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Jamboree

In Scouting, a jamboree is a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level. A Council may also host a regional gathering of Scouts, like a Council-wide campout, to prepare youth for the national or world Scout jamboree.

National Scout Jamboree 2021

Every four years, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America organizes the ultimate Scout experience, the National Jamboree! It is a National encampment that brings together Scouts and adult leaders from throughout the country, along with visiting Scouts from other parts of the world. It is the ultimate in Scouting experiences where you will be able to take part in mountain climbing, kayaking, rafting, shooting, SCUBA and many, many more activities, while meeting Scouts from around the world.

For general questions on Jamboree, please contact the Alamo Area Council Outdoor Adventure Director by email at jamboree@AlamoAreaBSA.org or by calling the office 210-740-9370.

Registration is now open for the adventure of a life time.
About National Jamboree: Every four years, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
organizes the ultimate Scout experience, the National Jamboree! It is a National encampment that
brings together Scouts and adult leaders from throughout the country, along with visiting Scouts from
other parts of the world. It is the ultimate in Scouting experiences where you will be able to take part in
mountain climbing, kayaking, rafting, shooting, SCUBA and many, many more activities, while meeting
Scouts from around the world.

Youth Requirements: In order to attend the National Jamboree, youth must meet the follow criteria;
Scouts BSA Scouts:
-Must be at least a First Class Scout and at least 12 years of age by July 21, 2021, but have
not turned 18 by July 30, 2021
-Participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences in our council, file a BSA Health and
Medical Record by deadline, and submit all fees by the council payment schedule
Venturers and Sea Scouts.
-Must be registered with a Venturing Crew or Sea Scouts Ship and be at least 14 by July 21,
2021 or 13 and have completed 8th grade but have not turned 21 by July 30, 2021.
-Participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences in our council, file a BSA Health and
Medical Record by deadline, and submit all fees by the council payment schedule.
The cost is $2,600 per person; will include Jamboree fee, transportation, meals, hotel stay, shirts, patches,
patrol and troop equipment, training camp before the jamboree, insurance, contingent mementos and a
activities at the US White Water Rafting Center in Charlotte NC. Your expenses will be personal
equipment, uniforms and spending money.
-A $200 deposit required to reserve a spot in the contingent and a full payment schedule is available on
the Council Registration Page. All fees must be paid by February 1, 2021.

Camperships and Fundraising opportunities will be available.

Registration: Registration for the National Jamboree is a 2 Step Process that must be completed in this
order.
Step 1 – The first step in the process is to register with the Alamo Area Council Contingent and pay
your deposit.
Click here to register with the Alamo Area Contingent.
Step 2 – The second step is to register your Scout on the National Jamboree Website. In order to
register with the national, your Scout will need THEIR OWN my.Scouting account.
Click here to visit my.Scouting.org to create an account for your Scout
Click here to register on the National Jamboree Website

Fundraising:

Fall 2020 Popcorn Sale
Jamboree contingent Scouts will have the ability to earn sales commission during
the 2020 fall popcorn sale!

Spring 2020 & 2021 Camp Cards:
Jamboree contingent Scouts will have the ability to earn sales commission during the 2020 and 2021 spring camp card sales.

Camperships:
Campership funds are available from the BSA for those attending the National Scout
Jamboree. The application is available online during step 2 of the registration process listed above. The
deadline to apply for Camperships is April 30, 2020.

Question and more information:
For questions and more information about this exciting adventure,
reach out to the Jamboree team by email at jamboree@alamoareabsa.org.

Here are the upcoming Jamboree opportunities:

 

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