2026 National Jamboree – Cape Cod & Islands Council Contingent
Welcome to the official information page for the Cape Cod & Islands Council contingent attending the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Our council is sending a Family Troop of 20 Scouts and leaders. Our contingent will serve as Family Troop 3344 (A), sharing a 40-person campsite with Family Troop 3344 (B) from Rainbow Council (Illinois). We currently have a full contingent, but we will happily put you on our waiting list. Please contact the council office for assistance.
This page serves as the primary source of information for our contingent. Additional details will continue to be added as our departure approaches.
Latest Updates (Updated July 1, 2026)
Troop T-Shirts & Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches
Troop t-shirts have arrived and are ready for pickup!
Participants who live on Cape Cod may pick up their shirts and any additional Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches (JCSPs) from the Cape Cod & Islands Council Service Center during normal business hours.
Council Office Hours
- Monday–Friday
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
If you cannot make it during those hours, please contact Ed Bruce to arrange another pickup time.
For our Nantucket contingent, shirts and patches will be distributed by Chris Young.
Historian Patches
Historian patches for Bella, Camille, and Dane have been ordered and will be distributed as soon as they arrive.
Important Links
Preparation
National Jamboree Resources
- Participant Information
- Program Summary
- Registration / Health Forms
- National Jamboree Mobile App (available shortly before departure)
Itinerary
- Monday, July 20 — Meet at Camp Greenough after dinner (6 PM to 8 PM); depart by bus at 11 PM; drive overnight
- Tuesday, July 21 — Arrive in Beckley, WV (approximately 3 PM); attend a Fellowship Dinner with other Scouting units; overnight hotel stay
- Wednesday, July 22 — Breakfast at the hotel; depart for Summit Bechtel Reserve for 10 AM arrival
- July 23–30 — Jamboree program activities
- Friday, July 31 — Depart Summit Bechtel Reserve (6 AM); return travel, arriving at Camp Greenough late at night. Those unable to be picked up late Friday night or early Saturday morning can stay overnight at the Nauset campsite and be picked up by 8 AM in the morning.
Scheduled Troop Activities
The National Jamboree schedules a small number of activities for each troop.
Whitewater Rafting
Thursday, July 23
11:00 AM
13 participants
Order of the Arrow Legacy Experience
Monday, July 27
4:00 PM
Our entire troop is scheduled to participate. Order of the Arrow membership is not required.
Program Areas
The complete list of National Jamboree program areas has now been released.
Participants can explore hundreds of activities—from adventure sports and STEM to shooting sports, aquatics, exhibits, arena shows, and one of the Jamboree traditions: patch trading with Scouts from across the country.
Program Summary
https://jamboree.scouting.org/2026/06/16/jamboree-program-summary/
Additional Whitewater Rafting
Missed the original rafting registration?
Additional rafting slots will be available for purchase on-site for $125, subject to availability.
Participants interested in purchasing an additional rafting slot should notify contingent leadership before departure and bring:
- $125 payment
- Completed waiver
Rafting Waiver:
https://www.summitbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Whitewater-BSA-Release.pdf
National Jamboree Mobile App
The official National Jamboree mobile app will be released before the event.
The app will include:
- Interactive maps
- Daily schedules
- Program information
- Event updates
- Notifications
There will not be printed maps or program guides available at the Summit, so everyone should plan to download the app before departure.
Musicians Wanted
Scouts who play a musical instrument and plan to bring it to the Jamboree are invited to perform with the National Jamboree Band.
Registration information:
https://jamboree.scouting.org/2026/06/29/sit-in-with-the-jamboree-band/
Contingent Leadership:
Ed Bruce (from Troop 38, North Falmouth)
Chris Young (from Troop 97, Nantucket)
Marshall Lovelette (from Troop 150, Yarmouth Port)
Kim Slowek (from Troop 150, Yarmouth Port)
What a Day at the National Jamboree Looks Like
Participants can expect:
- Breakfast at the campsite
- Packing lunch for the day
- Traveling across Summit Bechtel Reserve to explore program areas
- Choosing activities such as adventure sports, STEM experiences, and special events
- Meeting Scouts from across the country and trading patches
- Returning to camp for dinner and evening troop activities
Unlike traditional summer camp, Scouts have significant flexibility in choosing daily activities. Participants should expect an active environment with extensive walking and changing weather conditions.
Annual Health & Medical Record Submission Instructions
Please follow the instructions on this website.
https://jamboree.scouting.org/councils/annual-health-medical-record-submission-open/
All participants must also submit a paper copy of their Annual Health & Medical Record (including a copy of their insurance card) to contingent leadership. You can bring the paper copy to one of our meetings, drop it by the council office, or turn it in at our departure check-in. Marshall Lovelette will coordinate tracking.
Contact Information
Registration and Billing Questions:
Cape Cod & Islands Council
247 Willow Street
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
508-362-4322
Trip questions:
Ed Bruce — ed@bruce1.net