National Youth Leadership Training

NYLT 2024

July 13 to July 19, 2024

Camp Freedom

Muhnsiedlung, Germany

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

The NYLT course 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.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. It is available to both male and female Scout BSA Troops and Venturing Crews.  Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Participants: Arrive at Camp Freedom site by 12pm (noon) Central European time |  13 July 2024 / Depart after 12pm Central European time | 19 July 2024
Staff:  Arrive at Camp Freedom by 12pm (noon) Central European time for staff development training | 9 July 2024 / Depart after 12pm Central European time | 19 July 2024

Participant fees: $300. ($325 after June 1st)

Staff fees: $325

Download the 2024 Course Brochure

Camperships are available to support those with a financial need to be able to attend a TAC camp program. Download a form here.
In order to be eligible to attend NYLT, Scouts must:
  • Complete their home Unit’s Introduction to Leadership Skills course*
  • Receive approval from your Scoutmaster or Unit leader
  • Be at least 13 years of age by course start date
  • Earn First Class rank, if registered in a Troop
  • Have current BSA Health Form (Parts A, B, and C)
  • Be comfortable camping and cooking outdoors
  • Commit to attending the entire six-day course

* Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), Crews (ILSC), and Ships (ILSS) should be offered through a Scout’s home unit. Ask your Unit Leader how you can participate in this course.

What NYLT is (and is not)

NYLT is not like summer camp and is not designed for rank advancement or earning merit badges.  NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program.  It is essential that NYLT participants be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to handle the demands of this advanced training. In order to get the most benefit from this unique experience, participants must exhibit emotional maturity, a positive attitude, proficiency in basic camping and outdoor cooking, and have an ambition to serve in leadership roles.

Meet Your 2024 NYLT Senior Leadership

Andrew Wright

2024 Course Director

Training is near and dear to Andrew’s heart. He has staffed Wood Badge, District and Council Camporees, First Aid Courses, Order of the Arrow events, and Leave No Trace course.

In 2022 he served as course director for the first post-pandemic NYLT course and is looking forward to taking on that role again in 2024. Andrew served as a troop guide on Wood Badge course 11-801-23. 

Andrew is passionate about Scouting, in particular environmental and sustainability matters. He is totally committed to youth-led Scouting.  Andrew is a recent recipient of the Silver Beaver Award.

Sage R.

2024 Youth Course Lead!

Sage has been participating in Scouts BSA for the last 5 years, and is currently part of Troop 1920 in Vogelweh, Germany.

Since earning Eagle Scout rank in 2021, Sage has become a Brotherhood OA member and has staffed camps from district to council level. Sage enjoys all of the opportunities Scouting presents and is excited to pass on those opportunities to other scouts in TAC as Youth Course Lead for the upcoming 2024 NYLT course!

QUESTIONS?

For information about specific courses or general inquiries about the NYLT program may be directed to Course Director Andrew Wright 

Special Note: Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership training by the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge 2024 is being conducted at Camp Freedom the same times & dates as NYLT 2024. If you are coming to NYLT, see if there is a leader in your troop or crew attending Wood Badge who may be able to help bring you to Camp Freedom as well! 

Financial Assistance in the form of Camperships is a resource available to Scouts and Leaders with limited financial resources to help them attend a TAC camp or program. Apply here.