The Scouting America National Jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as “the Jamboree”, “Jambo”, or NSJ, Scouts from all over the nation and world have the opportunity to attend.
They are considered to be one of several unique experiences that the Boy Scouts of America offers. The first jamboree was scheduled to be held in 1935 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scouting, but was delayed two years after being cancelled due to a polio outbreak. The 1937 jamboree in Washington attracted 25,000 Scouts, who camped around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin.
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What is Operation Arrow?
Through the OA’s presence at the National Jamboree, there’s so much more that you don’t want to miss in 2026:
- The OA Service Corps, our traditional service-oriented team supporting jamboree operations since 1950, is a great way to serve and see many different aspects of the jamboree. Members of the Service Corps will be assigned chapters, supporting contingent arrival, assisting with jamboree staffing, jamboree show mobilization and more.
- The OA Summit Circle Experience will bring our national ceremony site to life for the benefit of Jamboree participants and staff.
- The OA Legacy Experience at the Summit Center is not just an OA exhibition and activation station, but includes live multi-media events that will showcase our new permanent Order of the Arrow display at the Summit.
- The Sunday Order of the Arrow Rendezvous will bring EVERY Arrowman at Jamboree together for fellowship and inspiration. Tell your friends to bring their sash!
- Our OA Staff Services, Communications, Admin Services, Operations and Trading Post teams will provide support to not only the Operation Arrow staff but ALL youth staff at the Jamboree. It’s all hands on deck!
Register for Op Arrow Now! –>https://jamboreg.scouting.org/