NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
NYLT transforms the lives of the youth who attend, turning Leaders of others into dynamic Leaders of Leaders, creating the Leaders of tomorrow that today so desperately demands.
How does NYLT work?
NYLT is an intensive course where youth teach youth leadership lessons and skills of leadership covering 14 core modules.
It is a training course that models the ideal unit where each day is a week in the life of a unit. Youth see youth modeling the leadership tools they are teaching, and the participants get to practice and hone the skills they are learning.
Who Can Attend?
Registered Scouts who have attained First Class rank and are either 13 years old by July 9th or have finished 8th grade by the first day of course, have mastered First Class camping skills, and are ready to be away from home for a week and engage with the course.
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What Will I Do?
NYLT is broken into 14 core modules that cover skills like team development, communication, problem solving, and more. Each module includes hands-on practice, seminars, and small-group projects.
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What Does It Cost?
NYLT is a six-day, four-night course spanning two weekends and including food, apparel, materials, and more. The regular cost is $200, but increases to $225 after May 1st, 2026.
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2026 Fall NYLT Course
WHAT: National Youth Leadership Training
WHEN: (both weekends must be attended to earn completion of the course)
- Weekend 1: Thursday, October 15th – Sunday, October 18th, 2026 (MEA Weekend)
- Weekend 2: Saturday, October 24th – Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Course Leadership:
- Course Director: Mark Mowry (Hiawatha District)
- Scoutmaster: Andy Neuvirth (Troop 80 – Rochester)
- Course Coordinator: Ronda Marshall (Troop 82 – Rochester)