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. 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!

Jamboree Dates and Location

July 22-31, 2026 at Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, WV

Laurel Highlands Council Contingent

The Laurel Highlands Council is forming contingent troops and crews to attend the Jamboree. See below for participant requirements.

Troops:

Each troop consists of a maximum of 36 Scouts and minimum of four unit leaders, not to exceed a total of 40.  

Cost 

$2,300 per person - If fully registered no later than Friday, October 31, 2025.

$2,540 per person - If making a first time registration or completing an exisiting registration (Steps 1 and 2 completed and approved) November 1, 2025 or after.

On 4/30/2026 your entire remaining balance is due.

Due to chanigng costs for trip essentials such as transportation and equipment, the above fees may change. If this happens, registrants will be notified as swiftly as possible.

There will be a $250 non-refundable deposit required to register as part of the LHC Jamboree Contingent.

The LHC Contingent Jamboree fee includes:

• The national participation fee covering program materials, food, cots, cooking equipment, and other campsite equipment during the actual Jamboree.
• Travel to and from the Jamboree via charter bus.
• Contingent equipment including tents, first aid kits, flags, and banners.
• Participant SWAG including patches, shirts, bags, hats, and other incidentals.

Participants will be provided the opportunity to purchase extra shirts, patches, and other Jamboree items.

Fundraisers may be coordinated by Jamboree contingent units to help defray the cost of participation.

Scholarship funds may become available to help defray the cost of participation. If this happens, the information will be shared with contingent members.

Youth Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current Scouting America 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 appropriate parent/guardian to 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 Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
• Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.

Adult Leader Participant Qualifications

Important Note: The Jamboree will be limiting the number of adults. 

All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First, Second, and Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST meet the following requirements:

• MUST have a current Scouting membership in a local council unit.
• All leaders regardless of assigned position MUST be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
• Be approved by the local council.
• Scoutmaster, First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST currently be serving in any unit leadership position.
• Scoutmaster applicants MUST have completed appropriate leader specific training.
• All adult leaders MUST be current with Youth Protection Training.
• All adults must register online through the Jamboree registration system as a “Leader”. The council will designate specific leadership positions at the time the Jamboree units are assigned.
• Participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.
• Submitted Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
• Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.