National Jamboree Archives

Sign up now for the Jamboree — early-bird pricing ends soon

October 11, 2022 0

Oct. 31 marks the last day to register for the early-bird participant price of $1,285. After that, the price will be $1,500.

Use these YouTube videos to promote the Jamboree to your Scouts and friends

August 12, 2022 1

This series of videos posted to the official BSA YouTube channel is the perfect way to learn more about the Jamboree and to spread the news.

Scholarships available for the biggest Scouting event in the country

July 19, 2022 3

If your Scout wants to attend the big event, but you’re hesitant on the price tag, the BSA offers scholarships that could cover any requested amount up to the full national fee.

Enjoy these photos of fireworks from the National Scout Jamboree

July 4, 2022 0

Setting off fireworks is an unauthorized activity in the Boy Scouts of America, but watching a fireworks display conducted by licensed experts certainly isn’t. In fact, some of the most exciting fireworks displays in Scouting happen

Get all the details on registering for the 2023 National Jamboree

March 15, 2022 0

It’s an experience like no other, and you and your Scouts can now sign up for the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

Let’s look ‘forward’ to 2023: the National Jamboree registration opens this week

March 7, 2022 0

Next year, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Sea Scouts from all over the country are invited to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 19-28.

The BSA has selected its 2023 National Jamboree Chair

October 13, 2021 8

The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced that former BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez will serve as the 2023 National Jamboree Chair.

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., patriarch of the family for whom the Summit Bechtel Reserve is named, dies at 95

March 18, 2021 1

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., Distinguished Eagle Scout, Silver Buffalo recipient, and CEO Emeritus of the Bechtel Corp. construction group, died peacefully at his home in San Francisco on Monday. He was 95. In the business world, Bechtel

National Jamboree

At Telescopium, spend 4 nights at the Summit charting a course for future National Jamborees

December 14, 2020 2

At the Telescopium Experience at the Summit, you’ll join other passionate Scouts and volunteers as you craft a new vision for jamborees.

BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 25

The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.