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National Jamboree

Posts about the National Jamboree, a once-every-four years celebration of all things Scouting.

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The Jamboree Cultural Showcase needs you to help highlight Scouting’s core ideals

June 29, 2023 1

There are lots of reasons to be excited about the 2023 National Jamboree, happening July 19-28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, in the first of what will be a series of stories, we look at one of them: the Cultural Showcase.

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Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

February 27, 2023 1

Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

App Feed - For Parents

National Jamboree looking for security, EMS volunteers

February 2, 2023 20

The BSA is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Jamboree’s emergency management team, responsible for providing security and emergency medical services, and otherwise doing what they can to make sure the event runs smoothly.

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Another reason to attend the 2023 Jamboree: earning the Theater merit badge from a Broadway producer

January 11, 2023 3

There are lots of reasons to be excited about the 2023 National Jamboree, happening July 19-28, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, we look at one of them: the Theater merit badge.

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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.

App Feed - Outdoors

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.

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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.

App Feed - For Parents

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.

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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.

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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.

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