2023 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE

Please see information below and if interested contact us as soon as possible to reserve you spot on the roster. As details are provided by the Jamboree Department we will share those with you.

The Boy Scouts of America’s next National Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia July 19-28, 2023. More than just a gathering of Scouts, the Jamboree provides High Adventure programming, a chance to meet Scouts from around the country, and so much more. Many of you have waited years for the opportunity to attend a Jamboree, and we are excited to offer a local contingent that will help you reach this Scouting milestone.

The De Soto Area Council has started an interest sheet, if you meet the Jamboree requirements please email us at jeff.schwab@scouting.org

Qualifications to attend the National Jamboree include:

YOUTH PARTICIPANTS The Jamboree is open to all who are qualified on a first-come, first-served basis.  Qualifications to attend the National Jamboree include:

• Registered member of a Scout Troop, who has completed the 6th grade, or will be at least 12 years old (but who has not yet reached their 18th birthday by 8/1/2023) and a first class Scout by July 1, 2023. –OR–

• Registered member of a Venture Crew who will be at least 14 years old (but who has not yet reached their 21st birthday by 8/1/2023).

• Must live and abide by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Must abide by the Jamboree Code of Conduct.

National Jamboree Website (click here)