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A photo of Scout having a blast at a recent National Scout Jamboree
App Feed - For Parents

How to sign up for the 2026 National Jamboree

August 26, 2025 2

The 2026 National Jamboree is on track to being one of the most exciting events in Scouting. The good news is there are still more than 300 days for Scouts and adult volunteers to do

A portrait of Glenn Ault, chairman of the 2026 National Scout Jamboree
5 Quick Questions

5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National Jamboree

August 13, 2025 0

As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.

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Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree

July 1, 2025 0

The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.

Scouts dancing and being excited and playing with beach balls at the Delta Base camp Bash during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia
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Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

June 17, 2025 0

The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.

Jamboree attendees at the Summit
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Be the first to hear this exciting 2026 National Jamboree announcement!

May 20, 2024 4

If you’re reading this, you’re either a National Jamboree super fan or you just haven’t been to Jambo yet. How are we so confident the Jamboree turns out stellar Scouting experiences across the board? If

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    November 14, 2025 0
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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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