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As the Jamboree has now come to a close, applications to join the Contingent are no longer being accepted here. This page has been retained for reference purposes only. For updated information on BSA Contingents to International Events, please go to www.scouting.org/international.

You are about to take your first step of the adventure of a lifetime. To apply to join the US Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree, read the instructions immediately below and click the blue and white “Apply Now!” button. To edit an existing application, submit a payment, or apply for a scholarship, see the yellow buttons further down. For more information about applying to join the Contingent, the Contingent Cost, and the Contingent Scholarship program, see the red buttons and the information down the rest of the page. General information about the Jamboree can be found on the FAQ and Blog as well as our social media pages. 

You are about to take your first step of the adventure of a lifetime. To apply to join the US Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree, read the instructions immediately below and click the blue and white “Apply Now!” button. To edit an existing application, submit a payment, or apply for a scholarship, see the yellow buttons further down. For more information about applying to join the Contingent, the Contingent Cost, and the Contingent Scholarship program, see the red buttons and the information down the rest of the page. General information about the Jamboree can be found on the FAQ and Blog as well as our social media pages. If you have any problems or questions.

Clicking the link below will allow you to register to be a part of the US Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree. This process may take some time, expect to take 30-40 minutes completing the following form. Before starting, be ready to provide your BSA ID number and a $250 deposit.

Having trouble with registration? Email uscontingent2019@scouting.org for help.

Click “Apply Now” to start a NEW APPLICATION. If you need to finish and/or edit an application that you have already opened, click “Edit Application” below.

Apply Now!

By applying to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree as a member of the Boy Scouts of America Contingent, you take your first step towards experiencing a larger scouting world. Whether you are a participant, an adult leader, or a member of the International Service Team, you will be camping side by side with your brother and sister scouts from 169 countries. You won’t want to miss out on this unique experience. Follow the Contingent Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything you need to know about the Jamboree.

If you need assistance with your application, contact member care at 1-972-580-2489, option “1” between the hours of 7:00am-7:00 pm Central time, or you may send an email to uscontingent2019@scouting.org. Member care will have someone contact you with assistance as soon as possible.

Eligibility
Contingent Cost
Refund Policy
Scholarships

Eligibility

Birthday between July 22, 2001 and July 21, 2005  – Youth participants (boys and girls) must be age 14-17

Birthday before July 22, 2001 (age 18 and older)  – Adult unit leaders (age 18 and older) and International Service Team (IST) age 18 and older.

There are no exceptions.

Selection Process

 

The Boy Scouts of America is limited to the number of participants and International Service Team Members it can send to a World Jamboree. Based on anticipated participation, space could be limited.

 
Participants – Participants will be notified, by unit leadership, if they have been accepted or are being put on a waiting list. If they are put on a waiting list, they will continue to pay according to the payment schedule. Applicants on the waiting list that are not ultimately selected will receive a full refund (including initial deposit).
 
Leaders – There will be four leaders per unit and acceptance timing will be based on the filling of youth in the units which have been allocated to each Region. Leaders will continue to pay, according to the payment schedule even if they have not been confirmed. BSA area and regional leadership will select leaders based on the leader qualifications. Leader applicants who are not ultimately selected will receive a full refund. If a unit leader applicant is not selected for a unit leadership position, it would be encouraged that they consider modifying their registration status to that of an International Service Team member applicant. Once that modification is made in their application, selection for IST positions would be handled by the Host Committee. Female leadership is important in order to follow BSA policy on co-ed units.
 
IST – Once approved by their local Council and the USA Contingent leadership, the application will be sent to the World Jamboree Organizers (Host). The Host will notify the applicant of acceptance and job assignment. Some assignments will likely be given in 2018 and some in 2019. The applicant will need to continue to pay as per the fee schedule above. If an applicant is not ultimately accepted, they will receive a full refund.
 
A World Jamboree is a coed event and all are encouraged to apply. If a potential participant is currently not a member of the Boy Scouts of America due to current membership age requirements and would like to apply for the Jamboree, they should contact their local council. They will learn how to register in order to apply for the World Jamboree.

Applying does not guarantee a spot with the US Contingent. Once you finish your application, it will be sent for further approval and review by your Council and the National Office.

For more information about participation, read the invitation letter here.

For tips on the application process for Participants, download this guide.

For tips on the application process for Adults, download this guide.

For a list of adult leader qualifications and selection criteria, see our resources page.

For a list of IST (Staff) Positions, see our resources page.

 

USA Contingent Cost

 

The Contingent Payment system is now online. See the button below to make your payments. 

Participants and Leaders – The participant and unit leader fee includes registration for the Jamboree, meals at the Jamboree, tents, and patrol and cooking gear. The fees also cover appropriate travel expenses (including food) between “Hub Cities” and the Jamboree. An appropriate number of “Hub Cities” will be identified across the continental United States depending on the distribution of youth and leaders that make up the various units. Applicants will be responsible for the costs to get themselves to and from these “Hub City” locations. The USA Contingent will not have pre or post touring in order to keep the cost down and allow more participation to this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Region Early Bird Discount* Regular Fee
Northeast $2,400 $2,500
Central $2,400 $2,500
Southern $2,400 $2,500
Western $2,700 $2,800

International Service Team (IST) – IST will receive four-person wall tents and cots. Staff will eat in the staff dining hall and have lunches that are portable and do not require cooking. The IST fee does not include transportation and travel related expenses. Transportation to and from the Jamboree will be the responsibility of the IST member based on when they need to report or depart from their staff assignment. The World Jamboree Organizers (Host) will provide transportation to and from a limited number of Gateways to the jamboree site. Those Gateway locations are identified as Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV, Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC, the AMTRAK station in Prince, WV, and the Ruby Welcome Center in Mt. Hope, WV.

  Early Bird Discount* Regular Fee
International Service Team $1,700 $1,800

Payment Schedule

Application Deposit 1st Payment 2ndPayment Final Payment with on Early Bird Discount* Final Payment without Early Bird Discount
Participants and Leaders by 1/31/18 3/15/2018 9/15/2018 3/15/2019 3/15/2019
Northeast $250 $850 $700 $600 $700
Central $250 $850 $700 $600 $700
Southern $250 $850 $700 $600 $700
Western $250 $850 $850 $750 $850
International Service Team $250 $600 $600 $250 $350

*Early Bird Discount – applicants who submitted a $250 deposit between November 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 and make all additional payments on time will have a $100 discount applied to their last payment.

See here for the Contingent Refund Policy.

Click the button below to login and make your next payment.

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USA World Scout Jamboree Refund Policy

 

There are two groups for refunds: Participants (Youth and Adult) and IST (International Service Team)

Youth and Adult Participants – Participant Refund Policy:

If you are not chosen to be part of the 2019 World Jamboree Contingent or IST, you will receive a FULL refund. All requests for refunds due to personal cancellations are to be submitted in writing to uscontingent2019@scouting.org. All refund requests received before March 31, 2019, will be processed within six to eight weeks upon receiving the request. All refund requests received on or after April 1, 2019, will be processed six to eight weeks AFTER the close of the Jamboree.

  • If the request is from participants (contingent members):
    • 100% is refundable through December 31, 2018 
    • $150 is nonrefundable from January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019
    • $250 is nonrefundable from April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 
    • No fees are refundable in the case of requests received after June 30, 2019
IST Refund Policy:

If you are not chosen to be part of the 2019 World Jamboree Contingent or IST, you will receive a FULL refund.

Requests for refunds resulting from a change in the overall staffing needs of World Jamboree will be evaluated by U.S. Jamboree Administration on a case by case basis through April 30, 2019. If you are not chosen to be part of the 2019 World Jamboree International Service Team you will receive a FULL refund.

All requests for refunds due to personal cancellations are to be submitted in writing to uscontingent2019@scouting.org. All refund requests received before March 31, 2019, will be processed within six to eight weeks upon receiving the request. All refund requests received on or after April 1, 2019, will be processed six to eight weeks AFTER the close of the Jamboree. If you are selected you will not be eligible for a full refund.

In responding to such requests, the following decision framework will be adhered to:

  • In cases where the request involves shifting from Jamboree staff to contingent leadership (e.g., a registered IST member who is needed as a Jamboree contingent leadership member), a full refund will be made regardless of the date of the request.
  • Medical emergencies, natural disasters, and activation of military orders may entitle you to a refund. This will be decided on a case by case basis. Please submit your request in writing, along with supporting documentation to: uscontingent2019@scouting.org.
  • If the request is from any IST (Volunteer staff applicant):
    • If a position has not yet been offered, all submitted fees are refundable.
    • If a position has been offered, regardless if it was accepted or not:
      • 100% is refundable through December 31, 2018
      • $150 is nonrefundable from January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019
      • $250 is nonrefundable from April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019
      • No fees are refundable in the case of requests received after June 30, 2019
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