Thank You from ScoutCon

A special Thank you for all of you that attended ScoutCon this year. We look forward to seeing you January 17, 2026!

Some history about ScoutCon

Inspired by the best gaming Convention in Indianapolis (GenCon) and seeing an increasing lack of socialization due to digital games, Scouter Duane (Mischief) and Scouter Robert pondered ways to bring Scouts together to experience the fun of creative role-playing to work as a team.

Gaming is multi-faceted. Through role-playing games (RPG) of old like Dungeons & Dragons, people are inspired in many ways. Expression is essential in RPGs; using skills such as storytelling, mapping, graphing, writing, character building, drawing and math skills have led many professionals to their callings and vocations.

Scouter Mischief brought the idea to his Scout section, who immediately took the reins and began planning. Scouts began with their Plan-DO-Review; They searched for games to be played and components that were needed, such as food, a campfire badge, and a search for a unique name. The event would be youth led, and there would be an open invitation to other groups. It would be a day where Scouts could come play games, socialize, and create memories that would last a lifetime.

ScoutCon was first held in Calgary 2018. When the invitations first went out, the 239 Scouts “A” Group hoped for at least 60 Scouts to attend; they would not be disappointed with the numbers being closer to 134. Years later, numbers rose and after hearing of its popularity, Scouts have traveled over 300km to join in, with one youth even showing up from Japan. Scouts of all ages left with a unique experience and looking forward to continuing the journey next year!

Photos from past ScoutCons