Atlanta Area Council National Jamboree
2026 National Jamboree | July 22-31, 2026 | Summit Betchel Reserve
Cost: $2,300
Attendance – 12-17 years old for troops and 13-21 for crews
Troops will be either 40 (36 youth and 4 adults) or 20 (18 youth and two adults). The contingent will be in the same camping area.
Additional Youth Participants need to apply for a waitlist and make a deposit (refundabl). Please see Jamboree Tentaroo registration for class options for Male and Female Youth. We will not be creating additional troops.
Includes: Jamboree Fee, 2 Patch Sets and 2 Shoulder Patches, 6 T-Shirts, Duffel Bag, Hat, Food (during shakedown and to & from the Jamboree), Transportation, and lodging.
The 2026 National Jamboree will be here before you know it!
National Jamboree is Scouting's flagship event. It is a one-of-a-kind gathering of approximately 20,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more! It is held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on over 40,000 acres in the New River Gorge, the permanent home of the National Scout Jamboree and BSA's fourth High Adventure base.
Contingent Troop Meetings
Shakedown
Date: April 18-19, 2026
Time: Saturday morning - Sunday noon (times will be available soon)
Location:
Woodruff Scout Camp
Meeting 3
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Volunteer Service Center (VSC)
1800 Circle 75 Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
River Rafting Experience
One of the most exciting adventure opportunities at the Jamboree is the River Rafting experience on the scenic New River—recognized as the oldest river in North America. Scouts will raft sections featuring Class I to Class III+ rapids, with each raft guided by a professional river guide from a licensed local outfitter.
Important Information:
- Cost: $125 per person
- Duration: Approximately 4–6 hours (depending on water levels)
- Weather Policy: Rafting operates rain or shine, including during thunderstorms
- Registration: Must be completed in advance through the Tentaroo system under “Products” in your event registration
- Waiver Requirement: A parent/guardian-signed permission form is required and must be brought to the Jamboree
- Deadline to Register: April 1, 2026
- Walk-in registration is not available
Preregistration is required—please be sure to complete your registration before the deadline.
Jamboree Information from National: Council Information - National Jamboree
Atlanta Area Council National Jamboree Patch Pre-sales
(UPDATED) Pre-orders will be available until May 26 at 9am.
You will be notified when your order is available to pick up at the Visitor Service Center this summer
Shipping is available at the start of the Jamboree (July 22)
Center and Shoulder Patch: $50
Order of the Arrow Patch: $20 (sold out)
Click here to place your pre-order!
Cancellation/Refund Policy
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Participants who request a cancellation/refund after March 14th, 2026, end of day will receive everything besides $500 that has been put towards already purchased supplies for the contingent
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Participants who request a cancellation/refund after April 15th, 2026, end of day will not receive a refund.
All refund requests must be made in writing and submit to Christopher.derose@scouting.org
Cancellations and refund requests cannot be accepted over the phone.
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2026 National Jamboree Atlanta Contingent July 22, 2026 to July 31