WHY - NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Leadership Excellence!

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a premier youth leadership training course for Scouts and Venturers. NYLT offers exciting, action-based program designed to provide youth members of the BSA 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 a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. These learning objectives are integrated with those of Wood Badge, so troops that send Scouts to NYLT and adults to Wood Badge will find they work better together because they’ve learned similar concepts and leadership skills.

ABOUT THE NYLT COURSE

NYLT is an exciting 6-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life! Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

NYLT COURSE DATE

June 16th-21st – to graduate, scouts must attend the entire duration.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Scouts who have completed their unit’s introduction to leadership course, have been practicing these skills, and are ready for the next level of training should attend NYLT once they meet all Eligibility Requirements.

NYLT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Scouts must:

Must be a registered member of a scouting unit

Complete their home Unit’s Introduction to Leadership Skills course*

Receive approval from your Scoutmaster or Unit leader

Be at least 13 years of age by course start date and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program registration.

Earn First Class rank, if registered in a Troop

Have current BSA Health Form (Parts A, B, and C)

Be comfortable camping and cooking outdoors

Commit to attending the entire six-day course

* Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), Crews (ILSC), and Ships (ILSS) should be offered through a Scout’s home unit. Ask your Unit Leader how you can participate in this course.

WHAT NYLT IS (AND IS NOT)

NYLT is not like summer camp and is not designed for rank advancement or earning merit badges.  NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program.  It is essential that NYLT participants be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to handle the demands of this advanced training. To get the most benefit from this unique experience, participants must exhibit emotional maturity, a positive attitude, proficiency in basic camping and outdoor cooking, and have an ambition to serve in leadership roles.

Behavior at NYLT: Participants agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the Scout Oath and Law.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR 2025?

The fee of $XXX covers the cost of food, facility, program supplies, insurance, patch, cap, training materials, and one (1) course T-shirt (Additional T-shirts may be ordered during registration as well as Sweatshirts). Personal camping gear and materials are to be supplied by each Scout. Only bring what you can carry.

REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

Completed Code of Conduct form and Consent Form. These will be in the attachments on the registration page. They will need to be uploaded at the time of registration. Also, Dietary restrictions are needed to complete the menu needs for course.

QUESTIONS?

For information about specific courses, contact the Course Director. General inquiries about the NYLT program may be directed to thedavidholt@gmail.com 

NYLT Resources:

NYLT General Packing List