2023 National Jamboree

2023 National Jamboree | July 19 - 28, 2023

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 30,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!

Open to Scouts BSA, Venturing, Explorer, and Sea Scouts, 12 and up! 2023 National Jamboree is also allowing young adults (under 21) to attend as youth participants due to the cancellation of the 2021 event.

Request an Informational Session for your Unit

The Heart of Virginia Council 2023 National Jamboree Committee is offering the opportunity to host an informational session at a unit meeting.  Simply complete our Information Session for Units Form and provide three suggested meeting dates and times, and we will reach out to your unit contact to schedule the session.

2023 National Jamboree Patch Sets
Heart of Virginia Council 2023 National Jamboree Patch Sets

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Virtual 2023 National Jamboree informational Meeting

June 29th, 2022

The HOVC Jamboree Committee held an Informational Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, June 29th. All currently registered participants and interested scouts and their families were encouraged to attend. Several scouts were on hand to share their experiences from previous Jamborees. If you were unable to attend this virtual meeting, our Jamboree Committee invites you to review the Presentation Slide Deck (PDF) and Presentation Recording (YouTube), which you can also watch below.

Payment schedule information has been updated since this video was recorded. Please see the Cost & Payments tab below to see the current information.

The Ropes
The Trax
The Park
National Jamboree Attendance Information
Contact the HOVC Jamboree Committee

You can reach the HOVC Jamboree Committee via email at HOVC.JAMBOREE@gmail.com.

National Jamboree 2023
Jamboree Mashup
The Canopy
The Rocks