NYLT is - an intense challenging weeklong outdoor training course designed to develop Unit Youth Leaders ages 13 to 18 years old in Troops, Crews, and Posts. The course focuses on What a Leader must BE, what a Leader must KNOW, and what a Leader must DO.

Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors:  NYLT teaches Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers leadership skills and challenges them to think about what it means to be a leader. Participants are placed into patrols where they will work together by using their skills of camping, fire building, cooking, as well as participating in leadership building activities and presentations.

BADEN POWELL'S VISION OF SCOUTING
was centered on the patrol method and youth leadership. Having well-trained youth leadership within the Troop, Post, or Crew is an important part of providing a good experience for everyone involved. The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program provides your youth leaders with valuable leadership training and experience.

TAKE HOME BENEFITS FROM NYLT INCLUDE:
- experience of a youth led training course.
- skills of visualizing success, setting goals to accomplish vision, developing a plan to get there.
- learning to lead others, communicate, develop a patrol, apply a leadership style.
- experience in problem solving, making ethical decisions, valuing people, and teaching skills.

REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND
- minimum age Scouts BSA is 13 by July 1st.
- minimum age Venture, Explorer, and Sea Scouts is 14 or 13 and completed 8th grade
- currently or potentially serving in a troop or crew leadership position
- minimum rank of First Class, or registered Venture or Sea Scout
- be a registered member of a Scouting Unit
- completed medical form Parts A, B, C - attached
- have a unit leader recommendation.

COST
Cost - $300 for everyone - registration and payment must be received by June 15, 2026 so food, supplies, and program materials may be ordered.
 

WHAT TO BRING:
- Current BSA medical form Parts A, B and C with family insurance card
- Medications
- Class A uniform (no neckerchief or slide)
- Boots for hiking
- Sleeping bag/gear
- 1 or 2 person tent
- Overnight backpack
- Sunscreen
- Rain gear
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- Insect repellant
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Folding Chair with your name on it suggested

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