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 18 national jamborees have been held, the last in 2017.

About National Jamboree

Every four years, 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
• Troops and Crews will take a 3-day tour of part of America’s history including Washington, DC and other historical locations.