JOIN NYLT STAFF

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide all 13- to 20-year-old youth members of Scouting America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The staff is key to making this is a meaningful experience for all. 

In all NYLT courses—in ALL of our leadership courses—culture is key to success. Look at the vision and mission statements of the BSA. Our mission is to prepare young people; our vision is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become the best leader he or she can be. The entire staff must embrace the culture of servant leadership, with a view to success for all. All staff, male and female, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and adults, are chosen to be of the highest quality, each of whom will deliver an outstanding NYLT program to our youth.

Conducting a National Youth Leadership Training course takes a great deal of planning, plenty of inspiration, and the enthusiastic participation of many dedicated people. The rewards for participants, staff, and the Scouting movement are tremendous.

If you want to be part of the team to deliver an outstanding NYLT program this year, complete this application. 

Requirements For Staffing

• Must be at least 14.
• Must be registered in Scouting or willing to submit an application and payment to renew registration. 
• For youth, must have held positions of leadership in their home unit.
• For youth, must have attended NYLT as a course participant. 

Staff Development Dates:

January 26, 2025 - Orientation @ San Jose Council Office

February 14-16, 2025 @ Chesebrough

March 15-16, 2025 @ San Jose Council Office

March 28-30, 2025 @ Chesebrough

April 18-19, 2025 @ Chesebrough

May 2-4, 2025 @ Chesebrough or San Jose Council Office

June 6-8, 2025 @ Chesebrough Course #1 Staff ONLY

July 5-6, 2025 @ Chesebrough Course #2 Staff ONLY

NYLT Course Dates

Course #1: June 19-22, 2025 (Staff Dev.) + June 22-27, 2025 (Course) + June 28, 2025 (Clean-up)

Course #2: July 17-19, 2025 (Staff Dev.) + July 20-25, 2025 (Course) + July 26, 2025 (Clean-up)