National Jamboree
The biggest event in Scouting
The National Jamboree is a gathering of some 50,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff held only every four years at The Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve.
Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts at the 2023 National Scout Jamboree will enjoy more than 5 miles of zip line and challenge courses, 36 miles of mountain bike trails, and 13 acres of shooting sports ranges, on a sprawling 10,600-acre site in West Virginia designed for excitement! Try out world class venues for kayaking, rock climbing, bouldering, skateboarding, BMX, plus enjoy arena shows and more.
Scouts who want to go to the National Jamboree have to register as individuals through the National Jamboree website. Once registered, Scouts from our area will be assigned to one of the council’s contingent units going to the Jamboree.
Youth registration for the 2023 National Jamboree is NOW OPEN.
- Submit the Council Jamboree Application with the deposit check to:
Evangeline Area Council, Attn: National Jamboree, 2266 S. College Road Ext., Suite E, Lafayette, LA 70508 - Complete the National Jamboree On-Line Registration (the 5-digit code that you are given must be put on the Youth Application). You will receive an email where you must accept a Disclaimer Consent. The council will then approve each Scout in the system.
- Complete the Jamboree Deposit Form Online with the payment of $250 (non-refundable, non-transferable) OR pay with a check.
All of the links for the steps above are located within the attachment "Process for National Jamboree Payment".
Here are the prerequisites for youth to attend the Jamboree:
Scouts BSA Scouts
- Must be at least 12 years of age by July 17, 2023 or an 11 year old that has graduated the 6th grade, but have not turned 18 by July 28, 2023
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences in our council, file a BSA Health and Medical Record by deadline and submit all fees by the council payment schedule
Venturers and Sea Scouts
- Must be registered with a Venturing Crew or Sea Scouts Ship and be at least 14 by July 17, 2023 or 13 and have completed 8th grade but have not turned 21 by July 28, 2023
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences in our council, file a BSA Health and Medical Record by deadline and submit all fees by the council payment schedule
Staff
The Boy Scouts of America wants the best, most motivated youth and adults to serve on the National Jamboree Staff. CLICK HERE to find out more.