San Diego - Imperial Council
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
June 21-27, 2009 and June 22-27, 2009

What is NYLT? - Click here for an NYLT application!

The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a six-day outdoor experience for youth in support of the Scoutmaster's responsibility for the training of troop leaders. The Council Training Committee conducts the training using a Boy Scouts of America approved curriculum, The 2009 NYLT uses a syllabus that incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital, and meaningful training for today's Scouts.

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.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he 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.

To better understand NYLT, please review “The Youth Leadership Training Continuum: A Guide for Scout Leaders and Parents”.

What Is Its Purpose?

Scouting recognizes that Scoutmasters have the responsibility of training their youth leaders. The purpose of this training conference is not to assume that role, but to support the Scoutmasters in their responsibility. The objectives of the conference are:

• To enhance the relationship between each participant and his Scoutmaster.
• To give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program.
• To give participants a basic knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership, and help them relate these skills to their troop responsibilities.
• To give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops, and learn the importance of team development.
• To create an atmosphere where Scouts will experience Scouting at its best.
• To have fun!

Is the Home Scoutmaster Involved?

The conference is intended to strengthen the relationship between the youth leader and the Scoutmaster. There will be a pre-conference meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, 7-9PM, that will include the Scoutmaster and parents. During the course, the NYLT participants will develop goals that will enable them to utilize the
leadership skills they've learned in their home troop. On the final day of the course, the Scoutmaster is again invited to the closing ceremony to encourage transfer of the new leadership skills to the home troop. Troops are encouraged to support their youth leaders in attending this course through selection, encouragement and
financial support.

Who May Attend?

Each conference participant must be First Class rank or higher, and 13 years of age or completed the seventh grade by the start of the course. He should also be filling, or likely to assume, a leadership position in his home troop. Finally, he should have previously and successfully completed a long term camping experience.
Participants will be forming patrols with Scouts from other troops in the Council so adult leaders should select Scouts ready for this challenge.

What's the Date?

The 2009 NYLT will be held Sunday, June 21 – Friday, June 26, 2009 and Monday, June 22 – Saturday, June 27, 2009. Participants should plan to arrive opening day by 8:30 AM, and depart by 4:30 PM on your final day.

What's the Location?

The 2009 course will be held at Mataguay Scout Ranch.

What's the Cost?

The cost for the conference is $230.00 if paid by May 8, 2009. This includes food, camping equipment (except tents), t-shirt, patch, and training materials. A deposit of $50.00 per Scout must accompany the reservation application. The balance of $180.00 is due no later than May 8, 2009. After May 8, 2009, the cost increases to $250.00.

Is Any Special Equipment Needed?

Additional information with an equipment list will be sent to each participant prior to the course. Scouts participating in an active troop outdoor program will have the necessary equipment already on hand. Scouts will be required to wear their full and complete uniforms during NYLT. A course t-shirt will be provided as part of the activity uniform.

How do I Make Reservations? - Click here for an NYLT application!

Reservations can be made by completing the application form and returning it with the required deposit. The number of participants for NYLT is limited to 48 in each Course. Note: The Conference is expected to be full. Get your reservations in early. Applications are accepted on a 1st come, 1st served basis. No more than 12 participants will be accepted from a single troop to attend this year to provide opportunities widely across the Council. More than 8 participants from one troop may be split across both Courses. If course openings remain after May 8, 2009, interested troops can send additional participants.

We will accept applications (with a $50.00 deposit) for “John Doe” – scout to be named later participants. A complete application for these spots needs to be filed by May 1, 2009. Course fee schedule applies as noted in the above section called What’s the Cost?

Where Can We Get More Information?

Additional information can be obtained from the San Diego - Imperial Council Service Center at (619) 298-6121 ext 236, or

Course Director Kevin Gellenbeck, 858-679-1929 (cell); Horse109@cox.net or

Course Director John Davies, 505-795-9973 (cell), 619-224-0636 (h); daviesjohn@att.net