Scout Qualifications

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, 2005, but not reached their 18th birthday by August 3, 2005. All Scouts must participate in a prejamboree training experience; file a Personal Health and Medical Record prior to the prejamboree training; have been active in a troop or team for at least 6 months prior to July 1, 2005; be approved by the unit leader and council.

Leader Qualifications

Scoutmaster and First Assistant Scoutmaster

Have served as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2005; have completed basic Scoutmaster training; participate in a prejamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the prejamboree training; be approved by the local council. (Although not required, Wood Badge and/or Scoutmaster's Key is a desirable qualification.) The Scoutmaster must be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.

Second Assistant Scoutmaster

At least 21 years of age by July 1, 2005, and have served actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2005; participate in a prejamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the prejamboree training; be approved by the local council.

Third Assistant Scoutmaster

At least 18 years of age (but not have reached 21) by August 3, 2005; have served actively in a Scout troop leadership position; participate in a prejamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the prejamboree training; be approved by the local council.

Attending as a Staff Member

It is also possible for individuals, both youth and adults, to attend Jamboree as a staff members. For more information on Jamboree staff, click here.

Costs

Participation cost depends on the local council tour, which is developed by each council jamboree committee prior to the jamboree. The cost includes the jamboree fee, travel and tour costs, meals, lodging, unit and patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, and the cost of pre-jamboree training.