Attend National Youth Leadership Training at Camp Michaels!

NYLT is a dynamic program that puts youth in leadership situations throughout the week. Participants will be challenged with obstacles, team building exercises, and hear from advanced NYLT youth about the principles of leading a team. Together, Scouts will work with other Scouts from around the council to form a team in their own patrol. They will meet new friends and learn the importance of being a team player by taking on several leadership roles. As a patrol, they will camp, cook, clean, and take on a number of exciting adventures as they go through the stages of development to perform as a group.  

NYLT is an outdoor camping and learning program. Participants will be camping in their own tents throughout the week. The days are full, so getting good rest is important. A cot and or good sleeping pad is recommended. Your contact person (Admin) for your course will provide a full list of equipment participants will need to bring.

If regular medication is needed throughout the week while attending NYLT, the NYLT Staff is prepared and able to accommodate your needs. All participants are required to complete parts A, B, and C of the Boy Scouts of America Health Form. Part C does require a physical and health professional certification. Please be sure to bring enough medication, in the proper quantities and in the original containers for the week. Additional health related forms, as well as any other forms will be provided by each course Admin.

Per BSA National Policy to attend NYLT:

• Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13 and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and attained First Class Rank.

• Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended (but not required) that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is assumed that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.