2023 National Scout Jamboree

When the first National Scout Jamboree was held Washington, DC in 1937, Dan Beard lit the opening campfire using flint and steel.  Scouts from all 48 states brought the wood that was used in the campfire.  Since that time, an additional 18 National Jamborees have been held and you have an opportunity to join the 19th National Scout Jamboree at the Boy Scouts of America’s world class facility, the Summit Bechtal Reserve in West Virginia from July 19 through 28, 2023. 

National Scout Jamborees are one of Scouting's pinnacle events.  Jamborees are an opportunity for more than 30,000 Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters, to come together for fellowship, high adventure, and exciting once in a lifetime programs.  Palmetto Council is planning to host one Scout troop for this Jamboree of 36 youth and 4 adults.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Activities Include:

• World-class zip lines
• The third largest shooting sports venue in the world
• Large arena shows
• 2nd largest Skate park in US
• Kayaking & Whitewater rafting
• Rock climbing and rappelling
• Mountain bikes, BMX, & ATVs

Scout Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop at time of Jamboree
• MUST be at least a First Class Scout by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2023)
• MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree (July19, 2023) and there will be an accommodation for young adult participation up to 21 years of age to attend within a Council Contingent or JST since the last Jamboree was cancelled due to Covid.
• Be approved by their unit leader and local council
• Available to participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences with council contingent
• Complete a BSA Health & Medical record
• Participants are responsible for their uniforms (two complete field/class A uniforms), personal gear (e.g. mess kit and sleeping bag), and spending money
• All Troop gear such as cots, tents, stoves, troop pots/pans, tables, etc. will be provided by the Palmetto Council or the Summit

Contingent Fee: $2,000; $2,215 if you registered on the National website after October 31, 2022.  Fundraising opportunites and scholarship will be available to participants.  

Contingent package includes:

• Team building weekend and shakedown weekend events (includes meals and program supplies)
• National Jamboree fee
• Transportation to and from Spartanburg/Rock Hill and Summit Bechtel Reserve (Jamboree location)
• Snacks for bus ride to and from Jamboree site (4 hour trip)
• Palmetto Council Jamboree Swag Bag (2 t-shirts, 2 Jamboree Unit number patches, 2 Council commemorative patch sets, Jamboree hat, duffle bag)

Payment Schedule:

Non-refundable deposit                $200          Due upon registration

Second payment                              $450       June 30, 2022

Third payment                                  $450       September 30, 2022

Fourth payment                               $450       December 31, 2022

Fifth payment                                   $450       March 31, 2023

Monthly payment plans can be arranged upon request.

Campership/Scholarship programs will be published at a later date. Fundraising opportunities will also be available.

Adult participation:

Any adults interested in volunteering, can register as a council contingent leader on this site OR support the National Jamboree Staff.  For more information about the National Jamboree Stafff, visit https://jamboree.scouting.org/.