VHC National Jamboree, 7/19/26-7/31/26

 

APPLICATIONS: VHC JAMBOREE CONTINGENT 2026

Applications for Adult Leaders are due February 15, 2025, with a deposit of $350. The estimated Adult cost is $3,500. A VHC Jamboree 2026 Adult Leader application MUST be included with registration. If the applicant is not chosen for a leadership position with VHC Jamboree 2026, the deposit will be refunded. 

ADULT LEADER APPLICATION

Applications for Youth (12 years old by July 21, 2026)  are due April 1, 2025, with a deposit of $450. The estimated Youth cost is $4,500. A VHC Jamboree 2026 Youth application MUST be included with registration. If the applicant is not chosen for the VHC Jamboree 2026 contingent, the deposit will be refunded. 

YOUTH APPLICATION

 

 

CANCELLATIONS

Once a Youth or an Adult Leader is selected to join the contingent, the below must be satisfied for a refund:

  1. VHC Jamboree leadership is able to fill that slot with another Youth participant or Adult Leader.
  2. Cancellation has been requested prior to January 22, 2026.

 

COSTS

Projected costs for the VHC Jamboree 2026 contingent are $3,500 per Adult Leader and $4,500 per Youth participant. Should costs total less, the balance will be refunded. Conversely, costs could fluctuate upwards, likely due to changes in airfare rates. Event contacts will communicate with participants and families as needed.

 

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

 

But just what is a Jamboree?

 

 

The National Scout Jamboree is a large-scale gathering of Scouts from across the United States, organized by Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America.) Held every four years, it’s one of the most exciting and dynamic events in the Scouting calendar, bringing together thousands of Scouts for a week-long celebration of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and friendship.

 

Camping

At the heart of the National Jamboree is the camping experience. Scouts set up their tents in large, organized encampments, arranged by troop or region, creating a village-like atmosphere. The event takes place at the newest Scouting High Adventure Base, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, a sprawling and scenic site that offers a variety of outdoor settings. Here, Scouts practice traditional camping skills like setting up tents, cooking meals, and practice Leave No Trace principles The sense of camaraderie is palpable as Scouts share meals, stories, and experiences under the stars.

 

High Adventure

The Jamboree is renowned for its high adventure activities, offering Scouts the chance to push their limits and try things they might never experience otherwise. These activities include everything from rock climbing, zip-lining, and whitewater rafting to mountain biking, backpacking, and shooting sports. One of the major highlights is the Whitewater Rafting Center, where Scouts can navigate challenging rapids in a thrilling, team-based adventure. The high adventure aspect emphasizes personal growth, courage, and teamwork, and it gives Scouts the opportunity to experience the outdoors in ways that build confidence and create lifelong memories.

 

Friendship

Beyond the adventure and outdoor skills, the National Jamboree is a celebration of friendship. Scouts from all across the country—many of whom are meeting for the first time—form lasting bonds through shared experiences. The Jamboree fosters a sense of unity and common purpose, where Scouts from diverse backgrounds come together to build connections, work as teams, and learn from one another. Activities like campfires, international cultural exchanges, and service projects provide natural opportunities for Scouts to connect and form friendships that can last a lifetime.

Through all these experiences, the National Scout Jamboree showcases the essence of Scouting: personal growth, adventure, and community. It’s a unique event that celebrates the outdoors, fosters lifelong friendships, and offers challenges that encourage Scouts to develop new skills, gain confidence, and grow as individuals.

 

The National Scout 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 INFO AT SCOUTING.ORG

 

For Verdugo Hills Council Scouts and Leaders, we have the following contingent information available:

Verdugo Hills Council will host two Jamboree Troops. One for Boys and one for girls. The minimum number that we must meet for each unit is 18 Scouts and 2 Adult Leaders per VHC Jamboree Troop.

 

VHC CONTINGENT - TOUR OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
Our VHC Jamboree Troops will spend three days in Washington, D.C., on a guided tour of our nation’s capital prior to arriving at the Jamboree site in West Virginia.


All youth attendees must be 12 years old but not yet 18 years old on July 21, 2026.

 

Our contingent fee covers airfare, buses, all meals, housing, entrance fees, and guide costs for this section of our Jamboree Adventure!

 

We are currently in the planning process of putting together our 2026 VHC Jamboree Adventure! LOCK IN YOUR PLACE ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME TODAY!

 

See information regarding applications for Youth and Adult Leaders at the TOP of this page, then remit your deposit payment here.