2026 National Jamboree:
Council Contingent and Theme Information

The National Jamboree is scheduled from July 22 to July 31, 2026.

During the National Annual Meeting in May 2024, it was announced that the theme for the 2026 National Jamboree is "Elevate." This theme is focused on preparing Scouts for a life of purpose and impact as they participate in the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Jamboree.

Marketing and brand guidelines and promotional marketing materials will be available on the Brand Center in the coming weeks.

Jamboree registration will open this fall. Each council will manage registration for their council as a contingent. There are three options for council contingents:

Scouts BSA Boy Troop

Scouts BSA Girl Troop

Venturing Crew/Sea Scout Ship

Each unit type will have options for a 20-person unit (18 youth and 2 adults) or a 40-person unit (36 youth and 4 adults). Councils may choose any number of units and any configuration to meet their needs.

There WILL NOT be an option for a combined troop since the pilot program will not conclude until just before the National Jamboree. However, council contingents will be camped in the same subcamps to ensure they can share resources once onsite if the need arises.

The jamboree website URL is https://jamboree.scouting.org/

If you have any questions, please email national.jamboree@scouting.org.