MCC Contingent Registration
Youth will be assigned to Troops and Crews in September 2025.
THE NEXT 25 YOUTH TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A MYSTERY RANCH BRANDED BACKPACK.
When registering please remember the following:
- All information entered must be the participant’s (youth) information unless it specifies parent/guardian or “Registration Contact”.
- You will need the participant’s (youth) BSAID and the First/Last name that they are officially registered as. This information will be validated before you can complete the registration. To confirm the BSAID, First/Last name, you can log into Home – My Scouting and check the name and BSAID for the participant (youth).
Youth Participant Cost/Payment Schedule:
Early bird total fee is $3000 (register before October 31, 2025)
Fee for registrations after October 31, 2025, is $3250 and will require a final payment of $750
| Payment Date/Type | Amount |
| Deposit – due at registration | $500 |
| February 28, 2025 – progress payment | $500 |
| May 31, 2025 – progress payment | $500 |
| August 31, 2025 – progress payment | $500 |
| November 30, 2025 – progress payment | $500 |
| February 28, 2026 – final payment | $500 ($750 if initial registration was after Oct 31, 2025) |
Here is a partial list of units sending their members to the 2026 National Jamboree with the MCC contingent. You too can join the contingent!
Click on a pin to find out what unit the youth participant is from.
Blue = Boy Troop
Red = Girl Troop
Green = Crew
National Jamboree Promo Video
Jamboree Webinars
Want to learn more about attending or staffing the 2026 National Jamboree with the MCC Contingent? Join our monthly webinars to stay up to date with the latest. Each month will provide the information you need to make your experience amazing!
Participant Information Webinar Registration and Schedule
Participant Qualifications
SCOUT PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS
- MUST have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop.
- Has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
- MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent.
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader.
- Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record parts A, B, and C with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (MCC will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.) Submit all registrations fees per the MCC’s payment schedule.
VENTURER PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS
- Crew members MUST have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew.
- Has not reached their 21st birthday by the last day of the Jamboree.
- Be approved by the unit leader and local council.
- MUST have appropriate parent/guardian to complete the online parental consent.
- Participate in pre-Jamboree training experience with local council and unit leader. Filed a BSA Health & Medical Record parts A, B, and C with their council within one year of attending the Jamboree. (MCC will provide specifics closer to the Jamboree.)
JAMBOREE STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Adults and/or Teenagers (16+ year old Scouts and 21+ year old Venturers) Participation in the Jamboree If you are a teenager or an adult wanting to join the Jamboree, there is a critical need for Jamboree staff. Jamboree staff enable a successful event for all youth participants. Jamboree staffing needs span all activities and skills.
Please direct your questions to the National Jamboree Staff.
Have you ever considered being an adult unit leader in the Michigan Crossroads Council Jamboree contingent? The MCC Jamboree committee is looking for adult unit leaders.
The webinar will help you learn more about adult unit leader roles and responsibilities and understand the adult unit leader selection process.
Webinar Recording
MCC Contingent Adult Leadership Opportunities
What previous Jamboree adult unit leaders say about why they wanted to be a Jamboree leader what was their favorite experience at the Jamboree:
Why did Scouters want to be Jamboree unit leaders?
“Help scouts from Michigan have a mountain top experience and participate in one of the largest scouting events of the careers”—Jamboree adult unit leader
“Give back to the Scouting organization and make new friends at the Jamboree”—Jamboree adult unit leader
“I was a Scoutmaster for my home troop. I wanted the experience and challenge of forming a Jamboree contingent troop of scouts who were excited to share a life changing experience with me and my team of like-minded adult scouters.”—Jamboree adult unit leader and Jamboree staff member
My experiences at each of these Jamborees will forever be a highlight of my scouting career that has provided many friendships and fond memories.”
What was your favorite experience that you had as a Jamboree unit leader?
“Spending time with the youth and watching them interact with other scouts” —Jamboree adult unit leader
“The bus ride to and from the 2023 Jamboree was that turned into a team building experience” —Jamboree adult unit leader
“Presiding as master of ceremonies at the Eagle Court of Honor for one of my scouts at the 2005 National Jamboree in the 100+ degree heat” —Jamboree adult unit leader
“Seeing scouts that across the state come together and form a cohesive troop. Also to see scouts support each other throughout the week to overcome challenges ensure everyone had a great time” —Jamboree adult unit leader
2025 National Jamboree—Michigan Crossroads Council Contingent
Adult leader application, interview, and evaluation process
Jamboree troop adult leader interviews will be conducted on August 16, 2025 in Detroit and August 23, 2025 in Grand Rapids.
- Read and understand adult leader position descriptions (found in this section of this page).
- Select your interview date
- August 16, 2025, MCC Detroit Dauch Scout Center, 1776 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48208
- August 23, 2025, MCC DeVos Family Center For Scouting, 3218 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
- Select your interview timeslots and register your date/time
- Each candidate will have two (2) interviews
- Select two (2) interview timeslots
- Arrive 10 minutes before your first interview and check-in with the interview team
- Complete the “2026 Jamboree Prospective Leader Profile”
- Send your completed profile to jamboreechair@michiganscouting.org no later than August 2, 2025
- No interview will be conducted without a completed prospective leader profile
- Interview registration closes on August 1, 2025
Each full MCC unit will have four (4) adult leaders (21+ years old) and 36 youth. The final number of adult leader positions will depend on the number of youth registered with the MCC Jamboree contingent in September 2025. Adult leader candidates not selected as contingent unit leaders are encouraged to apply for Jamboree staff positions.
Below is a short list of contributions, accomplishments, and experiences that enhance an adult leader’s candidacy:
- Contribution to the success of the MCC Jamboree contingent through active participation in or leadership of a MCC Jamboree sub-committee
- Youth recruiting through unit presentations/contacts and recruiting at Scouting events
- Demonstrated teamwork through MCC Jamboree sub-committee participation
- Home unit leadership experience
- Completed position specific training. Having advanced training such as Wood Badge or Powder Horn is a plus
- Participation in long-term camping (e.g., summer camp). Having high adventure experience is a plus
Unit leaders will be required to complete all Jamboree fee payments ($3000 per person) by February 28, 2026.
Please contact Patrick Berryman at jamboreechair@michiganscouting.org if there are any questions.
Adult Leader Position Descriptions:
Scholarships
Interested in Jamboree but not sure if it is within your means? Consider applying for a National Jamboree Scholarship.
Scholarships must be submitted by November 30, 2025
