2023 National Scout Jamboree
National Scout Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023 | Bechtel Summit, West Virginia
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together for a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. The result is the national Scout jamboree. To keep up with the latest information, visit the Summit website.
Scouts and Scouters will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Garden Ground hikes, adventure sports, patch trading, and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.
Face the Challenge
The truth is that young people can achieve more than they believe is possible. Scouting uniquely prepares its members to redefine their boundaries, push past them and emerge from the experience with the confidence that no matter the challenge, they can meet it.
Nothing is impossible for the prepared young person — no future is out of reach for a group of committed people who care. It’s important to signal that the limits people perceive are self-imposed and that with an embrace and application of the 12 points of the Scout Law and three points of the Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future. Participants in the 2023 National Jamboree will learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
Council Contingent
It is the goal to take a female and male troop. A female troop of 8 youth and 2 adults and a male troop of 36 youth and 4 adults. The contingent will head to the Summit for 10 days of activities ranging from shooting sports, mountain biking, zip-lining, rock climbing, white water rafting and more! In addition to the Jamboree, the trip will include visiting Washington D.C. More details to come!
The jamboree is open to youth who meet the participant qualifications, are physically fit, and agree to the jamboree code of conduct on a first come first serve basis. All Scouts BSA youth must be currently registered in a troop and be a minimum of age 13. Consideration will be given to 12 year old Scouts who have attended 2 sessions of Scouts BSA Camp and have a recommendation from the Scout Master. All Venturers must be currently registered in a Venturing crew and meeting Venturing age requirements.
Scouts will be assigned to a jamboree troop consisting of 36 Scouts and four adult leaders. Every Scout will be a member of a patrol within the troop. Contingent members will be required to attend some troop meetings (as scheduled by the jamboree troop Scoutmaster), submit a completed jamboree medical form signed by a licensed physician and indicating compliance with specified immunizations and attend a contingent meeting (date TBD).
Participation in the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve is a physically demanding experience. The layout, grade and elevation of the site requires substantial walking as part of everyone’s daily schedule. A number of activities require more stamina and fitness too—think climbing, rappelling, rafting, mountain biking, and skateboarding. It is essential that all participants and staff are prepared for the physical demands of the Summit prior to arrival. Facing the Challenge at the ’23 Jamboree will require one to be physically fit!
Registration
The registration fee is tentatively $2,800 if registered by October 31, 2022. A late fee of $300 dollars will be added November 1, 2022. (final cost will be determined after the BSA announces the jamboree fee) and includes transportation, admission fees, meals, lodging, insurance, and most patrol and troop equipment. There are additional expenses that include uniforms and personal gear, spending money, and memorabilia items. All participants will have to sign and agree to live by a jamboree code of conduct and be physically fit in order to attend. The participant's BSA ID number is needed to register. Find the BSA Member ID at the bottom-center of your BSA membership card, ask your unit leader, or look it up in my.scouting.org (under Menu, then My Profile) or Scoutbook (under My Profile, then Edit Profile).
Youth Registration
Qualified youth can attend the jamboree with the council contingent. Youth registration is a two-step process.
Step 1: MVC Registration / Payment - Click Here: 2023 Youth Application (tentative pricing based on 2021 costs)
Step 2: National Jamboree Registration (with national using my.Scouting.org account)
Payment Schedule
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| Deposit | $250 |
| 10/14/2022 | $850 |
| 12/16/2022 | $850 |
| 3/1/2023 | $850 |
Contingent Leadership
- Boy Troop Scout Master: Matt Hadden (319) 540-0918
- Girl Troop Scout Master: Amy Groeltz (319) 753-0424
Jamboree Staff
Registration to serve on jamboree staff is open. Serving on staff is a rewarding experience that lets you help make a young man or young woman’s jamboree experience one they’ll never forget. It’s not all work, though. You’ll get plenty of time to enjoy the jamboree fun. Visit the jamboree website for more information. Volunteer staff may select to work the entire jamboree or the first or last half of the jamboree. The registration fee does not include transportation; staff ages 16-25 can pay a discounted price to work the entire jamboree.
Register to Serve on Staff (opens soon) Order of the Arrow member registration (opens soon)
The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
In 2009, the BSA purchased 10,600 acres of property adjacent to West Virginia’s New River Gorge National River area in order to create the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. The Summit is the new home of achievement, adventure, and innovation in Scouting.
Visitors
The excitement of the jamboree isn’t limited to Scouts. The Summit features a large visitor area, where day-users can try out some of the activities that the Scouts are dialing in around other parts of the Summit. Whitewater rafting and kayaking, rock climbing and bouldering, and mountain biking are just a few of the activities offered at the Summit. There’s also skateboarding, BMX, shooting sports, and zip-line challenge courses. And that’s just the beginning.
Mississippi Valley Staff Advisor
Cord Boughton
