2026 National Jamboree July 22-31, 2026

Youth Registrations

Since this is a National Event, Registration is in 2 parts – local and National:

1. Register here to be a part of the council contingent.
2. Register for the event with National
   1. Directions will be forthcoming once National Registration is open.  .
3. Our council will review the application and place them into a Jamboree Troop.  You will receive a notification when you application is accepted.

Adult Registrations

The National Jamboree is a capstone experience for our Youth.  To become an adult leader, please complete the application on the link below.  If you are accepted then you will complete the same process as a Youth Registration.

Jamboree Adult Leader Application

Youth Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current BSA 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 BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2022.
• Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.

Young Adult Program Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current BSA 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 BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2022.
• Submit all registrations 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 BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process.  The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2025.
• Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.

GTBAC National Jamboree Refund Policy

• Fees for the National Jamboree are transferable to another Scouts not already registered for the same activity. There is no penalty for this option.
• Shirts and other added items are not refundable if those items have already been ordered, but will be available for later pickup.
• A portion of the fee paid may be withheld to cover costs of supplies and other expenses for the event.
• If for some reason a participant is unable to attend, a refund may be considered minus the non-refundable deposit of $250 if the participant’s spot is able to be filled with another eligible participant