Get ready for the 2026 National Jamboree

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.

National Jamboree will be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve from July 22-31, 2026. 

Get more information here. 

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Council Contingent Information

The Cornhusker Council intends to take (2) Council troops to the 2026 National Jamboree –

• (1) 20-person Boy Troop
  • 18 youth
  •  2 adult leaders
• (1) 20-person Girl Troop
  • 18 youth
  • 2 adult leaders

Youth Council Contingent Participant Requirements

• Be at least 12 years old by the first day and not yet 21 years old by the last day of the National Jamboree.
• Be currently registered as a youth or adult program participant in a Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crew.
• Submit an annual health and medical form.
• Meet the minimum health requirements for high adventure participation.
• Agree to follow the Jamboree Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding.
• Submit all registration fees per the Cornhusker Council’s payment schedule.

Adult Council Contingent Leader Requirements

• Fill out an Adult Leader Application and participate in an interview with the Cornhusker Council Jamboree Committee.
• Possess a current Scouting America membership with a Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crew.
• Be at least 21 years old by the first day the contingent departs for the National Jamboree.
• Must be currently serving in a unit in an adult leadership position.
• Must have completed leader-specific training.
• Must file a National Jamboree personal health and medical record.
• Must be approved by the Cornhusker Council.

In addition, all leaders must:

• Submit all registration fees per the Cornhusker Council’s payment schedule.
• Be current in Scouting America Youth Protection Training through the last day of the National Jamboree.
• Must complete “Understanding and Preventing Youth on Youth Abuse for Camp staff and NYLT staff” prior to arrival at the National Jamboree. 

Contingent Spots will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Anyone who registers after the youth/adult slots are full for their contingent will be placed on a waiting list. If we have at least 5 youth on the waiting list, we will change the contingent size of that unit from a 20-person unit to a 40-person unit with 36 youth and 4 adult leaders.

*Please note that once the Council has committed to a contingent size & number, we are required to pay for every spot in the unit regardless of the number of spots (youth and adult) are filled.

Price - $2,900 

Includes:

• Jamboree Registration Fees
• Transportation
• Hotel Stays
• Meals
• Touring Activity Fees
• Jamboree Day Pack
• Contingent Items - T-shirts, Uniform patches (including CSPs & Troop Numbers) and Contingent Patch Sets

*Effective November 1, 2025 the price for a contingent member registering for the Jamboree will increase to $3,250 due to economic conditions such as fuel, food, and supply issues.

Refund Policy: If you register for the Jamboree but later find that you cannot attend, you MAY receive a refund from the Cornhusker Council only if the contingent is full. If the contingent is not full, a partial refund MAY be issued. Refunds will include the fees you have paid to date, minus any expenses incurred due to contractual agreements made on your behalf at the time you notify the Council in writing of your decision not to attend.

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Payment Schedule

**Participants who register after March 2025 will be responsible for paying both the initial deposit and any scheduled payments that were due prior to their registration. All previously scheduled payments must be made in full at the time of registration to ensure participation.

Registration Details:

Step One: Register with the Cornhusker Council Contingent here

Step Two: All participants wanting to register for National Jamboree (youth & adult) need to have credentials from the http://my.scouting.org website.  Please be sure to have their BSA number on hand when setting up their account if they do not currently have one.

Step Three: Submit a new application specific to the 2026 Jamboree.  Click here to begin: TBA

• Use the Scout's my.scouting.org credentials when registering a youth participant.
• Use the Adult's my.scouting.org credentials when registering an adult leader.