K2BSA/4 – Jamboree On The Air 2026 – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · All day
Events from October 16K2BSA Amateur Radio Association · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
About this event
Gulf Stream Council is hosting a Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) Camporee at Tanah Keeta Scout Camp October 16 – 18, 2026.Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an international Scouting jamboree held annually on the third weekend of October. It’s to commemorates the first long-distance amateur radio contact in 1922 between a troop in London, England, and a troop in Sidney, Australia. By attending JOTA, you’ll be part of the world’s largest amateur radio scouting event that promotes friendship and global citizenship. Additionally, attending JOTA will satisfy requirement 7E of the “Citizenship in The World” merit badge. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of camping with your troop while learning and using amateur radios (ham radios). Activities include lashing together a radio antenna tower, participating in a radio fox hunt (find the hidden transmitter), contests, experiencing a council fire, meeting members from local amateur radio clubs, learning how to become a licensed amateur radio operator, seeing demonstrations of technology, getting help programming your radio, attending FCC Testing Sessions, great food with an international theme, and much more. For more details, please refer to the JOTA 2026 Camporee Guide and webpage. www.gulfstreamcouncil.org/JOTA2026
Event details
- Date and time
- Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · All day
- Venue
- Events from October 16K2BSA Amateur Radio Association · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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