National Youth Leadership Training

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National Youth Leadership Training

Created: 2003 Level: Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts

NYLT trained strip is worn underneath the position of responsibility patch by youth who have completed NYLT training.
(SKU: 622630)

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, crews, and ships and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Completing this course also allows youth to wear the NYLT-trained patch under a position of responsibility patch, instead of the Trained patch, while serving in a non-adult position of responsibility.

Overview

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.

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.

NYLT is a six-day course. 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.

Qualifications

In order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:

• Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
• Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
• Boy Scouts must be 13 years of age and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program registration. They must be a First Class Scout and have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.
• On February 1, 2019, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed the eighth grade. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Male members of Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
• Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.
• Have a unit leader recommendation.

See also

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Emblem is worn on the right pocket of the uniform
(SKU: 10003)

Scouts BSA ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility

• Star rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
• Life rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
• Eagle Scout rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..."
• See also: National Youth Leadership Training‎ (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.

References

• 48 BSA Monthly Scouts BSA Program Features for Troops and Crews
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops  •  Program Feature Meeting Plans  •  Campfire Program Planner  •  Troop Resource Survey  •  Troop Committee Guidebook
• Senior Patrol Leader Handbook  •  Patrol Leader Handbook  •  Troop Leader Guidebook: Vol. 1 - Vol. 2  •  BSA Nameplates  •  Outdoor Ethics Guide Handbook  •  Den Chief Handbook

Related training

Advanced training

Youth (including Venturers and Sea Scouts under 21 years old)

• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - For Scouts BSA
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) - For Venturers
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships (ILSS) - For Sea Scouts
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
• National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) - For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
• NYLT Leadership Academy - For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
• Kodiak Challenge - For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
• Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership Training (SEAL) - For Sea Scouts
• Lodge Leadership Development - Order of the Arrow - For Arrowmen
• National Leadership Seminar - Order of the Arrow - For Arrowmen

Adults

• Wood Badge - For Scouters, as well as for Venturers and Sea Scouts age 18 to 20 years old
• Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training - For adult Sea Scouting leaders
• Seabadge Advanced Leadership Training - For adult Sea Scouting leaders, but other Scouters may attend
• Philmont Leadership Challenge (PLC) - For Scouters
• Developing Youth Leadership Conference - Order of the Arrow - For lodge advisors

External links

• National Youth Leadership Training — Scouting.org
• NYLT trained strip (SKU: 622630) — ScoutShop.org
• NYLT Emblem (SKU: 10003) — ScoutShop.org

Troop Positions of Responsibility
(Youth Positions)

Senior Patrol Leader  Asst.(s)	Quartermaster	Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)	Order of the Arrow Rep.
Patrol Leader(s),  Venture Patrol Leader,  Asst.(s)	Historian	Instructor(s) & Troop Guide(s) & Outdoor Ethics Guide	Chaplain Aide
Scribe & Webmaster	Librarian	Den Chief(s)	Bugler & Musician
Adult Leaders: Scoutmaster • Troop Committee Chair • Assistant Scoutmaster(s) • Troop Committee Members

Crew Positions of Responsibility and Adult Advisers

Crew Officers:	President • Vice President - Administration • Vice President - Program • Secretary • Treasurer
Special crew officers:	Crew Guide • Quartermaster • Historian
Other crew officers:	Musician • Den Chief
Advisers:	Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Crew Committee Secretary • Crew Committee Treasurer

Ship Petty Officers and Officers
Youth and Adult Positions of Responsibility

Petty Officers:	Boatswain • Boatswain's Mate • Crew Leader • Assistant Crew Leader
Administrative petty officers:	Yeoman • Purser • Storekeeper
Other petty officers:	Specialist • Media Specialist • Activity Chairs • Bugler
Officers:	Skipper • Mate • Ship Committee Secretary • Ship Committee Treasurer