The online registration system is now open for the 2017 National Jamboree! Please review the participant and leader qualifications below to make sure you meet them and register as soon as possible. We have requested 3 troops and 1 venture patrol. We are hoping for one of those troops to participate in just the jamboree and not add on the tour prior and after the event. There will be a different (lower) cost and payment schedule for this troop. Details about the trip and exact costs will come out soon.
For those individuals interested in being a part of the adult leadership for the Jamboree we will need you to register as well. We will conduct interviews for leadership positions based on those who apply through the national registration system. Deadline for applying for adult leadership positions will be October 31, 2015. When completing the online registration portion please keep in mind we are using this information to help with the decision so please be as specific as possible with your Scouting awards & honors (including woodbadge and other leader trainings), community participation, and prior jamboree participation. Once you have registered online we will wait list you until all positions are filled.
Scout Participant Qualifications
- Scouts and team members MUST have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team.
- MUST be at least a First Class Scout.
- MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree or an 11 year old that has graduated the 6th grade, but has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
- MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent. (An email will be sent to the parent/guardian during the application process.)
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.
- Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (The local council will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.)
- Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Venturing Participant Qualifications
- Crew members MUST have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew.
- Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
- MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent. (An email will be sent to the parent/guardian during the application process.)
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.
- Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (The local council will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.)
- Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Scoutmaster Qualifications
All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First, Second, and Third Scoutmasters MUST meet the following requirements:
- MUST have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity team.
- Scoutmasters and First Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
- Second Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
- Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but not yet 21 years of age by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Scoutmaster applicants MUST be currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach.
- First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST currently be serving in any adult troop or team leadership position.
- Scoutmaster applicants MUST have completed Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Couch leader specific training.
- All adult leaders MUST complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the last day of the Jamboree.
- Meet the medical and BMI requirements of the Jamboree.
- Participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.
- Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (The local council will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.)
- Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
Venturing Advisor Qualifications
Venturing Advisors MUST meet the following requirements:
- MUST have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew.
- Be actively serving as a Crew Advisor or Associate Advisor.
- Be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Completed Venturing Leader specific training.
- All adult leaders MUST complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the last day of the Jamboree.
- Meet the medical and BMI requirements of the Jamboree.
- Participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.
- Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (The local council will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.)
- Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
