The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a leadership training program for boy leaders developed by the Boy Scouts of America.  It consists of a seven-day outdoor practical phase and an application phase.  During the practical phase, the Scout is trained in team building and leadership in the outdoor experience, which calls on him to use all of his scouting skills.  During the application phase, the Scout applies the skills he learns during the practical phase in his home troop with the assistance of his Scoutmaster.  His Scoutmaster and the presentation of the conference neckerchief determine successful completion.  A staff of volunteer Scouts and Scouters from the Great Trails Council conducts the course.  NYLT is not another summer camp, but an intense, challenging, leadership experience.  All scouts and their parents must sign a pledge to follow the Scout Oath and Law.  Any Scout that dishonors this pledge will be sent home immediately.

What does NYLT do?
         The purpose of NYLT is to support the Scout’s troop program. 
         The course will:

• Give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program.

• Give participants a basic knowledge of eleven leadership skills and how to apply them in their troop.

• Provide an opportunity to experience Scouting at its best.

• Allow participants to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops.

• Give participants a “Leadership Toolkit” to aid them in applying their newly acquired skills back in the Troop.

• Enhance the relationship between the participant and his Scoutmaster.

• BE FUN!

Who is eligible to attend?
         To be eligible to attend a Scout must:

• Be a First Class Scout before the course begins.

• Be at least 13 years of age before the course begins.

• Currently hold a leadership position in the troop or have the potential and desire to serve in a leadership position.

• Have the approval of his Scoutmaster to attend the course.

We’ve never sent anyone before… Why should we now?

Sending Scouts to NYLT helps them develop their leadership potential. This results in a smoother running unit. As a result the adults will be able to spend more of their time doing those things they should be doing with the Troop. If your Troop is committed to having a true Boy led Troop, your youth leaders need the skills presented in this course.

Isn’t the Troop or Scoutmaster training enough?

No. Troop and Scoutmaster training sessions were designed to be shorter and introduce the Youth Leader to his new leadership role. NYLT builds on and enhances the skills and ideas introduced in the other sessions. NYLT does not replace the training done by the Scoutmaster, it is to provide additional leadership skills and enhances the Youth Leader’s relationship with his Scoutmaster.

What does a Scout need?
         Participants are required to have:

• A complete Class A uniform (Scout Shorts, Scout belt, Scout socks, Scout shirt with all insignia properly sewn on, Troop neckerchief, Scout ball cap (optional)

• A thorough knowledge of the Scouting skills required from Tenderfoot to First Class ranks

• A completed Great Trails Council Class 3 medical form

• Scouts accepted will receive a personal equipment list with their acceptance letter

Which Scouts do we send?

Send the Scouts who are now in leadership positions or soon will be. They are the ones that can put these leadership skills to work for the benefit of your unit and themselves now.

How much does NYLT cost?
        The cost for NYLT is $225.00 for the week

• This includes

  • Food

  • Patrol camping equipment

  • Training materials

  • $25.00 non-refundable deposit

• Pictures will be taken and available at additional cost. (approximately $10.00)

• Many troops provide their participants a full or partial scholarship to attend.  They feel the investment into a Scout’s leadership skills is an investment into improving their troop’s program.

How do I register my Junior Leader?

Download and complete the registration form and mail it to the Council Service Center with a $25.00 non-refundable deposit or the entire registration fee for each Scout you intend to send.

What is the deadline?

·  Space is limited.  There are only 36 spots available.  Only 3 scouts from a troop will be accepted to the conference.  Additional Scouts from the same unit will be placed on a waiting list (“Alternate”).  This is in an attempt to provide equal opportunity for all units interested.

·  Space will be reevaluated 30 days prior to the conference.  If space is available, Scouts placed on the waiting list will be accepted to the conference.

·  Applications and deposit must be received at the Council Service Center no later than May 15, 2008.  Applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list. Scouts who have been accepted will receive notification by mail.  Fees for Scouts not accepted for the 2008 course will be refunded.

TO REGISTER FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COURSE
COMPLETE AND RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PERSONAL RESOURCE QUESTIONNAIRE TO:

A $25.00 Deposit must accompany your registration.