The National Jamboree has been officially announced for 2026!

The Chippewa Valley Council is planning on sending a contingent of Scouts to the event, which will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, a national high adventure base.

WE NEED ADULT LEADERS! We are seeking applicants to fill 4-6 adult leadership positions for our Jamboree Troop. Adult leaders will be responsible for planning details of the trip, travelling to and attending the event, attending meetings and pre-trip campouts, and other duties delegated to them. The only way an adult can attend the Jamboree with our council Troop is to fill out the application. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. April 23, 2024.

Link to Jamboree Adult Leadership Application.  

WHAT ABOUT YOUTH THAT WANT TO ATTEND?Youth that are interested in attending are encouraged to get on our waiting list. Once adult leadership has been selected and further details are established, youth will receive confirmation that they have been approved to be a member of our 2026 Jamboree Troop. There is no money due until a Scout is confirmed. Link to youth registration and general information site.

WHAT IS A NATIONAL JAMBOREE? The National Jamboree is a ten day event that is held every 3-5  years. Since 2013 the National Jamboree has been hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, a national high adventure base that was built specifically for this event. Scouts from all 50 states, and even youth from overseas BSA Troops are in attendance.

The Summit is home to world class facilities with every activity a Scout could dream of. The Summit is a few miles away from the New River Gorge National Park where Scouts will have the opportunity to go whitewater rafting, in addition to all of the other activities offered.

The Chippewa Valley Council is planning a trip to the National Jamboree and hopes to plan for a full day in Washington, DC before the start of the event. We are tentatively planning on trip dates of July 19 – August 1, 2026, but exact dates and costs are yet to be determined. If you are interested in learning more, and to see a gallery of photos and videos from the last Jamboree be sure to visit our registration / information page for more information.

Link to information site.

CONTACT: Until a committee is formed, contact Eric Muench if you have any questions.

Eric Muench

Jamboree Staff Advisor

emuench@scouting.org

715-598-9299