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Welcome to the 2026 National Scout Jamboree

Scouts and Mountaineers come together at the Summit Bechtel Reserve for a unique STEM adventure during the 2026 National Scout Jamboree, July 19-31.

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2026 patches

Patches and Prizes

Explore the Science Behind the Sport program to learn about activities, badges, prizes, and special rewards participants can earn along the way.

custom WVU skateboard deck

enter to win a custom Jamboree Skateboard deck

Scouts 18 years old and younger who complete the Science Behind the Sport program earn their patch set and can enter to win a custom Jamboree Skateboard deck!

child holding scout patches

Leadership Scholarship

Are you an Eagle Scout? WVU rewards success in organizations with a leadership scholarship that will help you go to college.

Science Behind the Sport 2026 Locations

  • Science Behind Skateboarding will be located at The Park
  • Science Behind Archery will be at The Bows
  • Science Behind Paddling will be at Goodrich West Dam
  • Science Behind Climbing will be at Boulder Cove Climbing Wall
  • Science Behind Biking will be at Action Point by Harvey family Mt. Bike Shop
  • Our Main WVU tent, where you get the patch set is located at Action Point across from the Consol Energy Bridge
View Full SBTS Locations Map

illustrated map of the 2026 science behind the sport locations

Explore a World of Outdoor Adventure

Morgantown Main Campus

  • 1.5 hr drive of 605 miles of whitewater (Class I to V+) plus flatwater
  • 1.5 hr drive of192trails with more mountain bike optimized ones being built on WVU property
  • 10-mile radius: 5,000+ climbing routes (Sport, trad, and bouldering)

WVU Tech

  • 1.5 hr drive of 820 miles of whitewater
  • 1.5 hr drive of 217 trails with more being built today
  • 5 minute drive of 5,000+ climbing routes (Sport and Trad)
  • 5,000+bouldering routes

Check out the Whitewater Density Map

West Virginia has the greatest density of whitewater in the country with 2,032 miles of whitewater.

U.S. Whitewater River Density Map

Experience WVU at the Jamboree

See how WVU is inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and adventurers at the National Scout Jamboree. Through interactive STEM activities and unforgettable experiences, Scouts discover what it means to be a Mountaineer.