National Youth Leadership Training

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training is the newest and most advanced training program in Scouting today. It is designed to provide the best in Leadership Training for young scout leaders and leaders to be. The new name reflects the evolution of the program in a way that expresses the value of the content and is more readily accepted by today’s youth.

What is National Youth Leadership Training?

National Youth Leadership Training is a six day experience conducted by the Great Smoky Mountain Council. It is designed to provide each Scout with a meaningful experience in Scouting. The program will enhance every participant’s knowledge and create a deeper understanding of his role and responsibilities as a leader, teacher, and role model in both his troop and his life. NYLT includes useful management and planning training, instruction on how to be an effective communicator, and guidelines for making ethical decisions that affect the leader and those around him. Sometimes referred to as “Wood Badge for Youth”, NYLT corresponds with the learning principles taught in the new 21st Century Wood Badge course, so that youth and adult leaders will be speaking the same leadership language. In sum, NYLT is a comprehensive program designed to equip scouts with everything they will need to become a successful leader.

NYLT Course Overview

Through in-depth activities, events, training, and adventures, National Youth Leadership Training participants will work and train together as they both learn and practice the skills of the NYLT program.

Course participants will experience:

• A simulated month of troop and PLC meetings where the scouts will plan all aspects of an upcoming outing that they will embark upon at the end of the week.
• Dozens of team building games and exercises.
• The responsibility of leadership as each participant takes charge in a troop leadership position during the week.
• Training sessions conducted by the best teachers and volunteers Camp Buck Toms and the council at large has to offer

NYLT Course Objectives

• Give participants the confidence and knowledge to operate as a youth-run troop
• Provide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development and how those elements relate to being a leader
• Train participants in all aspects of effective leadership, ranging from teaching skills to conflict resolution
• Guide the participants through the stages of team development
• Create an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law
• Experience Scouting at its finest.

When is the NYLT scheduled?

June 1-7, 2008

How to register to attend NYLT

Please complete the application form and submit it with a $ 80.00 deposit to the Scout Service Center. Applications will be reviewed and a complete packet of information will be mailed to each participant.

Age and rank requirements

• 13 years of age by June 1st, 2008.
• Be at least the rank of First Class
• Currently or soon to be a Troop Leader
• Obtain Scoutmaster’s recommendation and Parents approval on the Participant’s Application Form.
• Provide a copy of BSA Personal Health and Medical Record – Class 1 and 2

How much does NYLT cost?

The course cost is $160.00 and includes all materials, t-shirt, hat, food and program for week. Registration is limited to the first 48 participants, 24 minimum to conduct course. All registration materials must be received by May 28, 2008.

In addition, anyone planning on attending NYLT will also receive 50% off the cost of their Summer Camp Fees for 2008, if camp fees are paid by May 1, 2008.

Fee Assistance is available. Please contact Hoss Lizza or Murphy Monceaux for more details.

Click [here] to download the NYLT information flyer.

Click [here] to download the NYLT Application Form

For more information contact Murphy Monceaux, NYLT Course Director at: (865) 388-7813 cell or via email at scoutmurf@yahoo.com.

Questions? Comments?

Contact Information

Hoss Lizza — Council Program Director
Phone: (865) 588-6514 ex. 23
E-Mail: clizza at bsmail dot org

Website: www.campbucktoms.org