2026 National Jamboree
Join the 2026 MVC National Jamboree Contingent
Scouting America, Mississippi Valley Council is ready to help you ELEVATE your Scouting Experience in 2026. The 2026 National Jamboree theme "ELEVATE" perfectly captures the spirit of this National Jamboree. It’s about rising to new challenges, reaching new heights, and helping our Scouts discover their potential in ways they’ve never imagined. Mississippi Valley Council would like for you to be part of a Crew made up of 18 or more of your fellow Scouts and friends and 2 or more adult leaders.
The National Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for Scouts, leaders, staff, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. The National Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, which includes one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, and rock climbing. At the National Jamboree, Scouts can experience mountain biking, kayaking, 3-D archery, BMX activities, stadium shows, patch trading, and develop their scout and leadership skills with thousands of other Scouts and new friends.
Date and Location
The 2026 National Jamboree will be held Wednesday, July 22, through Friday, July 31, 2026, at Summit Bechtel Reserve (The Summit) in Glen Jean, West Virginia.
Summit Bechtel Reserve is home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base
MVC Contingent will start its adventure on July 21, 2026 and will return on August 2, 2026.
In addition to The Summit, the contingent will stay at Camp Arrowhead in Buckskin Council and Camp Friedlander in Dan Beard Council. The contingent will also experience Kings Island amusement park and whitewater rafting at Adventures on the Gorge.
Eligibility
Scout Participant Requirements:
- Be at least 14 years old by the first day and not yet 21 years old by the last day of the National Jamboree. Youth 12-13 years old are also eligible.
- Be currently registered as a youth or adult program participant in a Scouts BSA, or Venturing unit.
- Submit an annual health and medical form and be able to meet the minimum health requirements for high adventure participation.
- Agree to follow the Jamboree Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding.
- Submit all registration fees per their local council’s payment schedule.
To take a contingent of girls and boys, Mississippi Valley Council will take a Crew consisting of 18 youths and 2 adults. Youth must be between the ages of 14 and 21 at the time of the Jamboree.
If youth between the ages of 12 and 14 are interested in participating, they can still apply. Youth between the ages of 12 and 14 will be in a Troop of the same gender. To fill a Troop, Mississippi Valley Council will be working with other Councils trying to fill Troops to insure that everyone has an opportunity to participate.
Submit your application by October 31, 2025 to secure your spot on the Crew going to the 2026 National Jamboree.
Cost
Estimated fees are $2,800.00 per participant. Due at registration is a $500.00 nonrefundable deposit.
2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Application is available at: APPLY HERE
Mississippi Valley Council is also offering assistance through the Wilson Foundation Fund and The Gerald Mast Scholarship. Please contact the Quincy Service Center for more information on eligibility and applications.
Cost includes admission to the 2026 National Jamboree, roundtrip transportation to the Jamboree, overnight accommodations, $100 food voucher, a Jamboree participant daypack (provided by the National Jamboree), t-shirt, hoodie, a 60L duffel bag and admission to Kings Island and Adventures on the Gorge
Payment Schedule:
Payment Schedule:
- Due at registration: $500
- Due by 7/31/2025: $500
- Due by 9/31/2025: $500
- Due by 11/30/2025: $500
- Balance Due by 2/28/2026
The payment schedule will be adjusted at the time of your registration, however the balance will still be due by 2/28/2026.
Please note that the refund policy is very strict. We must follow the National Jamboree refund policy. Refunds are rarely given unless you have someone else to take the spot.
