Boy Scouts of America® Central North Carolina Council

Central NC Council | 2026 National Jamboree

The 2026 National Jamboree will be here before you know it!

National Jamboree is Scouting's flagship event. It is a one-of-a-kind gathering of approximately 20,000 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! It is held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on over 40,000 acres in the New River Gorge, the permanent home of the National Scout Jamboree and BSA's fourth High Adventure base.
 

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Fee: $2,300. Once registration opens, interested attendees will need to make a $250 deposit prior to April 30th and all fees will be due in 2025. See below for the deposit and second payment registration links.

Fee Installment Dates: 

- Deposit: $250 - Now until April 30, 2025
- Payment 2: $950 - Now until June 30, 2025
- Final Payment: Variable - Due Late October - More Information Forthcoming 

Includes: National Jamboree fee, a neckerchief, patch sets, t-shirts, duffel bag, jamboree daypack, food (at the Summit, during shakedown campout, and to & from the Jamboree), transportation, and lodging. 

Note: There will be a pre-order form for extra swag - More details coming soon. 

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The Central NC Council will take a contingent of Troops/Crew to the Jamboree. Space is Limited! These Troops/Crew are comprised of Individual Scouts from around our council.

The Central NC Council is looking to send two contingents: 
- Scouts BSA Boy Troop of 40 (36 youth and 4 adults)
- Scouts BSA Girl Troop of 20 (18 youth and two adults)
- Venturing Crew of 20 (18 youth and two adults).

The contingent will be in the same camping area.
 

SCOUTING or VENTURING PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS:

(Information subject to change as more comes out from the National Office)

Scouts must have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop and be at least First-Class Scouts by the Jamboree

• Must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.

Crew members must have a current BSA membership with a Venturing Crew.

• Must have graduated the 8th grade or be at least 14 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but have not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.

All:

• Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
• Participate in a pre-jamboree training experience.
• Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record with the Council
• Jamboree Committee before the pre-jamboree training.
• Submit all registration fees per the local council's payment schedule.

 

National Scout Jamboree Troop Leader Requirements

NOTICE: Jamboree leadership requires a serious financial and time commitment. Please review the requirements prior to submitting your application. Applications will not be accepted for leaders who cannot commit to the entire Jamboree and pre-Jamboree activities.

To qualify as a 2026 National Jamboree Troop Leader, applicants are required to:

• Has served as a troop leader (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or equivalent leader with direct youth contact) for at least one year during the three-year period 2022 to 2024.
• Complete Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training appropriate to your registered position.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within the 12 months prior the jamboree.
• Commit to recruit and retain a full Jamboree Troop
• Promote the Jamboree experience before and after the 2026 National Scout Jamboree
• Encourage prospective troop junior leaders to attend National Youth Leadership Training.
• Work with the parents of the youth in the Troop before and during the Jamboree.
• Attend Council Jamboree Committee meetings.
• Commit to attend the entire Jamboree.
• Commit to hold Jamboree Troop meetings on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Commit to hold two overnight Troop campouts during the 24-month period before the Jamboree.
• Commit to apprentice with an experienced Jamboree leader.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• File an Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B, C) form with the council no more than 12 months prior to the Jamboree. (see http://www.scouting.org for the latest form)

• Complete the Intent to Serve as a Jamboree Troop Leader application by clicking the link. 2026 National Jamboree Leader Application

• Be financially capable to participate in the Jamboree and pre-Jamboree activities.
• Be approved and invited to serve by the Central NC Council Jamboree Committee.
• Be approved by the Central NC Council Scout Executive.

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