NATIONAL JAMBOREE  and D.C. Trip, July 18-31, 2026

Event Information:

An experince you can’t get anywhere else in the Scouting program.  Thousands of Scouts from across the country and the world all gather at Summit Bechtel in West Virgina for ten days of pure scouting adventure and fun.  All major activites can be found there from shooting sports, moutain biking, rock climbing, swimming, zip lines and most merit badges can be worked on during the Jamboree. The list contiues with conservation projects,  OA activites, Amature Radio, STEM, stage shows at various times and finally patch trading and socializing with other Scouts too. If you can think of it in Scouting then you’ll most likely find it at Scouting America National Jamboree. 

Any current Scouts BSA member registered who is 12yrs old, by July 22, 2026, but not yet 18 yrs old by July 31, 2026. 

Young Adult Program Participant may participate in program along with you, but MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but has not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree. The Young Adult must be housed as an adult. 

Cost: $3350

The $3350 covers the Once-in-the-lifetime opportunity to attend Scouting America’s premier event, which will likely not happen again until 2030! Participants will be provided the chance to interact with Scouts from all across the US, as well as international Scouts! 

Specifically: ALL travel (airfare, Metro pass & bus to-and-from the Jamboree), ALL food, Jamboree Registration Fee ($1560), travel lodging, Jamboree day pack, Jamboree Council strips (two uniforms and five for trading), Paid OA members will get 2 Jamboree-themed Lodge flaps, three Council Jamboree t-shirts, large travel duffle bag (about 120-140L). 

More or less once the scout arrives at the airport they are covered until they return home except for snack and souviener money. 

Deposit: $350 (Non-Refundable) Due by August 31st, 2025

Payment plan: $375 due first day of each month starting November 1, 2025 with last payment due June 1st, 2026.  Payments will be made online through Black Pug.

National Jamboree Registration:  Each applicant must submit a National application online which is located here: National registration HERE!!!

More Information:  

Shane Koranda - Contingent Leader - skoranda@hotmail.com

Linette Koranda - Contingent Leader - linettekoranda@hotmail.com

Aaron Archer - Contingent Leader - aaronarcher@ymail.com

Jennifer Archer - Contingent Leader - jaarcher1@yahoo.com

Pat Reilly - Quivira Council Jamboree Chairman