2008 MCBSA NYLT COURSE
Course Location
  • Quail Hill Scout Reservation
    Manalapan, NJ
Course Date
  • Pre Course meeting 05/28/2008
  • Sat, 06/28/2008 thru
    Fri., 07/04/2008

NYLT 2008 Forms

Staff Information
     "National Youth Leader Training is a week long leadership training program for boy leaders developed by the Boy Scouts of America and offered by the Scout Council.  The week long conference is designed to train the Scout in team building and leadership in an outdoor experience which calls on the use of Scouting skills.  Scoutmasters are encouraged to provide opportunities within the unit for application and use of leadership training learned at the conference so that the Scout applies the skills he learned during the conference."  The course is conducted by a staff of volunteer Scouts and Scouters selected by the Training Committee of the Monmouth Council. NYLT is not another summer camp, but an intense, challenging, leadership experience. 

What are the Conference Objectives 1.  To give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program. 
2.  To give participants a working knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership and help them relate these skills to their troop responsibilities. 
3.  To give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops 
4.  To create an atmosphere where Scouts will experience Scouting at its best. 
5.  To enhance the relationship between the participant and his Scoutmaster 
6.  To have fun.
We must always remember that the training of leaders is the responsibility of the scoutmaster.  This conference is designed to support, not replace, the Scoutmaster's role in the training process.  Each scout who attends will do so as a representative of his home troop and will wear the uniform and insignia of his home troop.
The purpose of NYLT is to support the Scout's troop program. The course will:
  • Give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program;
  • Give participants a basic knowledge of eleven leadership skills and how to apply them in their troop;
  • Provide an opportunity to experience Scouting at its best; 
  • Allow participants to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops; 
  • Enhance the relationship between the participant and his Scoutmaster; and
  • Be FUN!
prereq  

To be eligible to attend a Scout must:
  • Be a First Class Scout before the start of the course; 
  • Be at least 13 years old by December 31, 2007; 
  • Currently hold a leadership position in the troop and have the potential and desire to serve as Senior Patrol Leader or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; 
  • Be recommended by his Scoutmaster to attend the course; and 
  • Should have completed a troop or district Junior Leader Orientation workshop prior to beginning of course.
These prerequisites are set by the National Council and may not be waived. Experience has shown that Scouts who are not at least 13 years of age generally lack the maturity necessary to complete the NYLT course.
COST  

What is the cost for NYLT?

    For cost download the MCBSA NYLT Application for details. The cost will include food, patrol camping equipment and training materials, T-shirt, mug and other typically "extra" items is also built into the course fee.  Many Troops provide full or partial scholarships for NYLT. See your Scoutmaster or troop committee for details.
How Does a Scout Apply?
    Applications will be sent to all Scoutmasters and Venture Advisors. They will also be distributed at your District Roundtable. To apply complete both sides of the application and give it to your Scoutmaster. Your Scoutmaster is responsible for sending it to the Council Service Center together with the registration fee.

    Application can also be downloaded here.

What Is the Deadline?
    Space at NYLT is limited this year we have 48 spots . Fees for Scouts not accepted for the current year course will be refunded. Deadline is May 14, 2008 for early registration, June 14 is the last day registrations will be accepted.
For more information:
    Contact Mr. Phil Crichton ,
    2008 Course Director

    or call Council Office at (732) 536-2347

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