2026 National Scout Jamboree

July 22-31, 2026

Summit Bechtel Reserve

2026 National Jamboree Update

Each council can send a contingent if they meet the required minimum of eighteen youth and two adults. Unfortunately, the PA Dutch Council registrations fell short of this minimum. The scouts who registered will receive a full refund. Refund checks should arrive in the first week of October.

We do have good news, however, for those Scouts who would like to attend the 2026 Jamboree.
We are disappointed that we will not have our own contingent but have collaborated with
our neighboring council, the Chester County Council, for you to have the opportunity to
attend as a participant. They have informed us that they will gladly accept Scouts from PA Dutch as members of their contingent.

If you have interest in joining the contingent of the Chester County Council, go
to https://cccscouting.org/programs/high-adventure/2026-national-jamboree/ to register. Questions should be directed to Chester County Council at jamboree@cccbsa.org

What Is Jamboree?

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.

It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.

Learn more about the 2026 National Jamboree here

Jamboree Deposit Form

Jamboree Flyer

Youth Eligibility Requirements

Scouts BSA

  • Be a currently registered member of a Scouts BSA Troop.
  • Be at least age 12 by the first day of the Jamboree
  • Meet all BSA medical screening and BMI requirements.

Adult Eligibility Requirements

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 adult leader of a Scouts BSA Troop.
  • Scoutmaster and 1st Asst. Scoutmaster candidates must be at least age 21 by the first day of the Jamboree. 2nd Asst. Scoutmaster candidates must be at least age 18 by the first day of the Jamboree. 3rd Asst. Scoutmaster candidates must be at least age 18 by the first day of the Jamboree by not age 21 by the last day of the Jamboree.
  • Have completed all required training for your registered position
  • Complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the Jamboree.
  • Be approved by the local council.
  • Meet all BSA medical screening and BMI requirements.