National Jamboree

July 20-31, 2026

Note: dates include two-day council contingent tour of Washington, D.C.

The National Jamboree is a gathering of some 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff held only every four years at The Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve.

Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts attending a Jamboree will enjoy more than five miles of zip line and challenge courses, 36 miles of mountain bike trails, and 13 acres of shooting sports ranges, on a sprawling 10,600-acre site in West Virginia designed for excitement! There are also world class venues for kayaking, rock climbing, bouldering, skateboarding, BMX, plus enjoy arena shows and more.

Here are the prerequisites for youth to attend the 2026 Jamboree:

Scouts BSA Scouts 

• Must be at least a First Class Scout and at least 12 years of age by July 20, 2026, but have not turned 18 by July 31, 2026
• More information will be released. In the meantime, click here to complete the “Intersted in Attending” form.

Venturers and Sea Scouts

• Must be registered with a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship and be at least 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and have completed 8th grade) by July 20, 2026, but have not turned 21 by July 31, 2026
• More information will be released. In the meantime, click here to complete the “Intersted in Attending” form.

How to sign up

Scouts are asked to:

• More information will be released. In the meantime, click here to complete the “Intersted in Attending” form.

Adult leaders are asked to:

• More information will be released. In the meantime, click here to complete the “Intersted in Attending” form.

Important dates:

Full schedule of important dates and deadlines will be announced in the coming months.