National BSA operates 4 National high adventure Bases (Summit, Philmont, Seabase, Northern Tier) that offer the thrill of high adventure that runs at the core of the Scouting experience. Now YOU can experience a one-of-a-kind adventure, whether involved in a Scouting Program or not! Some of these can be done as a family, with your Unit or with a Council contingent.
Every few years the National BSA also runs a National Jamboree, which is a gathering of Scouts & Scouters throughout the Nation. This is attended as part of a Council contingent.
As part of the World Scouting program the World Scouting movement hosts a World Scouting Jamboree. The location changes countries each time. The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor educational events for youth on the planet! Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime. This event is opened to Scout between the ages of 14 and 17 from all 172 Member Organizations.
National High Adventure Bases
National BSA operates 4 National high adventure Bases (Summit, Philmont, Seabase, Northern Tier) that offer the thrill of high adventure that runs at the core of the Scouting experience. Now YOU can experience a one-of-a-kind adventure, whether involved in a Scouting Program or not! Some of these can be done as a family, with your Unit or with a Council contingent.
For more information about these bases please click on the High Adventure Bases Link
To find out more about a Council Contingent please contact our VP of Program
National Jamboree 2026 July 22-31 at the Summit Betchel Reserve
Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.
What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National 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.
It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.
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- Who: All Scouts BSA youth and Ventures
- Contingent Troops / Crews will be formed in the Great Falls 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
- Cost: Contingent fee: TBA
- 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
- Great Falls Council Contact:
- John Johnson at tatergrower@gmail.com or (607) 738-4620 or Karl Ziegenfus at karl.ziegenfus@scouting.org or (607) 743-6899.
- Who: All Scouts BSA youth and Ventures
Click here for National Jamboree Site
World Scout Jamboree
The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor educational events for youth on the planet!
Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities
where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime. This event is opened to:
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- Scout between the ages of 14 and 17 from all 172 Member Organizations.
Click the link to learn more about the World Scout Jamboree