The Jamboree will be  held at the Bechtel Summit National Scout Reservation in Beckley, West Virginia, in proximity to the New River Gorge, a world-class wilderness area renowned for its rock climbing, river rafting, and outdoor adventure opportunities.

DATE: JULY 17—JULY 28, 2023 (includes 1 day of pre-Jamboree adventure)

QUESTIONS? Contact Russ Baker, GMC Jambo Chair at rusbaker@gmavt.net or the Service Center at 802-244-5189.

2023 Jamboree Mashup Video (opens in a new window)

TRAVEL PLANS

The Green Mountain Council Contingent will leave Vermont on Monday, July 17 and travel to Pennsylvania.  Our tentative plan is to stay at a BSA Cabin, tour the Gettysburg museum and cyclorama, plus hike the battlefield. Then onto the Jamboree on Wednesday, July 19 and camp there until the morning of July 28, returning home that evening.

ORGANIZATION

The Jamboree is open to all who are qualified on a first come basis.  After our Units have been filled, a standby list of alternates will be established.  Scouts will be assigned to a Jamboree Unit consisting of 36 Scouts and four adult leaders.  The council contingent will  consist of up to 1 1/2 units. Our Council Units will be in one of four camps, mixed in with Units from all over the country, and the world.

Jamboree camping and facilities are located in a fairly compact area, but there are many 

remote and off site activities, including whitewater, other aquatics, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking that are part of the daily schedule. 

TOTAL COST—

 $2,200 for Scouts/Venturers; $1500  for adult leaders in the Contingent.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• Initial Payment of $200 at time of registration
• First Payment: $500 -  July 15, 2022
• Second Payment: $500 -  October 15, 2022
• Third Payment:   $500 – January 31, 2023
• Fourth Payment: $500 - March 31, 2023

Full payment is accepted at any time.  VISA, MasterCard and Discover accepted

Make checks payable to Green Mountain Council

CAMPERSHIP FORM

FUND ASSISTANCE
Thanks to the generosity of donors, we have a designated financial assistance fund for youth in need. Throughout the year grants are made from this fund to ensure all youth have the opportunity to experience the excitement of our camps.

ELIGIBILITY FOR A CAMPERSHIP?
Only youth who are registered members of the Green Mountain Council, BSA. Adults are encouraged to talk with their Pack, Troop or Crew leadership if they believe they require financial assistance to attend any of our council run camp programs.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A CAMPERSHIP?
Follow the instructions to fill out and return the Campership Application Form linked below. Applications should be submitted before April 1,2022. 

HOW ARE SELECTIONS MADE?
The following are considerations:

Description of financial need

Description of youth efforts to do fund raising

Endorsement of application by leader of Pack, Troop or Crew

To Fill out Campership form, please go here: 2023 National Jamboree Contingent Campership Form

FEE INCLUDES

The Jamboree fee covers all transportation, tours, admission fees, meals, lodging, patrol and Unit equipment, as well as insurance.  Fee also covers the training camps before the Jamboree, and items such as a  shirt, patches, hat, rain jacket, and Jambo duffle bag to each Contingent member.  Additional expense will be any personal equipment, uniforms, spending money and whitewater rafting (optional).  This fee is based upon estimated transportation and hotel costs.  If those costs increase, we may have to increase the Jamboree fee accordingly.  We will  be engaging in fundraising activities to keep costs down.  Some scholarship funds will be available.  Early Jamboree registration, and request for scholarship assistance in writing are strongly encouraged, since these funds will be limited.

REFUND POLICY

 If you sign up for the Jamboree and then find that you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund from the Green Mountain Council only if there is an alternate to take your place.  In the event that there is not an alternate, a partial refund will be made.  This includes the fees that you have paid to date, less any expenses related to contractual agreements on your behalf.