2026 National Jamboree

The Suwannee River Area Council’s preparation for the 2026 National Jamboree is moving full steam ahead.   We are pleased to announce that Thomas Smith, 1st Asst Scoutmaster for the 2023 Jamboree, has accepted the role of Chair of the 2026 Jamboree Planning Committee.  We’re also happy to announce that Chuck Laslie, 2nd Asst SM for the 2023 Jamboree has agreed to lead our 2026 Contingent as it’s Scoutmaster.  Along with Chuck, Brian Evanson the current Scoutmaster of Troop 23 will be our 1st Asst SM.  

Adult leaders are still needed to serve in various positions on the Jamboree Planning Committee.  Committee members should be well seasoned with experience in planning and attending scouting events.  Committee members are not required to attend the Jamboree. If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, please contact Thomas Smith at tcsmith19@aol.com.

The SRAC 2026 National Jamboree contingent is open to all Scouts 12 to 17 years of age with birth dates between 8/2/2008 – 7/21/2014. Scouts must be approved by their unit leader, the council, and meet all BSA medical screening and BMI requirements.

The National Jamboree is Scouting’s one-of-a-kind flagship national event showcasing everything that is great about Scouting. Over the course of 10 summer days Scouts gather for this iconic Jamboree that only takes place every 3 to 4 years, most Scouts will only have one opportunity to visit the Jamboree as a youth. Many Jamboree Alumni said their experience was one of the most memorable adventures during their years in Scouting.

Jamboree is not a typical Summer Camp. Jamboree It’s the most awesome event a Scout could attend. It’s everything you can do in Scouting–and more–in one spot just for you… and about 25,000 of your friends from around the country and around the world! It’s 10 days of adventure and excitement that you don’t want to miss!! At the Jamboree you will have the opportunity to do rock climbing, zip lining, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, BMX biking, world-class skate park, shooting ranges, kayaking, arena shows, aquatic challenges, state of the art tech stuff, rappelling, merit badge opportunities, STEM Quest and lots of patch trading.

Final travel dates and registration for the trip will be coming via a special announcement in the coming weeks. The current estimated cost is $3,600.00 and a $500 deposit will claim your spot. After that, we’ll have a simple $200 monthly payment plan to allow you to pay the fee over time until the balance is paid in full. Final payment deadline is 2/01/2026. Ample fundraising opportunities will also allow scouts to earn a large portion of their Jamboree ticket.

The Jamboree fee includes events and activities for 10 days at Jamboree. Round trip transportation to the Summit in West Virginia, Hotels, all meals, a Jamboree daypack, contingent t-shirts, patches, pre-jamboree troop meetings, shakedown campouts and activities.

Please keep an eye on this web page, our Social Media and your inbox as more information becomes available in the coming months. 

What is the National Jamboree?

The BSA National Jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as “the Jamboree”, “Jambo”, or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend.

They are considered to be one of several unique experiences that the Boy Scouts of America offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years after being cancelled due to a polio outbreak. The 1937 jamboree in Washington attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin.

The Suwannee River Area Council’s preparation for the 2026 National Jamboree has begun.   We are pleased to announce that Thomas Smith, 1st Asst Scoutmaster for the 2023 Jamboree, has accepted the role of Chair of the 2026 Jamboree Planning Committee.

Adult leaders are needed to serve in various positions including Contingent Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Jamboree Planning Committee members.  Committee members should be well seasoned with experience in planning and attending scouting events.

Committee members should be well seasoned with experience in planning and attending scouting events.  Committee members are not required to attend the Jamboree. The Contingent Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters must be able to attend Jamboree the last two weeks of July 2026.  Position descriptions can be found online at https://jamboree.scouting.org/councils/ under the Organization tab.  If you are interested in serving in a position, please contact Thomas Smith at tcsmith19@aol.com or 850-459-2662 before July 15, 2024.  Space is limited, so please act now.

The total cost of participation is still being determined.  Please keep an eye on this web page, our Social Media and your inbox as more information becomes available in the coming months.   We expect to have our leadership recruited and the cost for the Jamboree trip determined by the end of the summer of 2024.

The BSA National Jamboree is held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia. 

About the Summit: Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base which complements the three existing bases: Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and Florida Sea Base. For more info about the Summit, visit summitbsa.org

Jamborees
Throughout
the Years

 

Take a trip through the years and see some of the unique  history of the BSA National Jamboree!