National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF NYLT?

The purpose of NYLT is to support the Unit Adult’s training of the youth leaders. The objectives of the course are to: 

• Provide a toolbox of leadership skills
• Relate these skills to leading in their unit
• Instill knowledge and confidence to run the unit program
• Enhance the relationship between the Scout and their unit
• Share ideas and experiences with other Scouts
• Experience Scouting at its best
• Have fun!

For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today’s Scouts.

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 TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. 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, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Consider signing up for one of the 2023 NYLT Traditional Family Fun Weekends!

Open to families of NYLT traditional participants, families can enjoy a weekend at Camp Hiawatha, in the heart of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Hiawatha National Forest region during prime tourist season. This opportunity includes 1 night of either tent, RV (no hook ups), or cabin accommodations (limited availability...first registered, first served), and continental breakfast on Sunday. An optional Camp Hiawatha tour will be offered, if interested.

Click here if you are interested in registering.