Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 4, 2010. All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must participate in a prejamboree training experience; participate in a prejamboree training experience, have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010, and be approved by the unit leader and local council. Approved contingent members must complete a Personal Health and Medical Record that will be personalized and e-mailed directly to them. All medical forms must be submitted on or before March 1, 2010.
How Much Will It Cost?
The jamboree fee covers shelter, food, insurance, equipment, program material, transportation, tours, and prejamboree training. Total fee is set by your local council. There is a $10 nonrefundable processing fee due at submission of this application. Print your confirmation, get your Scoutmaster signature of approval, and return the confirmation along with your $100 deposit to your local council. Your council will notify you if selected to attend and will provide you with the payment schedule.
To submit an application for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, go to www.MyScouting.org and log in. After logging in, go to “Event Reservations” then “Jamboree.” Then choose the Youth Participant or the Adult Troop Leader Application link. When submitting the application, there will be a $10 nonrefundable processing fee payable by credit card. This is not part of the jamboree fee if you are selected to attend the jamboree.
Refund Policy
If you sign up for the jamboree and then find you cannot attend, you will receive a refund only if your council has an alternate to take your place. Your local council has a refund policy and it is explained in the Local Council Jamboree Information Sheet.