08/05/2026
Congratulations to these three Scouts for completing the 2026 National Youth Leadership (NYLT) course.
Check out our local Scouting units, Troop 29 - BSA, BSA Cub Scout Pack 29 Lexington
What is National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)?
NYLT centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. All while having fun, enjoying new experiences and making new friends.
This course is designed to model a month in the life of a youth-lead troop – three troop meetings (one each day for the first three days), all leading up to a big outdoor experience (an overnight outpost camp). The course uses the patrol method and presents a model troop, Patrol Leader Council and patrol meetings. Participants must be at least 13 years old, First Class [for ScoutsBSA] and have their Scoutmaster or Venture Crew Adviser approval. We strongly encourage participants to have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) or Crews (ILSC) at their units.
What are the skills being taught?
Communicating Well (Effective Communications)
Finding Your Vision (Team and Personal Vision)
Setting Your Goals
Preparing Your Plans
Forming Your Team
Problem Solving
Leading EDGE
Teaching EDGE
Resolving Conflicts
Making Ethical Decisions
Leading Yourself
Valuing People
