National Scout Jamboree

Summit Bechtel Reserve

West Virginia

July 22 - 31, 2026

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.

It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.

The BSA National Jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as “the Jamboree”, “Jambo”, or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend.

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 the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. 

Activities Include:

• World-class zip lines
• The third largest shooting sports venue in the world
• Large arena shows
• 2nd largest Skate park in US
• Kayaking & Whitewater rafting
• Rock climbing and rappelling
• Mountain bikes, BMX, & ATVs

Scout Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop at time of Jamboree
• MUST be at least a First Class Scout by the first day of the Jamboree (July 22, 2026)
• MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree (July 22, 2026) and has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 31, 2026)
• Be approved by their unit leader and local council
• Available to participate in Jamboree training experiences with council contingent
• Complete a BSA Health & Medical record

Adult Leadership Team:

• Scoutmaster Michael Walser
• Staff Advisor Aaron Walters

Contingent Fee: $2500 if paid by Oct 31 2025. Price increase to $2750 after Oct 31 2025.

Contingent package includes:

• Team building weekend and shakedown weekend events (includes meals and program supplies)
• National Jamboree fee
• Transportation to and from Greensboro, NC and Summit Bechtel Reserve (Jamboree location)
• Snacks for the bus ride to and from the Jamboree site (4-hour trip)
• Old North State Council Jamboree Swag Bag (t-shirt, 2 Jamboree unit number patches, 2 council commemorative patch sets, Jamboree hat)
• All Troop gear such as cots, tents, stoves, troop pots/pans, tables, etc. will be provided by the Old North State Council or the Summit
• Participants are responsible for their uniforms (one complete field/class A uniforms), personal gear (e.g. mess kit and sleeping bag), and spending money
   

Payment Schedule:

• $500.00 - At time of registration
• $1000 total amount due on April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• $1500 total amount due on June 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• $2000 total amount due on August 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• $2500 total amount due on October 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Adult participation:

• Adult leaders interested in attending the jamboree should consider applying for a staff position. 
• For more information about the National Jamboree visit National Jamboree Website 

Direct Questions to:

• Jamboree Scoutmaster Michael Walser at michaelwalser41@gmail.com
• Jamboree Staff Advisor Aaron Walters at aaron.walters@scouting.org.