Jamboree & High Adventure

National Jamboree 2023

  • Who: All Scouts BSA youth and Ventures
    • Contingent Troops / Crews will be formed in the Five Rivers Council
    • Scouts must be at least 12 and have earned 1st Class Rank by July 2023
  • What: Scouting’s/Venturing’s Premier High Adventure Event: 2023 National Jamboree (NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREES ARE ONLY HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS)
    • 5 miles of zip lines and challenge courses
    • 36 miles of mountain bike trails and BMX tracks
    • 13 acres of shooting sports ranges (shot gun, rifle, and archery)
    • Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and full waterfront activities
    • Rock climbing and repelling
    • Skateboarding
    • Technology areas, patch trading, service projects
    • World class entertainment at stadium shows
    • Summit Center Exhibits and Garden Ground activities
    • Merit badge earning opportunities
  • Where: Jamboree Encampment—Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
  • When: July 19 – July 28, 2023
  • Cost: Contingent fee: TBA ($1825 if paid in full by November 1, 2022)
    • Fee includes council team building meetings, shakedown campout, round trip transportation, meals, Jamboree fees, contingent luggage, patches and more.
  • Scoutmaster and Crew Advisor Adult Leader interviews:
    • Interviews will be held in for all adult leader positions 
  • Five Rivers Council Contact:

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