MVC 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

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.
  • 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.

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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, and a 60L duffel bag.

Payment Schedule

Payment Schedule:

  1. Due at registration: $500
  2. Due by 7/31/2025: $500
  3. Due by 9/31/2025: $500
  4. Due by 11/30/2025: $500
  5. Balance 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. 

Register today to join the contingent!

Registrations are due by September 30th, 2025. Submit your application early to secure your spot on the Crew going to the 2026 National Jamboree!!

Apply today

Questions or would like more information please reach out to the following: