Get ready for the Heart of New England Council’s Scouting Adventure Con 2026!
Formerly known as the council’s program launch, Scouting Adventure Con 2026 is designed to demonstrate how scouting meets a family’s needs for youth development, character building, and shared community. This event will connect families to community partners, provide outdoor adventure program opportunities, and encourage adults (parents and unit leaders) to get involved beyond the unit level (at the district, council, or national levels) to enhance the quality of the program for their own Scouts, develop personal leadership skills, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.
Why should your family attend Scouting Adventure Con 2026?
Create Your Best Program Year Ever: Access the full 2026–2027 activity calendar, explore new program offerings, and walk away with everything you need to plan with confidence. Get Equipped with the Tools that Drive Success: From recruitment and fundraising resources to planning materials and training opportunities, Adventure Con sets your unit up for a strong year. Stay Current on Safety & Youth Protection: Learn about updated Safeguarding Youth requirements and other essential safety standards that protect our young people and strengthen our movement. Strengthen Your Unit’s Growth & Revenue: Discover new ways to share the value of Scouting with families, build a welcoming culture, and keep youth excited and engaged. Unlock Special Partner Deals & Experiences:
Meet incredible program partners offering exclusive opportunities for Scouts, including:
Community Partners:
- The Ecotarium
- Battleship Cove
- New England Air Museum
- The Adventure Park at Heritage Museum and Gardens
- The Adventure Park at Storrs
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Worcester Center for Crafts
- Central Rock Gym Worcester
- Pats Peak Ski Area
- Great Wolf Lodge New England
- Boch Center
- Salem Witch Museum
- New England Aquarium
- MetroRock Gym
- Appalacian Moutain Club
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Aldrich Astronomical Society
- Mass Audubon Brook Meadow Brook
- North County Land Trust
- WPI High Powered Rocketry Club
- Worcester Railers
- Worcester State University
- Confident Travel
Council Committees and Camps:
- Camp Wanocksett – Scouts, BSA and Cub Scout camp
- Treasure Valley Scout Reservation – Scouts, BSA and Cub Scout camp
- Adventure Day Camp – Mayflower Council
- Membership
- COPE
- NYLT
- Wood Badge
- Council Commissioners
- Fishing Team
- Range and Target Activities
- NE Shooting Sports Symposium
- Popcorn Team
- Spook O Ree
- Safety and Risk Management Committee
- Treasure Valley 100th Steering Committee
- Camp Wanocksett Alunmi
- Marketing and Communications
- Training IOLS and BALOO
- Outdoor Challenge
Activities for Scouts:
- Gaga Ball
- Archery
- Rocket Presentations
These partnerships bring real value to your unit—making it easier to offer new adventures without stretching your budget.
Attending these launches ensures leaders are equipped to deliver the best experience for youth, fostering leadership and character development. For parents, it is a great way to see all that Scouting has to offer outside of their unit.
Worcester State University – Student Center (campus map)
486 Chandler St.
Worcester, MA 01602
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00am to 1:00pm
Registration: To register and get on the mailing list to be updated on all the great community program partners and council committees, please go to Scouting Adventure Con 2026
Council Committee/Vendor Table Reservation Submission Form
Note: this event was formerly know as the Heart of New England Council Program Launch
