Save the Date for the 2027 Catholic Scouting Summit!
April 8 – 11, 2027 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) invites you to the Catholic Scouting Summit 2026, our annual gathering to celebrate, strengthen, and advance the mission of Catholic Scouting across the nation.
This year’s Summit brings together leaders, volunteers, clergy, and supporters of Catholic Scouting to:
• Celebrate the successes of Catholic Scouting and the impact it has on young people, families, parishes, and communities.
• Conduct the business of the NCCS, guiding the future of our mission and strengthening our voice within Scouting.
• Educate and inspire, with opportunities to grow in knowledge, skills, and faith-filled leadership.
Be Part of Shaping the Future of Catholic Scouting
Attendees will have the opportunity to join NCCS committees, collaborate with peers from across the country, and share in planning the path forward for Catholic Scouting. Together, we ensure that Catholic Scouting continues to be recognized as a living witness of faith in action.
Special Training Opportunity
Region 9/10 and Local Scouter Training Program
*Catholic Scouting in the Unit/Parish/School*
*Catholic Scouting in the Diocese*
This one-day Catholic Scouting leadership program at the 2026 Catholic Scouting Summit equips adult leaders to understand and live Catholic Scouting as an authentic ministry of the Church. Session One focuses on Catholic Scouting in the diocese, where participants learn to strengthen and share Catholic Scouting through their local Diocesan Catholic Committee. Session Two places emphasis on the distinct roles of the Key 3 in a Catholic chartered unit and resources available to them. Examples of how to effectively utilize the Catholic Scouting program will be given. Learn more…
Why Attend?
Whether you are a long-time NCCS member or new to Catholic Scouting, this Summit is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. You’ll return home equipped with tools, strategies, and a renewed vision to grow Catholic Scouting in your parish, diocese, and community.
📅 Save the Date: April 16 – 19, 2026
📍 Location: DoubleTree Wichita Airport Hotel, Wichita, Kansas
Join us as we celebrate Catholic Scouting, strengthen our mission, and set the course for a vibrant future. Registration is now open!