About National Jamboree

Join fellow Scouts from the Chief Seattle Contingent at National Jamboree! Units will include a Male Troop, a Female Troop, and a potential Venture Crews. Approximately 20,000 Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers*, unit leaders, JST (Staff), and visitors will gather at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (The Summit) for a week of Scouting adventure unlike any other!

· Dates and Location: The 2026 National Jamboree will be held Wednesday, July 22, through Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (The Summit) in Glen Jean, West Virginia. Contingents will arrive on July 22nd and depart Friday, July 31.

· Attendance requirements:

· To attend the National Jamboree, a Scout must 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 Scouts BSA, a Scout must be at least 12 years of age and no older than 17 years of age.

· To attend the National Jamboree as a contingent adult leader, an adult must be a currently registered member of Scouting America No less than 21 years of age. Note: Assistant Scoutmasters aged 18-20 are encouraged to register for JST (Staff) or register and participate as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.

· Pre-Jamboree Tour

With 2026 being the 250th Anniversary of the United States, you have the opportunity to check out some of our Nation’s historical sites before arriving at the National Jamboree. Many council contingents add on a tour of East Coast cities and landmarks as part of their National Jamboree experience, either before or after the event. Whether it is visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Fort McHenry in Baltimore, our Nation’s Capital, Gettysburg, or any other of America’s wealth of historic and cultural landmarks, the Pre-Jamboree Tour can be a memorable part of each Scout’s National Jamboree experience.

· Activity Areas

The National Jamboree showcases the broad range of activities available within Scouting! Those activities are conducted at many adventure venues found at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. While youth attending the National Jamboree will have the chance to experience some of these adventure venues, capacity constraints and the sheer number of attendees will make their experience very different than one received during a Summit high-adventure experience. Contingent leaders should help youth and parents understand that the National Jamboree is primarily a social event that celebrates Scouting, not a high-adventure experience.

In addition, the ability to open adventure venues depends on the staff numbers recruited. Jamboree leadership has requested that each council help recruit JST (Staff) members so that they are able to open as many venues as possible. An update will be provided by Jamboree leadership no later than February 2026 on their ability to run these venues. The adventure areas will offer activity experiences to get the participants’ blood pumping. Most activities will be available on a first come,

first served basis and will be designed for maximum throughput. Adventure Valley is home to The Rocks (rock climbing), Low Gear (cross-country mountain biking), Alexander Eagle Flight (formerly known as Big Zip), and lake kayaking.

Thrasher Mountain is home to The Park and The Trax. The Park houses the Summit’s first-rate skateboarding facilities. At The Trax participants will find the Summit’s thrilling BMX Course. The Bows and Barrels at the 2026 National Jamboree will offer the widest variety of range and target activities ever; shotguns, rifles, pistols (age and program restrictions apply), 3-D archery, and sporting arrows. Aquatics activities will be located at the Summit’s man-made lakes Goodrich Lake will be home to fishing, basic kayaking, paddle boarding, and an expanded Water Reality obstacle course. Tri Dave Lake will be home to advanced kayaking. Summit Center adventure venues feature climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, skateboarding, canopy tour, and BMX activities

· Estimated Cost: $4,995

· Payment Schedule: *Deposit upon Signing up $500

· June $1000

· October $1000

· January $1000

· May $1495

(Payments may be made in advance)

Costs include most of the expenses and experiences incurred for the event and historical tour, however some additional costs may also arise. 

Costs Include:

· Airfare to and from the east coast

· Luggage fees

· Hotel and security

· Jamboree training, meetings, and other events

· Jamboree gear, including all troop/crew specific gear (flags, unit numerals, hats, shirts, jackets, backpack, duffle bag, patches)

· Jamboree event fee

· Dedicated Scouting professional and support staff to facilitate and assist in a successful Jamboree experience

· Bus transportation to all tour locations and to and from Jamboree with dedicated bus drivers

· A tour team to organize and facilitate all touring aspects

Jamboree Scoutmasters:

Girls Troop: Lesley Seckinger 

Boys Troop: Erich Patten

Staff Advisor: Bradley Roberts