NYLT is a week-long outdoor leadership training program for youth leaders developed by Scouting America and conducted by councils around the country. A highly trained youth staff under the supervision of adult advisors set the example in modeling the core learning and leadership messages of the National NYLT syllabus.

The course focuses on teaching advanced leadership skills through the patrol method. The participants will be challenged to accomplish activities and projects using the leadership skills taught in the course. Participants will experience the simulation of a month in the life of a Scouting unit, complete with meetings, activities, and planning for the big monthly outing.

For a complete description of the course and detailed information about what to expect, please visit Nevada Area Council NYLT 2026

Who can/should go to NYLT?

Scouts must be 13 years of age and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program registration. They should be ranked a First Class Scout or higher and have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.

Venturers, Sea Scouts, or Explorers must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They should have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships.

OA Lodges are encouraged to send teams of their upcoming leaders to the course.

Application acceptance dependent upon approval from Unit Leader.

Unit leaders or parents with questions can email the course director Malia O'Brien at malialani18@outlook.com