Elevate Your Adventure at the 2026 National Jamboree!
Welcome to the 2026 National Jamboree!
Join us at the world-renowned Summit Bechtel Reserve for an unforgettable adventure. Scouting’s flagship event is one of a kind. A gathering of approximately 30,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff showcases everything great about the BSA and its members. The 2026 National Jamboree, themed "ELEVATE," will challenge you to reach new heights in scouting, leadership, and personal growth.
The 2026 National Jamboree is open to Scouts BSA, Venturing, Explorer, and Sea Scouts ages 12 and up!
The Summit Bechtel Reserve
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a world-class outdoor adventure center spanning over 10,000 acres in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. It offers an array of high-adventure activities, including ziplines (featuring one of the longest zip line courses in North America), whitewater rafting, climbing, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more! The Summit is designed to provide an unparalleled experience for scouts from across the nation.
ELEVATE
The theme "ELEVATE" embodies the spirit of pushing boundaries and achieving new levels of accomplishment. We aim to elevate your skills, leadership abilities, and sense of adventure. This jamboree will provide opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with fellow scouts from around the country.
How to Register
The registration process is completed online via our website sacscouting.org. Participants will continue to use this system to provide payments or mail payments to the Shenandoah Area Council office (107 Youth Development Court, Winchester, Virginia 22602).
The first step is to register online at sacscouting.org/nationaljamboree. This is the same system that is used to register for other Shenandoah Area Council events.
- If you have not created an account here before, doing so will make it easier to find your reservation later and make payments.
- Please see the Tentaroo Managing your Account to create an account.
The National Jamboree Registration System is also where each jamboree participant will start the process of submitting their Annual Health and Medical Records (AHMR). The timeframe for this is no yet known.
Cost & Payments
The cost to attend the 2026 National Jamboree is $2,100. What is included?
Besides the Jamboree experience, many costs are incurred in preparation for the event. These costs include (but may not be limited to):
- National Jamboree Event Fee ($1,560)
- Bus transportation to and from the Jamboree with dedicated tour bus drivers
- Jamboree Gear and Equipment (T-Shirts, Patch Set, Unit Numerals, Troop Flag, backpack, duffle bag)
- Jamboree Shakedown Training Events and Meetings
The Shenandoah Area Council has provided the following two payment options:
| DUE DATE | PAYMENT | AMOUNT |
| @ Signup | Deposit | $400 |
| July 15, 2025 | Payment #2 | $400 |
| October 15, 2025 | Payment #3 | $400 |
| January 15, 2026 | Payment #4 | $400 |
| April 15, 2026 | Payment #5 | $400 |
| May 15, 2026 | Payment #6 | $100* |
| DUE DATE | PAYMENT | AMOUNT |
| @ Signup | Deposit | $400 |
| June 15, 2025 | Payment # 2 | $150 |
| July 15, 2025 | Payment # 3 | $150 |
| August 15, 2025 | Payment # 4 | $150 |
| September 15, 2025 | Payment # 5 | $150 |
| October 15, 2025 | Payment # 6 | $150 |
| November 15, 2025 | Payment # 7 | $150 |
| December 15, 2025 | Payment # 8 | $150 |
| January 15, 2026 | Payment # 9 | $150 |
| February 15, 2026 | Payment # 10 | $150 |
| March 15, 2026 | Payment # 11 | $150 |
| April 15, 2026 | Payment # 12 | $150 |
| May 15, 2026 | Payment # 13 | $50* |
*Final payment may reflect any event costs higher than budget, such as transportation.
**There are NO REFUNDS for this event.
Contingent Units
The Shenandoah Area Council will form enough Jamboree Contingents to allow our Scouts an opportunity to attend the 2026 National Jamboree. The Contingent may comprise troops of 40 participants (36 youth and 4 adult leaders) and partial troops of 20 participants (18 youth and 2 adult leaders). Units may include Male Troops, Female Troops, and Venturing Crews.
We will have a minimum of 4 adult leaders per troop to fill the leadership positions of Scoutmaster, First Assistant Scoutmaster, Second Assistant Scoutmaster, and Third Assistant Scoutmaster. When we have less than the full troop, we will have a minimum of 2 adult leaders per group to fill the leadership positions.
Additionall details about contingent unit formation and participation will be provided in the coming months.
Youth Qualifications
Specific youth qualifications for participation will be announced soon. Generally, participants must meet age requirements and be active members of a Scouting unit.
- Be a currently registered SAC member of a Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crews.
- Be at least age 12 by the first day of the Jamboree but have not reached age 18 by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the unit leader and Shenandoah Area Council.
- Meet all BSA medical screening and BMI requirements.
- Participate in the Jamboree meetings and Shakedown Events
Adult Eligibility Requirements
Adult leaders must meet specific training and background check requirements. More details will follow.
Adult Jamboree participants are selected by the Council Jamboree Committee after a review process and interview. Application does not guarantee selection as a Jamboree adult leader. An expectation of Jamboree leadership is that they will help actively recruit youth participants to fill contingent spaces.
Scouts BSA Leaders
- Be a currently registered SAC adult leader of a Scouts BSA Troop. Jamboree Scoutmaster candidates must be currently serving as a Scoutmaster.
- Have completed all required training for your registered position.
- Complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the Jamboree.
- Complete First Aid/CPR/Wilderness First Aid Training
- Be approved by the Shenandoah Area Council.
- Meet all BSA medical screening and BMI requirements.
- Attend the monthly Jamboree planning meetings
- Participate in the Jamboree meetings and Shakedown Events
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2026 National Scout Jamboree July 22, 2026 to July 31
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