National Youth Leadership Training is a six-day course, to be held June 15 – June 20, 2014, at Camp John J. Barnhardt. The course will stress how training and good leadership is critical to the success for Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews. This course is designed specifically for your rising Troop/Crew officers and Scouts/Venturers who might serve in those positions in the coming years.

To become an NYLT trained leader, a Boy Scout must be at least a First Class Scout, 13-17 years old and must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. A Venturer must be 14-20 years old and must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews. The Council Training Team is available to assist unit leaders with implementing these sessions. NYLT will be combined with the latest technology and low-impact backpacking; therefore, it is important that the Scout/Venturer be proficient in hiking, camping and cooking. All Scouts/Venturers must have approval from their Scoutmasters/Crew Advisors to be considered for this course.

The Troops/Crews of participants will benefit from sending youth to NYLT in two significant ways: Participants will learn how to teach outdoor skills to other Scouts/Venturers and will develop confidence in their abilities to lead their troops and crews by using leadership skills that they will learn and practice during the course.

All participants will be required to wear the complete, official Boy Scout or Venturing uniform during the course.

This Course is limited to 48 participants.

Initial registration is open on a first-come/first-served basis allowing a maximum of two youth from each Troop/Crew. Registration will not be accepted without a $50.00 non-refundable deposit for each candidate and Scoutmaster/Advisor approval. Total course cost is $150.00.

Participants listed on the registration form must meet all prerequisites in order to be considered registered. After April 15, 2014, registration will be open to participants who meet all prerequisites on a first-come/first-served basis. The balance of the course fee is due by May 15, 2014 and the deposit may be transferred to another youth from the same unit up until that time. Should you register a Scout and for unforeseen circumstances, they are unable to make the course, you may fill their spot with another qualified Scout as you have paid for that registration. With this being said, your ability to register in a timely manner is paramount!

A Class A, B & C medical evaluation (requiring physician’s signature) will be required from all participants. The medical form, as well as other pre-course materials must be turned in no later than May 22, 2014. Forms should be sent to NYLT; PO Box 870; Monroe, NC 28111 prior to May 22 or delivered in person at the pre-course participant meeting on June 7, 2014.

On the last day of the course (June 20, 2014), Scoutmasters/Crew Advisors and parents will be invited to a graduation ceremony and celebration to honor the NYLT participants, and see examples of their newly learned leadership skills. With your help, NYLT can make a positive difference in the lives of the participants and their home Troops/Crews.

There will also be a pre-course participant orientation meeting Saturday, June 7, 2014, 8am – noon.

Remember the course is limited to the first 48 registered Scouts/Venturers, so get you application in early.

If you have any question please contact Mike.