National Youth Leadership Training
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2024 NYLT Challenge (rev 6/28)
What is NYLT? National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 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.
How did NYLT get Started? For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts.
What do Participants Learn at NYLT? 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.
How Long is NYLT and Where does it take Place? NYLT is a six-day course at Mataguay Scout Ranch. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
What's after NYLT? Upon completion of the course participants will have the opportunity to put the skills they learned into practice. On day 6 each Scout will work staff members to outline a measurable plan as to how they will use NYLT to benefit their home units. This is called the NYLT Challenge.
Course Directors:
Brian Lund
Week 1: June 23rd - June 28th
Amy Tadlock
Week 2: June 30th - July 5th
Contact the NYLT Course Directors via email.
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