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National Scout Jamboree

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 photo of Ault on stage at the 2017 Jamboree
App Feed - For Parents

There’s a Jamboree coming in 2026, and the BSA has selected its chair

March 6, 2024 3

Glenn Ault, a past council president, past region president and recipient of several of Scouting’s top awards, has been named the 2026 National Jamboree Chair. The event will be held on July 22-31, 2026, at The Summit Bechtel Reserve.

National Jamboree

Visiting ours: Jamboree visitor passes now available

May 13, 2013 9

Don’t just read about the great time we’re having at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree this summer. Come see it for yourself. Jamboree visitor passes — including one day, two days, and all days —

Messengers of Peace
International Scouting

These North Carolina Scouts and Venturers are giving Peace a chance

May 8, 2013 17

You can’t promote world peace by sitting on your couch. No, you’ve got to follow the lead of units like Venturing Crew 122 of North Carolina’s Tuscarora Council. The Venturers and advisors of Crew 122, along with some

National Jamboree

Make history as a 2013 jamboree staff member

December 12, 2011 5

Let’s face it. You won’t be the first on Mars, the first to summit a mountain, or probably even the first in line for the next new iPhone. But serving on the inaugural jamboree staff

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