What is the National Jamboree?

FOR THE NEXT 30 SCOUTS THAT REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST, THE COST OF THE JAMBOREE IS $1750!

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 the Boy Scouts of America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America gathers together at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. 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. 

The BSA National Jamboree is held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia.

Participant Qualifications

*In addition to registering through the Andrew Jackson Council website, participants must also register on the National BSA site www.jamboree.scouting.org/.

What are the qualifications for a Youth Participant?

            • MUST have a current BSA membership.

 • MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but have not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree. Be approved by the local council.

• MUST have the appropriate parent/guardian complete the online parental consent.  (An email will be sent to the parent/guardian of any applicant currently 17 years of age or younger during the application process.)

•Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.

•Submitted BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  

•Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.

What are the qualifications for a Young Adult Program Participant (ages 18-20)?

•MUST have a current BSA membership.

•MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but have not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.

•MUST be housed as an adult due to chronological age, while allowed to participate in the program consistent with as a youth participant.

•Be approved by the local council.

•Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.

•Submitted BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  

•Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.