MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — More than 30 Scouts from across Northeastern Pennsylvania departed from Moosic on Tuesday for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.
The group includes Scouts from communities across the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, including the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas and communities near the New York state line. The Scouts spent months preparing for the trip through training, fundraising and team-building activities.
The contingent departed for the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, where the 10-day gathering is expected to bring together more than 10,000 participants from across the country.
During the jamboree, Scouts will take part in outdoor adventure programs, STEM experiences, arena shows, cultural exchanges and activities designed to build leadership and teamwork. The site also offers a skate park, a 3,300-foot zip line, archery and shooting sports that are not typically available during a regular camping trip.
Jacob Ganz, assistant scoutmaster for Troop 3124, said the experience will give Scouts the chance to work together, take responsibility for daily tasks such as preparing meals and operating within their patrols, and meet other young people who share similar values.
“They are going to be joining Scouts from all over the country who are like-minded, who think the same way and who want to see the same things come out of life. There will be good people, good times and opportunities to help others become better people. There will be tons of programming and excitement as they work together and have the adventure of a lifetime,” said Ganz.
The National Scout Jamboree gives participants opportunities for personal growth, service and friendship while strengthening the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.