Scouting America has partnered with Go RVing to bring adventure to its National Jamboree. The 2026 event will take place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia. This partnership is a significant step towards inspiring more families and young people to explore the outdoors.
The collaboration between Scouting America and Go RVing reflects a shared commitment to outdoor adventure, exploration, and skill-building experiences for young people and volunteers. Through this partnership, Scouts will have access to tailored resources that introduce them to RV travel and outdoor exploration, supporting programming aligned with the Exploration Merit Badge.
Roger Krone, president and CEO of Scouting America, believes that partnering with Go RVing brings a new dimension to how Scouts experience the outdoors. This collaboration enhances the ability to provide meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that inspire a lifelong love of exploration.
As part of its presence at the 2026 National Jamboree, Go RVing will host an interactive activation in the Merchant’s Marketplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with RV lifestyle experiences, learn about travel possibilities and receive custom patches from a totem pole patch set created exclusively for the event.
Go RVing will also support one of the Jamboree’s signature moments, the Americana Extravaganza Fireworks Display, on July 26. This contribution further emphasizes the celebration and sense of community that define the event.
The National Jamboree is Scouting America’s premier national event, bringing together thousands of Scouts, volunteers, and leaders from across the country for a week of adventure, learning, and camaraderie.
Jeremy Greene, vice president of marketing at Go RVing, highlights the importance of introducing Scouts to RV travel as a gateway to new adventures. RVs make it easier to explore more places, spend more time together outside, and discover new interests and destinations.
The partnership between Scouting America and Go RVing demonstrates the value of collaboration in promoting outdoor education and adventure. By working together, these organizations can inspire a love of exploration that benefits individuals and communities nationwide.
As the 2026 National Jamboree approaches, attendees can look forward to an enhanced educational experience for young people and volunteers. The partnership between Scouting America and Go RVing will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the lives of those who participate in this event.
The partnership highlights the importance of outdoor education in shaping confident, capable individuals.
