2026 National Jamboree | July 22–31, 2026
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 Scouting America 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!
The 2026 National Jamboree is open to Scouts BSA, Venturing, Explorer, and Sea Scouts, 12 and up!
Registration Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Virtual Informational Meeting Webinar – 9/11/25
The registration process is completed online in two locations: the Council Jamboree Payment System, and later, the National Jamboree Registration System.
- Each Scout and parent/guardian must have a separate account at https://my.scouting.org (for Youth Protection and legal waiver purposes).
- If you have existing my.scouting accounts, please use those.
- If an account is needed for a Scout and/or parent/guardian, please be sure to use the name as listed on your official Scouting America record and the matching member ID number.
- If you need any assistance with your my.scouting account, please contact pamela.miscikowski@scouting.org.
- The next step is to register online at https://scoutingevent.com/602-2026Jamboree. This is the same system that is used to register for other 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 Black Pug Account Creation Guide to create an account.
- Once Council access to the National Jamboree Registration System is established, you will receive an email with a link to update your profile and to submit any required disclaimer/release/waiver statements. The timeframe for this is not yet known.
- The National Jamboree Registration System is also where you will start the process of submitting your Annual Health and Medical Records (AHMR). The timeframe for this is not yet known.
The cost to attend the 2026 National Jamboree is $2,200. What is included?
- National Jamboree Fee – $1,560
- Transportation to and from Jamboree in a tour bus
- Jamboree patch
- Contingent SWAG
- Contingent shakedown/training weekend food & activities
Troops may also elect to create their own SWAG for additional cost.
Payment Schedule
| Date | Payment | Total Due |
| 1/15/2025 | $250* | $250 |
| 2/15/2025 | $150 | $400 |
| 3/15/2025 | $150 | $550 |
| 4/15/2025 | $150 | $700 |
| 5/15/2025 | $150 | $850 |
| 6/15/2025 | $150 | $1,000 |
| 7/15/2025 | $150 | $1,150 |
| 8/15/2025 | $150 | $1,300 |
| 9/15/2025 | $150 | $1,450 |
| 10/15/2025 | $150 | $1,600 |
| 11/15/2025 | $150 | $1,750 |
| 12/15/2025 | $150 | $1,900 |
| 1/15/2026 | $150 | $2,050 |
| 2/15/2026 | $150 | $2,200 |
*First payment includes $250 non-refundable deposit.
Payments are due by the dates listed, but participants may pay in advance.
Any payments made by credit/debit card will have a 3% surcharge added. Online ACH payments will have a $1 surcharge per payment added. Payments can be made by cash or check in person at the Council Leadership Center or check payments can be made by mail.
- Scouts attend as part of a Contingent unit of 36 Scouts will be formed by the Heart of Virginia Council Jamboree Committee.
- We are planning to have multiple units.
- Those Contingent units will prepare, travel and camp together.
To attend the National Jamboree, a Scout must meet the following requirements:
- Be a currently registered member of Scouting America in a Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship
- If attending as a member of a Scouts BSA Troop, a Scout must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree (July 22, 2026), and not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 31, 2026).
- Note: Assistant Scoutmasters ages 18-20 are encouraged to register for the Jamboree Service Team (JST) to serve on staff, or register and participate as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.
- If attending as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship, a Scout must be at least 13 years old and have completed the eighth grade, or is age 14 by the first day of the Jamboree (July 22, 2026), and not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 31, 2026).
- Venturing and Sea Scout participants ages 18-20 must be registered as adult program participants in a Venturing or Sea Scout unit, and must be current in Scouting America Youth Protection Training through the last day of the Jamboree.
- Submit an annual health and medical record (AHMR)
- Meet the minimum health requirements for high adventure participation
- Agree to follow the Jamboree Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding
- Be approved by the unit leader and the Heart of Virginia Council
- Participate in Jamboree contingent meetings and a pre-Jamboree contingent shakedown/training weekend
- Submit all registration fees per HOVC’s payment schedule
To attend the National Jamboree as a contingent adult leader, an adult must meet the following requirements:
- Be a currently registered member of Scouting America
- Be at least 21 years old by the first day of the Jamboree (July 26, 2026)
- Note: Assistant Scoutmasters ages 18-20 are encouraged to register for the Jamboree Service Team (JST) to serve on staff, or register and participate as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.
- Scoutmaster/Advisor/Skipper applicants must have completed leader-specific training
- Be current in Scouting America Youth Protection Training through the last day of the Jamboree
- Submit an annual health and medical record (AHMR)
- Meet the minimum health requirements for high adventure participation
- Agree to follow the Jamboree Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding
- Be approved by the Heart of Virginia Council
- Participate in and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree contingent shakedow/training weekend
- Participate in Jamboree contingent meetings
- Submit all registration fees per the HOVC’s payment schedule
Each unit will also have an Assistant Scoutmaster for Health and Safety (H&S ASM) who will be one of the unit’s four leaders. Duties include:
- Providing for the safety and well-being of each unit member by reviewing the AHMR and maintaining a binder or file containing all unit AHMRs
- Maintaining the unit’s first aid kits and providing first aid treatment within the unit
- Overseeing the administration of required medications
The H&S ASM is required to hold one of the following levels of training, and a copy of the current license or certification must be shared with the National Jamboree during the registration process:
- Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder
- Outdoor Emergency Care/Ski Patrol
- EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, or Paramedic
- Military Corpsman, Medic, or Equivalent Medical Training
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Physician’s Assistant
- Licensed Physician, MD or DO
Council Contingent Staff
What makes a Jamboree awesome? What is the key to a world-class, life-changing experience? It’s you. If you love Scouting and being part of a high functioning team that delivers amazing experiences, then we want you on the 2026 National Jamboree Staff Team. The 2026 Jamboree will ELEVATE the Scouting experience for thousands of youth, and no matter your skill set, we need you to help deliver the promise of this historic event.
Learn more at https://jamboree.scouting.org/staff/.
Contact the HOVC Jamboree Committee
You can reach the HOVC Jamboree Committee via email at HOVC.JAMBOREE@gmail.com.