2026 National Jamboree

Date:

Jul 22, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026

 

Location:

Summit Bechtel Reserve
2550 Jack Furst Dr
Glen Jean, WV 25846

 

Join the Adventure: National Jamboree 2026

Imagine this: thousands of Scouts from across the country, all in one place. Giant zip lines. Rock climbing. Whitewater rafting. Mountain biking. Stadium-sized shows. Patch trading everywhere you look. New friends from every state.

That’s the National Jamboree.

This isn’t just another campout; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience. You’ll try activities you can’t do anywhere else, challenge yourself in ways you never have before, and make memories you’ll still be talking about years from now.

At Jamboree, you:

  • Meet Scouts from across the nation (and sometimes around the world)

  • Experience high-adventure activities on a massive scale (Have you seen the giant zipline?)

  • Build confidence and independence

  • Represent your troop and your council

  • Create friendships that last long after the tents come down

  • Did we mention patch trading?

It’s bigger. It’s louder. It’s more exciting than you can imagine. And it only happens every four years.

When you look back on your time in Scouting, this is the kind of experience you’ll wish you didn’t miss.

If you’re ready for adventure, challenge, and a story worth telling — the National Jamboree is calling.

Let’s go make memories. 

The cost for this 9 day experience is $2,200.00. This fee covers the National Jamboree entrance fee, travel, food, and equipment. 

John Yalch will serve as the Scoutmaster for the Boy Troop, and Amanda Steele will lead the Girl Troop. Youth participants who want to attend should register as soon as possible to secure their spot. Adults interested in attending should contact John or Amanda directly, as this registration link is for youth participants only.

To attend as a member of Scouts BSA, a Scout must be at least 12 years old and no older than 17 at the time of the Jamboree. Venturing Crew and Sea Scout members must be at least 13 and have completed the eighth grade, or be 14 years old and not yet 21.

The National Jamboree is Scouting’s premier event, bringing together tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members for an unforgettable 10-day experience. Held once every four years, the Jamboree is a celebration of everything great about Scouting. Attendees will take part in a wide variety of adventures, including high-adventure activities, stadium shows, a pioneer village, mountain hikes, and adventure sports. With 10,000 acres of wilderness at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, there is no shortage of opportunities to create lifelong Scouting memories.

This is the ultimate Scouting experience, filled with friends, fun, and adventure. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Sign up today and get ready to Face the Challenge at the 2026 National Jamboree!

Click here for more information!