Participants must be:

• Approved by their unit leader using this form.
• At least 12-year-old by the first day and under 21 by the final day of the jamboree. If registered with a troop, participants must be at least First Class.
• An experienced camper who has attended at least one long-term camp (e.g., winter camp, summer camp).
• Mature and able to support themselves (making good decisions).
• Possess solid camping and cooking skills.
• Capable of doing their laundry using the bucket method.
• Demonstrate maturity and responsibility. This is important given the nature of activities.
• Able to effectively utilize the patrol method and work cooperatively with patrol members.
• Reliable (e.g., set alarm, complete assigned patrol duties such as cooking, cleaning up, and participating in activities).
• Able to partner with a buddy, select and participate in activities with their buddy for the day, and return to camp on time.
• Able to keep track of personal gear and maintain a clean tent.
• Able to handle the physical demands of the Summit, which has a mean elevation of 2,500 feet and frequent elevation changes. Be able to walk 5-10+ miles per day to activities.
• Able to eat the food provided. While dietary needs such as kosher, halal, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan are accommodated, the jamboree issues the cooking ingredients for meals. Scouts with dietary restrictions need to be able to take ownership of their food and identify and avoid any food containing allergens and/or ask a leader for help if they have questions.
• Able to stay hydrated.
• Able to follow the Jamboree Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding. 
• Able to meet the minimum health and BMI requirements for high adventure activities (source: pages 5-6).
• Scouts should NOT STOP taking any maintenance medication unless instructed to do so by their doctor.
• Participants sent home will do so at their parents' expense.

For more information, visit shac.org/jamboree.