Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members.
Scouts and Scouters will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Garden Ground hikes, adventure sports, patch trading, and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- National Jamboree - Graceland/Dollywood trip - Whitewater rafting
DATES: Bay Area Council Contingent, July 15-30, 2023
LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV 25846
AGE MINIMUM: Scouts must be 12 years old on the opening day and (preferred) First Class on July 21, 2021.
BAY AREA COUNCIL NATIONAL JAMBOREE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
You don’t want to miss out on the 2023 National Jamboree, July 19-28, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
What’s a jamboree? National Jamborees only happen once every four years and they are Scouting’s largest gathering of youth leaders. It’s 10 days filled with adventure, fun and fellowship where Scouts will make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Over the years, many Scouts and Scouters point to jamboree as one of those ‘mountain-top experiences’ that helped shape the leaders they became. For most, a jamboree is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that helps move our Scouts to become the very best versions of themselves.
Please don’t miss this unique opportunity! Join us for the 2023 National Jamboree! Visit Jamboree.Scouting.org today for more information and to register.
Bay Area Council details
2023 Jamboree Dates (including travel): July 15-30, 2023
Youth Fees: $3,000
Adult Fees: $2,800
Payment Schedule
$800 by July 20, 2022 $600 by Sept 15, 2022 $600 by Dec 15, 2022 $600 by Feb 15, 2023 $400 by March 15, 2023
Payments can be made by eCheck/ACH by emailing our Accountant Diandra Ongso at diandra.ongso@scouting.org, or by check or money order:
Send to: Bay Area Council, BSA Attn: Diandra Ongso 3020 53rd Street, Galveston, TX 77551
Who can attend?
YOUTH who are currently registered and in good standing with the Bay Area Council. Youth must be at least 12 years old on or before July 19, 2023.
ADULTS who are currently registered and in good standing with the Bay Area Council.
How do you register?
YOUTH can register on the 2023 National Jamboree site (link above). The Bay Area Council must still approve all youth registrations.
ADULTS need to ‘pre-register’ directly with the Bay Area Council. Click HEREto complete the Adult Interest Form. The Jamboree Contingent Leadership will set a time to follow up with every interested adult. Every adult attending Jamboree will have a specific role and duties. There are no general chaperones for this event. Further registration instructions will be given if approved.
Bay Area Council Contingent Leader: Rick Hamlin 713 924-7155 or rhamlin@yahoo.com
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Philmont
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