2012 MCBSA NYLT CONFERENCE
Course Location
  • Quail Hill Scout Reservation
    Manalapan, NJ
Course Dates
  • Thur 1/26/2012 Kickoff Meeting
  • 5/15/2012 Standard Registration deadline
  • Thur 5/31/2012 Course Meeting #1
  • 6/15/2012 Late Registration CLOSED
  • Sun., 06/264/2012, 10:00(10a) thru
    Sat., 07/02/2011, 12:00    (12p) COURSE

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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 and Venturer in team building and leadership in an outdoor experience.  Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors are encouraged to provide opportunities within the unit for application and use of leadership training learned at the conference so that the youth applies the skills he learned during the conference.  The course is conducted by a staff of volunteer Scouts and Venturers and adult advisors  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 programs of their troop or crew. 
2.  To give participants a working knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership and help them relate these skills to their responsibilities in their troop or crew. 
3.  To give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences and build new friendships with Scouts from other troops  and Venturers from other crews.
4.  To create an atmosphere where Scouts and Venturers will experience Scouting and Venturing at its best. 
5.  To enhance the relationship between the participant and their adult leaders and advisors.
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 programs of the Scout's troop and the Venturer's crew.  The course will:
  • Give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop and crew program;
  • Give participants a basic knowledge of eleven leadership skills and how to apply them in their unit;
  • Provide an opportunity to experience Scouting and Venturing at its best; 
  • Allow participants to share ideas and experiences and build new friendships with Scouts from other troops and Venturers from othe crews.
  • Enhance the relationship between the participant their adult leaders and mentors; and
  • Be FUN!
Prerequisites  

To be eligible to attend a youth must:
  • Be at least 13 years old by December 31, 2011;
  • Scouts:  
    • Be a First Class Scout before the start of the course;
    • Have at least one long-term (week long) camping experience
    • It is Recomended to have taken the Troop Junior Leader Training workshop
  • Venturers:
    • Completed either the Crew Officer Training or the Venturing Leadership Slills Course
    • Camping experience is recomended since the course is conducted in an outdoor camping setting
  • Currently hold or intend to hold a leadership position in the troop or crew and have the potential and desire to serve as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, President or Vice President; 
  • Be recommended by his/her Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor to attend the 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 and Crews provide full or partial scholarships for NYLT.  See your Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor or unit committee for details.

How does a youth apply?

    Applicationswill be sent to all Scoutmasters and Venture Advisors.  They will also be distributed at your District Roundtables.  To apply complete both sides of the application and give it to your Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor.  They are responsible for sending it to the Council Service Center together with the registration fee.


What is the deadline

    Deadline is May 15, 2012 for early registration, June 15 is the last day registrations will be accepted.

    Medical Forms must be submitted to the Monmouth Council Service Center, attention NYLT by June 15, 2012. Please send a copy of the form and keep the original. It might be the same form you use for summer camp, NYLT and a high adventure trip, but the Service Center WILL NOT make copies and distribute. You must send separate forms.

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