National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for Councils to provide youth scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW. The skills come alive during the week as the team goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Who should attend? It is encouraged that everyone registered in a troop, crew, ship or team should attend. This course is open to male and female scouts. 

Attendance Qualifications

1. Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Participate in all sessions of the course, ALL WEEK.
3. Have not previously completed NYLT.
4. Have Unit Leader and Unit Committee approval.
5. Have completed the First Class Rank and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.
6. Age requirements: 13 and/or completed 8th grade by July 30, 2023
7. Attend the mandatory Pre-Course Orientation (July 8 1:00 at the council office in Springfield.)
8. Successfully complete all paperwork, including an Annual BSA Health and Medical Record (Parts A, B & C).

Check with your unit or your chartered organization for financial assistance. If they see the value in this training for the unit and ultimately the health in your unit, they may assist you. If you still need some financial assistance, camperships may be available. Please fill out the Council Campership application and turn it in by 4:30pm on Friday June 2nd, 2023.