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National Youth Leadership Training

The National Youth Leadership Training will be held at Camp Hiawatha June 22-28, 2008.

What is  NYLTC ?
National Youth Leadership Training is an intense, 5-1/2 day, outdoor leadership training experience for troop youth leaders. Its principle function is to help Scoutmasters by training their top boy leaders in the skills of leadership. This course is a National BSA-developed course that follows the material provided in the 21^st Century WoodBadge training for adults.

1. Course will follow the National NYLT Syllabus.

2. Course length is 5-1/2 days. Candidates report to camp by 12:30 on Sunday, June 22. Course is completed at 10:30 on Saturday, June 28. All participants must be picked up before noon on Saturday. No noon meal will be available on Saturday.

3. Scouts MUST have completed a leadership course, either a Troop NYLT or District event, proven by a “Trained” certificate from the leader of that course.

4. The fee for attending the 2008 National Youth Leadership Training is $165.00.

5. Applications MUST be received in the council office by March 15, 2008. If we do not have a minimum of 24 applicants by this date we will cancel the course.

You can download a Word document that includes facts about the 2008 National Youth Leadership Training at Camp Hiawatha.

2008 NYLT Fact Sheet (2008NYLTfacts.doc)

Requirements for Attending
Step 1
Complete an official Application Form. No other forms will be recognized. The form can be downloaded as a Word document.

2008 NYLT Registration Form (2008NYLT.doc)

Forms are also available at the Council Service Center, from your District Roundtable or Training Chair, or from your District Executive.

Financial assistance is available on a merit basis. It is in honor of the late Harry Cobb, a Scoutmaster from Iron Mountain.

Harry Cobb Merit Scholarship Application (NYLTscholarship.doc)

A $25 non-refundable Interest deposit MUST accompany the application.

Scout must meet the following criteria:
1. Be at least 13 years old and a First Class Scout by the first day of NYLT.
2. Currently hold, or plan to soon hold, a leadership position in his Troop.
3. Have completed a Troop or District JLT course.

A postcard and/or email will be sent to you indicating receipt of application.

Some financial assistance will be available based on need. Contact Joe Erickson.

Step 2
Return the completed Information Packet to the Council office by May 1, 2008. Packets will be mailed upon receipt of the completed application form.

Step 3
Arrive at Camp Hiawatha by 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2008.

For additional information please contact Joe Erickson at 906-249-1461, 1-800-236-1441 or by email.