San Diego-Imperial Council
2026 NATIONAL JAMBOREE CONTINGENTS
Jamboree is more than a destination. It is the adventure of a lifetime. It is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Scouting America. It is referred to as “the Jamboree or “Jambo” as Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend. The first Jamboree was in 1937 in Washington D.C. For 2026, the National Jamboree will be celebrating the 250-year anniversary of our country, the Semi-quincentennial, so expect lots of patriotism. The 2026 National Jamboree will be held once again at the Bechtel Summit, one of Scouting America's High Adventure Base Camps, in West Virginia. Get ready to ELEVATE your adventure!
WHEN IS THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE:
The 2026 National Jamboree will take place July 22 – 31, 2026.
WHY ATTEND THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE:
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey and adventure with memorable experiences for a BSA Scout. It is everything you can do in Scouting – and more – in one place just for you and thousands of other Scouts who are all there to have fun!
WHAT CAN YOU DO AT THE JAMBOREE?
A large array of activities such as: Climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, BMX biking, skateboard park, shooting sports, archery, kayaking, paddle boarding, kayaking, water obstacle courses, fishing, rappelling, merit badge opportunities, STEM, and much more to evening entertainment.
WHERE IS THE JAMBOREE?
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is home to the National Scout Jamboree located in West Virginia. The Summit is a unique Scouting facility with an expansive landscape. It is a place where Scouts can learn, explore and push themselves to ELEVATE!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
A Scout must be registered in a Scouts BSA troop. Participants must be at least 12 years old by July 22, 2026, and no older than 17 by July 31, 2026, and be registered members of Scouting America. Scouts can also apply for youth leadership positions that count toward advancement requirements.
Scouts and adult contingents will participate in mandatory monthly meetings, pre-Jamboree training experiences and other activities to prepare for the Jamboree adventure. All participants and adults must have a current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record completed within a set date of the Jamboree event.
FUNDRAISING / NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Fundraising opportunities will be available. National has Jamboree scholarships available for Scouts to apply.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Secure a Scout’s journey with a non-refundable deposit of $300.
San Diego-Imperial Council has two Jamboree contingent units, one male troop and one female troop. The cost will be $4,835 for each SDIC participant. The Jamboree fee includes 10 days at Jamboree plus transportation, meals, a shakedown weekend, travel gear, and a pre-Jamboree tour. After submitting the deposit, monthly payments must be made until the balance is paid in full. Final payment deadline is 4/01/2026.
The journey and adventure includes:
- Airfare to and from San Diego
- Luggage fees
- Hotels and security
- Jamboree training, meetings, and other events
- Jamboree gear, including all troop specific gear
(flags, unit numerals, hats, shirts, jackets, backpack, duffle bag, neckerchief, nametag and patches) - Jamboree event fee
- Dedicated Scouting professional and support staff to facilitate and assist in a successful Jamboree experience
- Bus transportation to and from Jamboree with dedicated bus drivers
Pre-Jamboree Tour
Embark on July 20 for a special pre-Jamboree tour of Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. spotlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence. Then Elevate to Jamboree, returning to San Diego on July 31.
Who do I Contact If I have more questions?
Linda Latimer– SDIC Jamboree Chair
linda-promgmt@cox.net
Dan Ontiveros – SDIC Jamboree Staff Partner
Daniel.Ontiveros@scouting.org
Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.
What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship! It is hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you would go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.
It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.
