National Youth Leadership Training 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 he must KNOW, and what he 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 two-weekend course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. 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.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. 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.

2008 Session
Place: Agatha A. Durland Scout Reservation (Clear Lake), Putnam Valley, NY
Dates: April 4-6 and April 11-13, 2008
Arrival Time: 5:30 PM Fridays
Course Director: Mr. Fred Gervat. 

Cost: $200.00.
A $50.00 Dollar Deposit should be sent as soon as possible.

Participants are expected to be in full scout uniform.

The N.Y.L.T. training syllabus includes: Vision-Goal Planning; Teaching Skills; Stages of Team Development; and Conflict Resolution. 

The course is open to Scouts who are between 13 and 17 years of age and at least First Class. For further information, please contact Mr. Fred Gervat, Course Director, at fgervatgmail.com or by phone at 914 738-4532.

NYLT Flyer and  Application Form  [PDF, 674K]
Medical Form, Class 3  [PDF, 36K]

2008 Staff

Position Name(s) Course Director Mr. Fred Gervat Senior Patrol Leader Anthony M., Matthew P. Asst. Senior Patrol Leaders Brandon R., Jimmy W. Instructors/Junior Asst. Scoutmasters Kevin V., Chris P., Mike D. (Promotional Coordinator) Troop Guides Brendan Y., Warren L., Rob D., Ari K., James B., Bobby C., Brian L. Quartermasters Gordon Hamilton (Head QM); Donna Ragusa (Food); Frank Russo (Supplies and Food). Assistant Quartermasters Manuel C., Liam C., Tommy C. Assistant Scoutmasters Jaime O. Feliberty, Sr. (Program & Supplies) Medical Officer Dr. Norm Herman Chaplain Fr. Mike Mendl Advisors Mr. Les McGuire, Steve Hammonds

Featured in the October 2004 issue of Scouting Magazine is one of the NYLT pilot courses run in Sam Houston Council, Texas.