2026 National Jamboree

https://jamboree.scouting.org/about/ 

Wednesday, Jully 22 to Friday July 31, 2026

Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about Scouting America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, Scouting America gathers together. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.

National Jamboree is the best of Scouting rolled into 10 days of friends, fun and adventure! You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!

Council Contingent

Hoosier Trails Council will take one or more Troops of 18 or 36 Scouts, each with a team of experienced Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

Tentative Itinerary

July 22, 2026 (Wednesday morning) - Depart Bloomington via passenger vans
July 22 to July 31, 2026 (Wednesday afternoon to the following Friday morning) - Jamboree Program at Summit Bechtel Reserve
July 31, 2026 (Friday evening) - Return to Bloomington

Who Can Attend

Currently Registered Scouts BSA youth members (male and female) who will:

Be at least 12 years old by July 22, 2026.

Not have reached their 18th birthday by July 31, 2026

Financial Details

The total cost for each participant will be $2,300 if registered before November 1, 2025. The price increases $250 per participant thereafter.

The cost includes the National Jamboree event, transportation, all meals, patrol and troop equipment, duffel bag, day pack, shirts, patches, and more.

Please note the fee schedule. 

Non-refundable Deposit -- $350 at time of registration

First Payment of $650 – May 31, 2025

Second Payment of $650 – November 11, 2025

Final Balance Payment $650– January 17, 2026

Subsequent payments are non-refundable unless the contingent is full, the individual slot is reassigned to another youth from the waiting list, and fees are paid in full by the wait list youth.

Qualifications to attend the 2026 National Jamboree

Adult Scouts BSA members must:

• Be a registered unit leader
• Youth Protection Trained
• Wood Badge Trained preferred

All attendees must:

• Be approved by the Hoosier Trails Council Jamboree Committee.
• Participate fully in pre-Jamboree training experiences and Jamboree unit activities.
• Submit a completed Jamboree Medical Form once they become available (late 2024).

NOTE: A parent should be listed as the "Registration Contact" (the first screen you will come to). The Scout will be listed as the "Attendee". We will communicate with the Registration Contact concerning payment deadlines, meetings, health forms, etc.