Who can go?
Youth Participant Qualifications
- MUST have a current Scouting America membership.
- MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the local council.
- MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent. (An email will be sent to the parent/guardian of any applicant currently 17 years of age or younger during the application process.)
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.
- Submitted Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process. The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
- Submit all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Young Adult Program Participant Qualifications
- MUST have a current Scouting America membership.
- MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but has not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.
- MUST be housed as an adult due to chronological age, while allowed to participate in program consistent with a youth participant.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.
- Submitted Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process. The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
- Submit all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Adult Leader Participant Qualifications
- All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First, Second, Third Assistant Scoutmasters, and Unit Care Providers MUST meet the following requirements:
- MUST have a current BSA membership in a local council unit.
- All leaders regardless of assigned position MUST be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Scoutmaster, First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST currently be serving in any unit leadership position.
- Scoutmaster applicants MUST have completed appropriate leader specific training.
- All adult leaders MUST be current with Youth Protection Training.
- All adults must register online through the Jamboree registration system as a “Leader”. The council will designate specific leadership or chaperone positions at the time the Jamboree units are assigned.
- Participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.
- The Unit Care Provider must be one of the Unit Leaders (SM or ASM) and is required to hold either current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificates or a current healthcare license (MD, DO, APRN, RN, PA, Paramedic, EMT). This unit leader’s responsibilities include providing for the safety and well-being of each unit member by a) reviewing their AHMR and maintaining a binder/file containing all of the Unit’s AHMRs, b) maintaining the Unit First Aid Kit and providing first aid treatment within the unit and c) overseeing administration of required medications.
- Submitted Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process. The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
- Submit all registration fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
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How to Register
Registration for the National Scout Jamboree will take place online via the link below when available. (Exact date TBD)
When you’re ready to register, make sure you have the basics covered:
- Scouting America membership must be current.
- Check your email after registering to complete your required disclaimers.
When registering a youth participant, you’ll need to sign in using the youth’s Scouting America membership ID number.
Note: When registering as a participant, a $250 deposit will be collected at the time of registration. Registration fees will be collected by the local council.