Jamboree Troops and Venturing Crews are now forming for Jewish Scouts (BOTH BOYS and GIRLS), from throughout the United States and other countries, wishing to attend the 2026 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, in Glen Jean West Virginia..
These Troops and Crews will eliminate all barriers to entry, and will allow full access to the spectacular Jamboree experience, for Scouts whose observance of the Boy Scouts of America’s 12th point of the Scout Law …“A Scout is Reverent”… includes observing the five requirements of:
1. The Jewish dietary laws at all times (Kashrut),
2. The Sabbath from sundown Friday to nightfall on Saturday (Shabbat),
3. Daily prayer services in the morning and afternoon/evening (Tefila),
4. Modesty in dress, behavior, speech, and thought, especially with regard to the interaction between males and females, guided by religious law (Tzniut).
5. Opportunities for ongoing religious learning (Limudei Kodesh).
Find out more about the Shomer Shabbat Contingent below and check out some promotional videos about the Jamboree at the bottom of this page.
Program Summary
Stay tuned for details.
Refund Policy
Should a Scout or adult need to cancel, send written notice to us. One hundred dollars of the initial payment is non-refundable. The refund amount will be determined based upon whether an alternate can be found to take the place and any expenses incurred at the time of Jamboree withdrawal. If a replacement cannot be found, there may be NO Refund. We reserve the right to process refunds after completion of the Jamboree in August 2026.
About the Jamboree
The following videos were produced by the National BSA Jamboree Marketing Department.
