2026 Conferences
Join a community of passionate volunteers and adventurers at the Philmont Training Center this year! Expand your skills, explore new ideas, and connect with like-minded leaders while experiencing the magic of Philmont.
With a wide range of courses offered, there is something for everyone!
While you participate in a conference there are programs available for your family members like Kids N Kin and our Silverado groups.
Discover what it takes to be a leader. We offer a variety of ways to learn leadership skills for both youth and adults, from leadership development in your troop to Wood Badge.
These conferences focus on the outdoors, whether it’s spending time learning how to fly fish, learning Wilderness first aid, or driving around learning about the land we call Philmont.
Philmont Ambassadors play a key role in attracting participants to the Philmont Scout Ranch programs. They serve as Philmont’s voice to CST volunteers and local Councils.
People who can attend: Must be a currently approved Philmont Ambassador.
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Learn with us how Scouting can be adaptive and welcoming, making it more accessible for everyone.
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The Commissioner Week conference provides opportunities to meet and interact with the National Commissioner and members of the National Commissioner Service Team, and to network with commissioners throughout the country.
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Together, we will deepen our understanding of how faith and Scouting intersect, fostering stronger leadership and spiritual growth among Scouts and leaders alike.
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Classes for all, time to learn a new skill
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Join Philmont as a Cub Scout or learn to enhance unit retention in Scouting.
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Visit Philmont in the Fall and learn new skills and grow as a leader.
Fee: $160
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PTC Housing and all meals included
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This conference will provide a working understanding of the district and assistant district commissioner roles, responsibilities, available tools, and resources. You will walk away with strategies on how to develop and lead your team and how to help units thrive and grow while leveraging the vision for “unit service” in your council.
Commissioners play a vital role in helping units, districts, and councils effectively reach youth and families to share the message of Scouting. In this course, you will partner with councils from across the nation as you learn from key members of Scouting America on marketing, membership, and upcoming initiatives. We will dive deep into the issues facing Scouting America today and work together to identify effective methods to grow the Scouting movement.
This conference is appropriate for any commissioner and others interested in expanding Scouting’s impact; primary audience UC, ADC, DC
Step into the Unit Service Lab, where strategy meets practice. This course blends big-picture thinking with hands-on skill-building to equip commissioners for real-world service. It is not a sit-and-listen conference — it is a training ground.
Participants will engage in scenario-based learning, immersive roleplay, and collaborative discussions that mirror the challenges units face — while gaining practical tools to apply immediately back home. Subject matter experts and national service leaders will share best practices, and participants will practice collaborating effectively with units, using connection guides to strengthen every program they serve.
This conference is appropriate for any commissioner and others interested in expanding Scouting’s impact. Primary audience: Unit Commissioner with a pre-req to complete online position-specific Unit Commissioner training.
This weeklong national training equips Scouting leaders with best practices to fully support Scouts with special needs and disabilities, their families, units, districts, and councils. Participants will bridge theory and practice by working directly with families attending the Zia Family Experience and exploring Philmont’s dynamic program areas.
Key topics for this session include relationship-building strategies to grow district and council committees, and actionable methods to increase accessibility and welcome more individuals with special needs into the Scouting program.
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