National Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023
Traditionally, each council is required to make a commitment to 40 attendees per contingent group. With the challenges of the pandemic and the shorter than usual planning period for the 2023 Jamboree, we partnered our efforts with the folks in the Narragansett Council back when each council was required to make a solid commitment for 40 jamboree attendees for a contingent troop for boys and 40 attendees for a contingent troop for girls. We did not foresee a way to fulfill an 80 person commitment and began the partnership. As planning from the leadership of the jamboree has changed, we chose to still maintain this partnership to provide the best possible experience for logistical support to any TAC attendees.
The folks at the Narrangansett Council will require your TAC attendees to register through their National Jamboree portal and to follow their departure and return guidelines for the safety and effective group experience for all involved.
National Jamboree
Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, West Virginia, USA
Scouting instills confidence, helping young people discover they can achieve more than they thought possible.
That’s the uplifting message behind the logo and theme for the 2021 National Jamboree, which the BSA announced today.
Using Scouting’s highest-profile gathering to deliver a distinct thematic message signals a bold new approach for National Jamborees. It ensures that the theme, “Face the Challenge,” will leave a lasting impression on Jamboree participants and our entire movement.
Jamboree organizers will weave the theme throughout the event. They’ll reinforce it before, during and after the Jamboree. They’ll showcase it at stadium shows, deliver it using wearable technology and highlight it at special flash challenges that pop up wherever participants congregate.
Smartphone integration and a pre-Jamboree survey will ensure that each participant embarks on their own Jamboree journey. Even with tens of thousands of participants, no two Jamboree experiences will be the same.
“From an overall programmatic design, we want to customize the Jamboree to an individual’s area for growth,” says Ed Lynes, the volunteer serving as Jamboree Thematics Lead.
‘Face the Challenge’
So what does “Face the Challenge” mean? Here’s how Jamboree organizers explain it in a document summarizing the vision for the 2021 National Jamboree:
The truth is that young people can achieve more than they believe is possible. Scouting uniquely prepares its members to redefine their boundaries, push past them and emerge from the experience with the confidence that no matter the challenge, they can meet it.
Nothing is impossible for the prepared young person — no future is out of reach for a group of committed people who care.
It’s important to signal that the limits people perceive are self-imposed, and that with an embrace and application of the 12 points of the Scout Law and three points of the Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
Participants in the 2021 National Scout Jamboree will learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
Youth Registration information
WHO – Male and female Scouts, BSA members at least 12 years old.
Scouts BSA can register individually and will be assigned to a Jamboree troop that is made up of other Scouts and adult leaders from the Narragansett Council. Each troop will consist of about 36 Scouts and 4 adult leaders . One Troop will be comprised of only female Scouts and leaders. All leaders are registered members of the BSA who have been screened and approved by the National Jamboree and the Narragansett Council.
WHAT – Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about the Boy Scouts of America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America gathers together. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports 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. National Jamboree is the best of Scouting rolled into 10 days of friends, fun and adventure! You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!
Youth fee:
$2595.00 total. Payment 1: $519.00 due at time of registration. Payment 2: $519.00 due by August 1, 2022. Payment 3: $519.00 due by November 1, 2022. Payment 4: $519.00 due by February 1, 2023. Payment 5: $519.00 due by April ,1 2023. Registration fees include access to the National Scout Jamboree, transportation (bus), meals, Jamboree backpack, t-shirt, hat and patch. Deposit and all payments due up to that point are due upon registration. In addition to registering through the Narragansett Council site, participants must also register on the National BSA site : www.jamboree.scouting.org
WHERE – The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean West Virginia
Exact times and locations of departure and arrival will be determined as event details are finalized. Participants should plan on leaving early on July 19th 2023 and returning late on July 28th 2023.
WHY – The National Jamboree occurs only once every 4 years! It is the premiere Scouting event that offers adventure , experiences and memories that are unparalleled by any other Scouting event.
WHEN – July 19th – July 28th 2023
HOW – Register online today!
Registration Instructions:
Registration and payment MUST be made with our online system. This helps us keep administrative costs for the Jamboree low. Scouts and Parents should complete this process together. You must create an account first when you click on register it will prompt you to create one if you don’t have one. You may pay via Visa, Mastercard, Discover or from your Checking or Savings Account. After you register, you can log-in to your account to make payments. To do that log-in and click on “My Information” and then “View Registrations” and “View Details” then you may update your information or make a payment. The $519 deposit is due at the time of registration. You may log-in AT ANY TIME to make additional payments, but keep in mind the deadlines listed above. For example, you may choose to make a payment of $200 per month instead of a lump sum payment of $500. An Email reminder will be sent 30 days prior to each payment deadline. If you have technical issue or questions please contact the Narragansett Council: [email protected]
Refund Policy: If you sign-up for the Jamboree and then find that you cannot attend, you will receive a refund from Narragansett Council ONLY if there is a full contingent. In the event that there is not a full contingent, a partial refund may be made. This includes fees you have paid to date, less any expenses related to contractual agreements made on your behalf at the time you decide not to attend and notify the Council in writing.
Adult Registration information
WHO – The Narragansett Council will send 16 adult leaders to the National Jamboree in 2023! Those adults will provide leadership to four troops of Narragansett Council Scouts. Each troop will include 4 adult leaders (1 Scoutmaster, 3 assistants). All Jamboree Scoutmasters and assistants must meet the following requirements:
- MUST have a current BSA membership in a local council unit.
- All leaders regardless of assigned position MUST be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the local council.
- Scoutmaster, First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST currently be serving in any unit leadership position.
- Scoutmaster applicants MUST have completed appropriate leader specific training.
- All adult leaders MUST be current with Youth Protection Training.
- All adults must register online through the Jamboree registration system as a “Leader”. The council will designate specific leadership or chaperone positions at the time the Jamboree units are assigned.
- Participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.
- The Unit Care Provider must be one of the Unit Leaders (SM or ASM) and is required to hold either current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificates or a current healthcare license (MD, DO, APRN, RN, PA, Paramedic, EMT). This unit leader’s responsibilities include providing for the safety and well-being of each unit member by a) reviewing their AHMR and maintaining a binder/file containing all of the Unit’s AHMRs, b) maintaining the Unit First Aid Kit and providing first aid treatment within the unit and c) overseeing administration of required medications.
- Submitted BSA Annual Health & Medical Record using the on-line Jamboree submission process. The AHMR must be dated on or after July 1, 2022.
- Submit all registrations fees per the local council’s payment schedule.
- All adult leaders must submit all registration fees per the Narragansett Council’s payment schedule.
- BSA Youth Protection Training must be current through the last day of the Jamboree.
- All applicants must complete an online application (https://jamboree.scouting.org) in addition to the Narragansett Council registration.
- This is an application. All adult leaders must be approved by the Narragansett Council to attend the National Jamboree. If your application is not approved, all payments will be refunded.
WHAT – Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about the Boy Scouts of America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America gathers together. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports 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. National Jamboree is the best of Scouting rolled into 10 days of friends, fun and adventure! You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!
Adult fee:
$2195.00 total. Payment 1: $439.00 due at time of registration. Payment 2: $439.00 due by August 1, 2022. Payment 3: $439.00 due by November 1, 2022. Payment 4: $439.00 due by February 1, 2023. Payment 5: (final payment) $439.00 due by April,1 2023. Registration fees include access to the National Scout Jamboree, transportation (bus), meals, Jamboree backpack, t-shirt, hat and patch. Deposit and all payments due up to that point are due upon registration. In addition to registering through the Narragansett Council site, participants must also register on the National BSA site. : www.jamboree.scouting.org
WHERE – The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean West Virginia
Exact times and locations of departure and arrival will be determined as event details are finalized. Participants should plan on leaving early on July 19th, 2021 and returning late on 7/28/2023.
WHY – The National Jamboree occurs only once every 4 years! It is the premiere Scouting event that offers adventure, experiences and memories that are unparalleled by any other Scouting event.
WHEN – July 19th – July 28th 2023
HOW – Register online today!
Registration Instructions:
Registration and payment MUST be made with our online system. This helps us keep administrative costs for the Jamboree low. Scouts and Parents should complete this process together. You must create an account first when you click on register it will prompt you to create one if you don’t have one. You may pay via Visa, Mastercard, Discover or from your Checking or Savings Account. After you register, you can log-in to your account to make payments. To do that log-in and click on “My Information” and then “View Registrations” and “View Details” then you may update your information or make a payment. The $439 deposit is due at the time of registration. You may log-in AT ANY TIME to make additional payments, but keep in mind the deadlines listed above. For example, you may choose to make a payment of $200 per month instead of a lump sum payment of $500. An Email reminder will be sent 30 days prior to each payment deadline. If you have technical issue or questions please contact the Narragansett Council: [email protected]
Refund Policy: If you sign-up for the Jamboree and then find that you cannot attend, you will receive a refund from Narragansett Council ONLY if there is a full contingent. In the event that there is not a full contingent, a partial refund may be made. This includes fees you have paid to date, less any expenses related to contractual agreements made on your behalf at the time you decide not to attend and notify the Council in writing.
