National Jamboree 2026

Scoutmaster’s Note: This is not a Troop event, it is a national event and the local contingent will be organized by the Council. See signup instructions at the end.
The Scouting event of a lifetime is coming July 22 – 31 2026, and it’s time to sign up and get ready! Join over 10,000 Scouts and Venturers from around the world for a mind-blasting and fun experience. The 2026 theme, “Elevate,” this event will ELEVATE your Scouting and will be a life changing experience not just for your Scouts but for you as well.
This Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia’s adventure sports region known as the New River Gorge. Located on a sprawling 10,600 acres, the property includes more than 5 miles of zip line and challenge courses, 36 miles of mountain bike trails, and 13 acres of shooting sports ranges, as well as venues for kayaking, rock climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, bouldering, skateboarding, BMX, and many other activities. Want to know more about Jamboree? Check out the Jamboree Overview on the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve website.
Los Padres Council will be sending a mixed gender Troop with both boys and girls. With a limited number of spots that fill up fast, you want to make sure that you can attend with all your friends from your home Troop! There is lots of planning and preparation for this trip, which includes four or more days of touring historic locations in the Washington D.C. area in addition to the ten days of Jamboree. 
Requirements to attend:
Scouts must be at least twelve years of age by July 1st, 2026, or completed the 6th grade, but not have reached their 18th birthday by July 30th, 2026. Additionally, we have room for one or two Junior Assistant Scoutmaster that are over 18 years old, but under 21 years old by July 30th, 2026. A National Jamboree is a rewarding and lifetime experience that takes place in the outdoors. It includes walking/hiking
many miles a day with activities in the humid summer climate of West Virginia. Youth and adults must be in good physical
health and pass a BSA physical.
The cost of this event is being determined, but you can expect it to be approximately $5,100 per Scout. This includes all meals, lodging, activities and transportation for the entire Jamboree and tour. Extensive fundraising activities are planned in order to assist all Scouts to cover the costs. Scholarship support may be available on an individual situation basis.
To submit your interest in attending, please fill out this form: .