National Youth Leadership Training is an intense six-day outdoor experience for Scouts BSA and Venturing youth leaders. The course will be conducted at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation this summer by a trained staff of youth and adult leaders from around the Northeast Illinois Council. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, KNOW, and DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

The course is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with a maximum of 60 participants.  

Pricing is listed on the Unit Worksheet, available in the attachments

PARENTS:  If you have a Scout that will be at least 13 years old during NYLT and is interested in attending, contact their Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor.  Do not try to register online, since all participants must be approved by the Adult Leader of the Scout's Unit.

UNIT LEADERS: Contact Debi Geiger or Mike Anderson for the passcode to register Scouts.

NEW - 3% CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE:  Anyone who pays their fees online with a credit card (beginning January 1, 2022) will also pay the 3% processing fee. Choose the Mail-in Payment Option (it looks like an envelope) to avoid these fees.

NEW - .5% (1/2%) E-CHECK PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE: The e-check option has been reactivated, and now has a .5% (1/2%) processing fee.  Choose the Mail-in Payment Option (looks like an envelope) to avoid these fees. 

MAIL-IN PAYMENT OPTION: The Mail-in Payment Options shuts off 15 days before the event, so make sure to complete your online registration before that date to avoid the above processing fees.  You can mail or bring a check to the council office (make payable to): Northeast Illinois Council B.S.A., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL  60061, or NEIC Units can have an authorized user approve payment from their Scout Store Account. It is their responsibility to ensure there is enough in the account.  Send detailed information for either payment type.  Contact Debi Geiger if you have questions.