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National Youth Leadership Training

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting and powerful program designed to provide members of Scouts BSA with leadership skills and experience they can use to lead themselves and others throughout their lives. This week-long outdoor experience for Scouts who are 13 or older and are at least First Class; or a member of a Crew, Ship or Post; represents a month in the model life of a typical Scout unit.
 
New this year are that Course 1 and 5 will be run modeling the Scouts BSA linked troop model with a male troop and a female troop, lead by a same gender Scoutmaster and SPL. Learning will be conducted together, but troops will be separated for patrol activities and camping.
 

The NYLT course centers on the concepts of what a leader must BE, KNOW, and DO.The health and safety of everyone in our camps is our highest priority. We are actively planning for the best ways to administer camp to allow everyone a safe and fun experience. Some examples of additional measures include:

  • Addition of hand sanitizer dispensers throughout camp
  • Cleaning procedures for surfaces throughout camp.
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 relationship between the Scout and the unit
  • Share ideas and experiences with other Scouts
  • Experience Scouting at its best
  • Have fun!
WHAT WILL SCOUTS DO AT NYLT?

Every day is filled with activity. The concepts of what a leader must BE, must KNOW, and must DO are taught, demonstrated, and lived in the out of doors. Immediate use of new ideas is stressed in a fun atmosphere based on the principles of Scouting. Everything we do is applicable to unit leadership back home. Participants are taught by skilled Scout staff members and veteran adult leaders. The days are very full.

ABOUT ATTENDING NYLT

NYLT is a dynamic program that puts youth in leadership situations throughout the week. Participants will be challenged with obstacles, team building exercises, and hear from advanced NYLT youth about the principles of leading a team. Together, Scouts will work with other Scouts from around the council to form a team in their own patrol. They will meet new friends and learn the importance of being a team player by taking on several leadership roles. As a patrol, they will camp, cook, clean, and take on a number of exciting adventures as they go through the stages of development to perform as a group.

NYLT is an outdoor camping and learning program. Participants will be camping in A-frame tents throughout the week, therefore, all participants are required to bring a folding cot to sleep on. The days are full, so getting good rest is important. There are a number of required and suggested equipment items to bring to NYLT. To view the full Equipment List, click here.

If regular medication is needed throughout the week while attending NYLT, the NYLT Staff is prepared and able to accommodate your needs. All participants are required to complete parts A, B, and C of the Boy Scouts of America Health Form. Part C does require a physical and health professional certification. Please be sure to bring enough medication, in the proper quantities and in the original containers for the week. Additional health related forms are available at the bottom of this page for instructions, immunization requirements, and more. Click here to view the BSA Health Form.

Participant Requirements

If you are attending as a Scouts BSA youth, you must:

  • Be a registered member of a Scout Troop for a period of 6 months prior to the start of the course
  • Have earned your 1st Class Rank by the start of the course.
  • Be 13 years of age by the first day of the course and have not yet reached your 18th birthday by the last day of the course.
  • Have your Scoutmaster’s approval signature, questions initialed and your Parent/Guardian’s approval.
  • Be capable of functioning safely and being self reliant in an outdoor environment
  • Have completed ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops)
  • Have parts A and B of the BSA Medical Form submitted with your application, and have part C submitted to the Course Director no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the course

If you are attending as a Venturer, you must:

  • Be registered with a Venture crew for a period of 6 months prior to the start of the course.
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code. You must also be able to demonstrate that you can repeat from memory, the Scout Oath.
  • Be 14 years of age by the first day of the course and have not yet reached your 21st birthday by the last day of the course.
  • Have your Crew Advisor’s approval signature and questions initialed.
  • Be capable of functioning safely and being self reliant in an outdoor living environment.
  • Have completed Crew Officer Orientation and ILSC (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews)
  • Have parts A and B of the BSA Medical Form submitted with your application, and have part C submitted to the Course Director no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the course

Important Note 

A maximum of 5 Scouts from the same unit may attend the same NYLT course.  In the case when a Scout is dual registered (in both a Scout Troop and in a Venture Crew), the primary registration will be considered.

Training Staff Wanted

Each year, the Rio Grande Council gathers up to 50 young men and women to staff our premier NYLT camp at Camp Perry Scout Reservation.

  • Applicants must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America or be willing to register.
  • All applicants must be at least 14 years of age by March 1, 2022.
  • Applicants must have successfully completed Counselor in Training.
  • Applicant must exemplify the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.
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THANK YOU!

To all those who joined us this summer camp season, thank you so much for supporting the Rio Grande Council.  We enjoyed seeing you again and hope that your time at Camp Perry was well worth the wait.