2026 National Jamboree

The Best of Scouting in One Place

For over 75 years, the National Jamboree has brought more members from all over the country and the world together to share the bond that is Scouting. Each Jamboree grows in numbers and in adventures, adding more and more activities for Scouts to turn into memories. 

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Epic. Insane. Monumental. These are just a few words that will describe the adventure awaiting Scouts and Scouters at the 2026 National Jamboree. Mark your calendars and join us at the Summit for a National Jamboree that will go down in history! 

From rock climbing and zip-lining to arena stage shows and leadership training, the 2026 Jamboree will offer something for everyone. Additionally, the 2026 National Jamboree will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Scouts will have the opportunity to commemorate this significant American milestone while also participating in the high-adventure and other unique Jamboree activities that make a National Jamboree so memorable.  

Spend 3 days in the Nation's Capital during the country's semiquincentennial! Experience DC as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US. 

Raft the New River Gorge in West Virginia through America's newest national park. Rapids range in difficulty from Class III - Class IV. 

Elevate your Jamboree through different experiences that the Jamboree has to offer:

• Stadium Shows
• Patch Trading
• Worship Services
• Leadership Heights
• Adventure Activities
• Merit Badges
• Camp Life

See you at the Summit - July 17 - Aug 1, 2026! 

Youth Participant Criteria:

The Grand Canyon Council National Jamboree experience includes cross-country travel and exploration of a major U.S. city. While not classified as a National BSA High Adventure, the contingent follows traditional High Adventure age recommendations.

• Age Requirements: Participants must be at least 14 years old (or 13 and First Class) and no older than 17 by the first day of the Jamboree trip.
• Endorsement: Participants must have a signed endorsement from their Scoutmaster or Committee Chair (non-family member) verifying they are mentally and physically capable of participating in Jamboree activities and consistently display behaviors aligned with the Scout Oath and Law.
• Commitments:
  • Attend all training and pre-Jamboree activities.
  • Maintain physical fitness and readiness to participate in high-adventure activities before, during, and after the Jamboree.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and self-management throughout the training and trip.
• Leadership Respect: Follow all directions from youth and adult leadership teams.
• Swim Test: It is strongly recommended that participants pass the BSA swim test as a swimmer.

Adult Opportunities:

Adult Leadership with the Grand Canyon Council Contingent

• Submitting an application does not guarantee an adult's participation with the contingent. Full troops (36 Scouts) will be supported by 4 adult leaders (1 Scoutmaster and 3 Assistant Scoutmasters), while half troops (18 Scouts) will have 2 adult leaders.
• All adults interested in joining the contingent are required to complete and  submit this application for consideration.

Jamboree Staff

In addition to opportunities to serve as a contingent leader for the 2026 National Jamboree, we are seeking dedicated Scouters to ELEVATE the Jamboree experience by joining the 2026 National Jamboree Service Team and helping create the best possible experience for our Scouts.

The Jamboree Service Team plays a vital role in delivering an unforgettable adventure for Scouts, and we are actively recruiting members to support key areas, including program, operations, administration, health and wellness, logistics, and emergency management.

I invite you to join me on the Jamboree Service Team and help make a lasting impact. As a Jamboree Service Team member, you'll enjoy:

• A significantly reduced participation fee of $1060 (or $650 for those under 30), plus transportation.
• Exclusive benefits, including a Jamboree staff daypack, the coveted Jamboree staff emblem, and an Arizona contingent-specific JST unit emblem.
• The opportunity to be part of a high-functioning Scouting team, make lifelong friends, and support an extraordinary experience for our Arizona Scouts.

Click the link below to learn more about the Jamboree Service Team and take the next step in this incredible journey. I look forward to seeing you at the Summit!

Click here to learn more and sign up! If you have additional questions, contact Mike Frost at m_frost_fnp@yahoo.com.

Jamboree Fundraiser:

Do you want to support this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a Scout in Arizona? Buy this collectable 2026 National Jamboree Council Shoulder Patch from the Grand Canyon Council Scout Shop to participate in our fundraiser!

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