contingents will arrive on July 22nd and depart Friday, July 31.
Estimated Cost: between $5,000 and $5,500 a person.
Attendance the 2026 National Jamboree : approximately 20,000 Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers*, unit leaders, JST (Staff), and visitors.
To attend the National Jamboree, a Scout must: Be a currently registered member of Scouting America in a Scouts BSA troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship:
If attending as a member of Scouts BSA, a Scout must be at least 12 years of age and no older than 17 years of age.
To attend the National Jamboree as a contingent adult leader, an adult must: Be a currently registered member of Scouting America No less than 21 years of age. Note: Assistant Scoutmasters aged 18-20 are encouraged to register for JST (Staff) or register and participate as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.

Pre-Jamboree Tour

With 2026 being the 250th Anniversary of the United States, you have the opportunity to check out some of our Nation’s historical sites before arriving at the National Jamboree. Many council contingents add on a tour of East Coast cities and landmarks as part of their National Jamboree experience, either before or after the event. Whether it is visiting the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Fort McHenry in Baltimore, our Nation’s Capital, Colonial Williamsburg, or any other of America’s wealth of historic and cultural landmarks, the Pre-Jamboree Tour can be a memorable part of each Scout’s National Jamboree experience.

Activity Areas

The National Jamboree showcases the broad range of activities available within Scouting! Those activities are conducted at many adventure venues found at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. While youth attending the National Jamboree will have the chance to experience some of these adventure venues, capacity constraints and the sheer number of attendees will make their experience very different than one received during a Summit high-adventure experience. Contingent leaders should help youth and parents understand that the National Jamboree is primarily a social event that celebrates Scouting, not a high-adventure experience.

In addition, our ability to open adventure venues depends on the staff we are able to recruit. We request that each council help recruit JST (Staff) members so that we are able to open as many venues as possible. We will provide an update no later than February 2026 on our ability to run these venues. The adventure areas will offer activity experiences to get the participants’ blood pumping. Most activities will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be designed for maximum throughput. Adventure Valley is home to The Rocks (rock climbing), Low Gear (cross-country mountain biking), Alexander Eagle Flight (formerly known as Big Zip), and lake kayaking.

Thrasher Mountain is home to The Park and The Trax. The Park houses the Summit’s first-rate skateboarding facilities. At The Trax participants will find the Summit’s thrilling BMX Course.

The Bows and Barrels at the 2026 National Jamboree will offer the widest variety of range and target activities ever; shotguns, rifles, pistols (age and program restrictions apply), 3-D archery, and sporting arrows.

Aquatics activities will be located at the Summit’s man-made lakes Goodrich Lake will be home to fishing, basic kayaking, paddle boarding, and an expanded Water Reality obstacle course.

Tri Dave Lake will be home to advanced kayaking. Summit Center adventure venues feature climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, skateboarding, canopy tour, and BMX activities