2026 Summer
National Youth Leadership Training
Far East Council

Dates: June 20 - 25, 2026
Location: Tama Hills Recreation Center, Tokyo, Japan

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What is NYLT?

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide senior Scouts with advanced leadership training, skills and experience that they can use in their home troops, crews and ships, as well as any situation demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT is the Council's premiere leadership experience for Youth. NYLT provides the opportunity for current and future Youth leaders to learn and practice advanced leadership skills.

How is NYLT Delivered?

• Through a six-day, hands-on leadership course in an outdoor setting.
• Through a tested and proven, nationally developed, activity filled curriculum.
• Led and presented by trained, experienced Youth dedicated to advancing the leadership knowledge and skills of their fellow Youth.

Who May Attend NYLT?

To attend NYLT, a Scout must meet the following qualifications by course start:

• A registered member of a Scouting unit
• Scouts BSA members must be at least 13 years old, but not more than 17, and at least First Class Rank (no waivers are permitted)
• Venturers and Sea Scouts must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, but not more than 20 years old (no waivers)
• NYLT is not an outdoor skills course – however, basic camping and outdoor cooking experience is helpful (at least one year’s experience recommended)
• Have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Crews or Ships
• Have received her/his unit leader’s recommendation.
• Completed Youth Protection Training in current year if 18 or older.
• A current BSA Health History and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C

For questions and/or to help deserving Youth attend NYLT by contributing to the Far East Council Campership Fund, please contact the Course Director at nylt@fareastcouncil.org

This event requires special access. If you are not DOD, we will need to submit your information through a Gate List. Access is not guaranteed. Please fill out registration completely and respond promptly to any emails concerning the Gate List access as we may need additional information.

• Third Country Nationals (TCN), please submit your registration by May 20, 2026.
• Staff, please submit your registration by June 1, 2026.
• All other Passports, please submit your registration by June 5, 2026.

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