What is NYLT?

The purpose of NYLT is to provide training to youth members of Scouts BSA troops, Sea Scout ships and Venturing crews to be the best leaders in their home unit.

Who may attend NYLT?

A registered Scouts BSA:

• 13 years of age but not older than 18 years of age.
• Scouts must have obtained First Class rank and completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops at their home unit.
• Highly recommended to have 1 year of outdoor and summer camping experience.

or

Program eligible youth Venturers and Sea Scouts:

• 14 years of age but no older than 21 years of age.
• Completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships at their home unit.
• Highly recommended to have 1 year of camping experience. Highly recommended to have 1 year of outdoor camping experience.

When? There are three choices to attend:

1. June 23 through June 29, 2024.
2. August 4, 2023 through August 10, 2024.
3. November 8-10 AND November 15-17, 2024. Scouts MUST attend both sessions to be credited with completing the course. 

Where?
All courses will be conducted at:
Winnebago Scout Reservation
102 Timberbrook Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Scouts will not be dismissed early unless traveling to camp or for a medical/family emergency.

Along with the registration your Scout will receive 2 free t-shirts if registered in either of the Summer sessions or a free hoodie if registered for the Fall session. If you'd like to purchase additional items for your Scout please visit the trading post link here NYLT Trading Post

There is a required pre-course conference for parents/guardians, scoutmasters, venturing advisors, skippers and participants.

Pre-course conference date for the June course will be:
June 2, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Patriots' Path Council Service Center
1 Saddle Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Pre-course conference date for the August course will be:
July 7, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Patriots' Path Council Service Center
1 Saddle Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Pre-course conference date for the November course will be:
October 13, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Patriots' Path Council Service Center
1 Saddle Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

PLEASE NOTE: If your Scout is attending the November course, you should plan to attend the November Pre Course Conference as there will be DIFFERENT information presented than for the June and August courses.

For more information contact:

Marc Maratea, NYLT Staff Advisor         or       Keith Hawkins, NYLT Course Coordinator
Phone: (973) 765-9322 ext. 240                       Phone: (973) 476-5950
Email: Marc.Maratea@scouting.org               Email: cdnylt@ppcnylt.org