The BSA National Jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  Referred to as “the Jamboree”, “Jambo”, or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend.

They are considered to be one of several unique experiences that the Boy Scouts of America offers.  The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years after being cancelled due to a polio outbreak.  The 1937 jamboree in Washington attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin.

Minimum of 12 years of age on or before the first day of the Jamboree.

Date:  July 22-31, 2026

Fees:  $3,000/participant (youth or adult)

Fees include:

• Jamboree Admission
• Roundtrip Air Transportation to Charlotte, NC.
• Bus transportation to/from the Summit Bechtel Reserve
• Shirts, patches, neckerchiefs, etc.
• Preparation shakedowns
• More...

A payment schedule has been set up to pay participant fees - six $500 payments.

• At registration - $500.00 before 04-30-2025
• First Payment - $500.00 due 06-30-2025
• Second Payment - $500.00 due 08-31-2025
• Third Payment - $500.00 due 10-31-2025
• Fourth Payment - $500.00 due 01-31-2026
• Fifth Payment - $500.00 due 03-31-2026

Go to the following Jamboree sites for more information:

• National Scouting America site - https://jamboree.scouting.org
• Capitol Area Council site - https://www.bsacac.org/activities/jamborees/