These Scouting supporters kick the Jamboree up a notch
Scouting America’s biggest event wouldn’t be the same without valued partners and industry experts.
How to sign up for the 2026 National Jamboree
The 2026 National Jamboree is on track to being one of the most exciting events in Scouting. The good news
5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National Jamboree
As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.
Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree
The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.
Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners
The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.
Be the first to hear this exciting 2026 National Jamboree announcement!
If you’re reading this, you’re either a National Jamboree super fan or you just haven’t been to Jambo yet. How
There’s a Jamboree coming in 2026, and the BSA has selected its chair
Glenn Ault, a past council president, past region president and recipient of several of Scouting’s top awards, has been named the 2026 National Jamboree Chair. The event will be held on July 22-31, 2026, at The Summit Bechtel Reserve.
If you read one thing today, make sure it’s this article from The Washington Post
We already know that good things happen when Scouts get together in the great outdoors. After spending a few days at the National Scout Jamboree, a reporter from the fourth-largest daily newspaper in the United States has come to the same conclusion.
The Jamboree is over, but this service project will help people far into the future
When you get 15,000 Scouts together, good things happen. In addition to the zip lines, mountain biking and patch trading,
A roundup of all the good Jamboree news from this week
The 2023 National Scout Jamboree is underway, and there’s plenty of good Jamboree news from this week to go around.
On their way to the Jamboree, Scouters stop to save a life in D.C.
There was something unusual about the way the vehicle moved in front of the bus full of Scouts in the middle of a busy intersection in Washington, D.C. From the view of the adults watching from the bus, it was clear that something was wrong.
Scouts will reach new heights in leadership at the National Jamboree
The program invites 16 guest speakers who will share their expertise that should inspire Jamboree participants to confidently pursue their own leadership paths.
Postcards Home program will give youth the opportunity to share their Jamboree experience
The 2023 National Jamboree is going to be so fun, it’d be a shame to keep it all to yourself. The Postcards Home program is designed to give participants an easy way to share that fun with friends and family back home.
The Jamboree Cultural Showcase needs you to help highlight Scouting’s core ideals
There are lots of reasons to be excited about the 2023 National Jamboree, happening July 19-28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, in the first of what will be a series of stories, we look at one of them: the Cultural Showcase.
Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor
Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.
National Jamboree looking for security, EMS volunteers
The BSA is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Jamboree’s emergency management team, responsible for providing security and emergency medical services, and otherwise doing what they can to make sure the event runs smoothly.
Another reason to attend the 2023 Jamboree: earning the Theater merit badge from a Broadway producer
There are lots of reasons to be excited about the 2023 National Jamboree, happening July 19-28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, we look at one of them: the Theater merit badge.
Sign up now for the Jamboree — early-bird pricing ends soon
Oct. 31 marks the last day to register for the early-bird participant price of $1,285. After that, the price will be $1,500.
Use these YouTube videos to promote the Jamboree to your Scouts and friends
This series of videos posted to the official BSA YouTube channel is the perfect way to learn more about the Jamboree and to spread the news.
Scholarships available for the biggest Scouting event in the country
If your Scout wants to attend the big event, but you’re hesitant on the price tag, the BSA offers scholarships that could cover any requested amount up to the full national fee.
Enjoy these photos of fireworks from the National Scout Jamboree
Setting off fireworks is an unauthorized activity in the Boy Scouts of America, but watching a fireworks display conducted by licensed experts certainly isn’t.
Get all the details on registering for the 2023 National Jamboree
It’s an experience like no other, and you and your Scouts can now sign up for the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.
Let’s look ‘forward’ to 2023: the National Jamboree registration opens this week
Next year, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Sea Scouts from all over the country are invited to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 19-28.
The BSA has selected its 2023 National Jamboree Chair
The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., patriarch of the family for whom the Summit Bechtel Reserve is named, dies at 95
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., Distinguished Eagle Scout, Silver Buffalo recipient, and CEO Emeritus of the Bechtel Corp. construction group, died peacefully
At Telescopium, spend 4 nights at the Summit charting a course for future National Jamborees
At the Telescopium Experience at the Summit, you’ll join other passionate Scouts and volunteers as you craft a new vision for jamborees.
BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic
The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.
Face the Challenge: Participant registration now open for the 2021 National Jamboree
Participant registration is now open for the 2021 National Jamboree, to be held July 21–30, 2021, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
2021 National Jamboree staff registration opens, with bonus for first 2,021 to apply
Applications are now being accepted to serve on staff at the 2021 National Jamboree. The first 2,021 applicants will receive a limited-edition patch.
10 merit badge lessons from a Scout who earned them all
I asked Jackson if he’d be willing to share with readers the top takeaways from his journey to earn every merit badge. He eagerly agreed.