Jamboree 20226 Plans - Youth Staff

The 2026 National Jamboree will be here soon, and the ABS is already planning for another successful opportunity to share our faith with Scouts from across the nation in the Faith & Beliefs program area. In 2023 there were several Scout youths serving in the booth and it was a BIG hit as they connected with thousands of young people and many adults. It is not surprising that young people connect and relate best with others their age. And it is an amazing opportunity for Baptist youth staff to engage with others about faith issues while 

polishing their own leadership skills. 

There will be planned days off for all staff to provide time for everyone to visit the myriad booths and program areas spread across the Summit Jamboree site. Staff are encouraged to

engage and share their faith, all while experiencing what many consider a once in a lifetime event at a National Jamboree. 

Jamboree dates for ABS staff are July 19-31, 2026, (plus travel time, both to and from) at the 

Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia. This area was created specifically for Scouting and has some amazing program areas, like the Big Zip, BMX track, and an amazing climbing wall. No one lacks for things to do at a Jamboree!

The ABS committee would like to have more youth serve in our booth in 2026. To enable that 

goal the ABS recently approved full youth scholarships to cover ABS youth staff’s Jambo fee, so they would just need to outfit themselves and get to the Summit Bechtel Reserve. A partial scholarship of fees is also available for adult ABS staff. If you would like to attend and serve with other Baptists at the 2026 National Jamboree or need more information, please contact the ABS Jamboree leader, Jerry Wells, at Jerry.Wells@me.com 

Don't delay, do it today!