2026 Del-Mar-Va Council Jamboree
Event Details
2026 Del-Mar-Va Council Jamboree“A Declaration of Adventure”
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
This special event commemorates the rich tradition of Scout jamborees while celebrating our nation's founding principles and Delaware's vital role in American history. Scouts will engage in the "Patriotic Pathways", specially designed series of activities that guide youth ages 5 through 20 on a journey through Delaware's and our nation's history, from colonial times to the present day! We look forward to welcoming you to this memorable celebration of Scouting and American heritage.
When: April 24-26, 2026
Where: Akridge Scout Reservation, 1910 Baden Powell Way, Dover, DE 19904
Cost for those registered with Scouting America (including tent camping and day-tripping):
- Youth (under 21): $35 Early Bird Price - if paid in full by 3/31/2026 - $45 Regular Price - if paid on or after 4/1/2026
- Adult (21 and older): $20 Early Bird Price - if paid in full by 3/31/2026 - $30 Regular Price -if paid on or after 4/1/2026
- Jamboree Staff Youth (under 21): no charge when working assigned areas for 8 hours (with scheduled breaks)
- Jamboree Staff Adult (21 and older): $10 when working assigned areas for 8 hours (with scheduled breaks).
***We are requesting at least 1 adult volunteer from each unit to be part of the event's core staff.***
Cost for those NOT registered with Scouting America (including day-tripping only):
- General Public - Adults (21 and older): $20 Early Bird Price - if paid in full by 3/31/2026 - $30 Regular Price - if paid on or after 4/1/2026
- General Public - Youth (under 21): no charge. Be-A-Scout - Recruitment opportunity!
The Jamboree Leaders Guide is available in the "Attachment" section of this page
For registration questions, please contact Donna Bruzzese, Outdoor Programs Administrator, at 302.622.3300 ext. 127 or email dbruzzese@dmvc.org.
For Jamboree program questions, please email Kevin Holcomb, Council Jamboree Committee Chair, kevinsholcomb@gmail.com
Contact
When & Where
Scouts and/or Units Register Here
Akridge Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 04-26-2026 12:00 PM ET
Staff Registers Here
Akridge Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 04-26-2026 12:00 PM ET
Public Registration
Akridge Scout Reservation
Saturday 04-25-2026
8:00 AM ET to 8:00 PM ET
Akridge Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 04-26-2026 12:00 PM ET
Staff Registers Here
Akridge Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 04-26-2026 12:00 PM ET
Public Registration
Akridge Scout Reservation
Saturday 04-25-2026
8:00 AM ET to 8:00 PM ET





