2026 National Jamboree | July 22-31, 2026 | Summit Betchel Reserve
Cost = $2,500 | After 11/1/2025 = $2,650
Non-refundable deposit of $250 reserves your spot
The Buckeye Council National Scout Jamboree Contingent will consist of Scouts and adults from across the Council. All Scouts BSA youth* are invited to attend! Any adult interested in attending may apply to be one of the leaders with the Buckeye Council contingent. We are planning on taking a boy-only contingent of 18 youth and 2 adults and a girl-only contingent of 18 youth and 2 adults.
Per Jamboree guidelines for 2026; only 2 BSA registered Adult Leaders are allowed per 18 Scouts. Buckeye Council will be allowing Adult Leaders to apply for those positions. Please use the link below and fill out the application and return to the Buckeye Council.
*Any Scout can attend that will be 12 by 7/22/26
Jamboree Cost Includes:
- National Jamboree Fee
- Transportation to the Jamboree on 7/22/2026 and return transportation on 7/31/2026
- Lock-In and shakedown on 7/21/2026 prior to departure
- Meals to/from Ohio to the Jamboree
- Buckeye Council Team Building Events
- Council-provided tents
- Dedicated Scouting professional and support staff to facilitate and assist in a successful Jamboree experience
- Jamboree Gear Package:
- Personalized Duffel Bag
- Hat
- Two T-Shirts
- Two National Jamboree patches
- Two Buckeye Council Jamboree Shoulder Strips
- Two Buckeye Council OA Flaps
- Two Buckeye Council patch sets
- Two unit number patches
- Two luggage tags
- Nameplate
Pricing & Payment Schedule
Jamboree fees include everything listed above. Other out-of-pocket expenses may include (but are not limited to) additional uniforms, patches, and spending money. Full payment must be received no later than May 31, 2026 in order for the participant to attend. Attendees are required to make incremental payments between their first deposit payment and their final payment.
If for some reason a participant is unable to attend, a refund may be considered minus the non-refundable amount of $250 that has been paid to the National Jamboree. If for some reason a participant is unable to attend and is able to fill his/her spot with another eligible participant, a full refund minus the initial deposit will be approved. Questions? Contact Sarah at 330-473-9872 or sarah.biltz@scouting.org
What is the National Scout Jamboree?
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 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! 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.
Additional Information
Learn more about the Jamboree at the link below or contact Sarah Biltz with the Buckeye Council with questions.
