JAMBOREE ON THE AIR (JOTA)

What is JOTA?

Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operator’s ham shack. Many times you can find the hams will come to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp.

When: October 17, 2026

Where: Rainbow Scout Reservation (Trading Post Porch)

Time: 10 am until 3 pm

Cost: $5

What to bring: Sack lunch and a refillable water bottle

Questions? Contact Lacey Meyer at lacey88@live.com or 815-342-9866.

This is not a drop off event. Parent or guardian must stay with the youth.