NYLT gives youth the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead.
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Develop Leadership through National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
NYLT is the premier youth leadership training course for Scouts BSA and Venture youth leaders. It provides the skills that youth leaders need to be successful in their Scouting roles and in life. Through the Scouting method, skills such as communicating, developing a team, applying leadership, and much more are learned and applied!
The National Youth Leadership Training course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they 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 team 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 mnemonics (memory aids), which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Requirements to Attend:
- Scouts BSA - Must be at least 13 years old, at least First Class rank, and complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.
- Venturers & Sea Scouts - Must be 14 (or 13 and have completed the 8th grade) and complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that Venturers or Sea Scouts have had at least one year of camping experience.
- All Scouts must have a current Scouting Health Form parts A, B, & C.
2026 Key Contacts
Please email all three contacts below with your questions.
Josh Evans | SM Troop B
Lucky Hoang | SM Troop G
Dan Wadley | Program Director
Scholarship Infomation
Jayhawk Area Council is proud to support Scouts in their commitment to Leadership Development and attending NYLT. Applications for the Dudley Havens and Dave Meggers Memorial Scholarships are open until February 23, 2025. Recipients will be notified by March 2, with awards announced at the annual NYLT and Wood Badge banquet on March 7. These scholarships aim to foster leadership potential and aid Scouts with financial need.
Applications received after February 23, 2025 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and any financial assistance will vary in amount.
Download the application for the full details on the application process.
Joining Staff
Staff Interviews are typically held over the course of two Saturday Mornings in late October and early November at the Jayhawk Area Council Service Center. To be on Youth Staff, the scout must be under the age of 21 until the last day of the course. They also must have attended any NYLT Course in the past.
2026 NYLT Staff Invitation Letter
Download the 2026 NYLT Staff Application
2026 NYLT Staff Calendar
2026 Staff Interview Dates
Schedule an Interview Here
- SUNDAY, October 19, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Council Office
- SATURDAY, November 15, 2024 from 9:00 to 12:00 PM at the Council Office
2026 Staff Developments and Commitments Weekends.
- December 6, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Staff Orientation Day FSR
- January 3, 2026, Time TBD | Virtual Recap/Prep Meeting ONLINE via Zoom or MS Teams
- January 30 - 31 from 6:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Staff Development #1 FSR
- ***February 6-7 --- Backup weekend for weather conflicts with SD #1***
- February 27-28 from 6:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Staff Development #2 FSR
- March 7 - NYLT and Wood Badge Banquet at Town & Country Church (4925 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614). We will be coordinating volunteers for this event. The banquet itself will be from 5:00 PM - 8:00. Registration Link will be provided soon. *This Event is optional, but EXTREMELY encouraged*
- March 27 - 28 from 6:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Staff Development #3 FSR
- April 24 - 25 from 6:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Staff Development #4 FSR
NYLT Course
- Friday May 22 - at 5:00 PM | Report for Camp Setup FSR
- Sunday May 24 - Friday May 29 | NYLT Course FSR
- Saturday May 30 | NYLT Camp Tear down FSR (done typically by noon)
Staff Registration
2026-Click Here (opens after all interviews have taken place)
Staff Google Drive
2026 Information
- Course Dates: Sunday May 24 through Friday May 29, 2026
- Scouting America Health Form, Parts A, B, & C
- 2026 NYLT Flyer
- 2026 Participant Letter - To be published in March
- 2026 Parent Letter - To be published in March
- Course Code of Conduct - Any updates to be published in March
- Cell Phone & Technology Policy - To be revised and published in March
- Equipment Packing List - Any updates to be published in March)
- All Scouts are expected to follow the Scout Oath and Law. However they should also be aware of the Disciplinary Procedures for the Jayhawk Area Council NYLT course.
2026 Fees
The first 28 Scouts to Register for NYLT will be able to register at a rate reduced by $50. After the first 28, additional Scouts will have to pay the full amount on their own. Additionally, 2 Scouts will receive a Scholarship of $200 (meaning Scouts/Families will be responsible for the remaining $90). See the "Scholarship Information" section and application above for more details.
- First 28 Scouts to Register (not including Scholarship Recipients): $240 by the Scout + $50 discount
- 2 Scholarship Recipients: $90 by the Scout + $200 covered by scholarship
- Normal Participant Cost: $290
All Scouts must have their Registration paid in full no later than April 25. Any Scouts to register after April 25 must pay the full amount immediately.
The Silver Arrow Award is specific to Jayhawk Area Council. The purposed is to encourage Scouts to use the leadership skills they learned during the course to make an improvement to their unit. After going through the NYLT Course, Scouts should develop and implement a plan in their unit to help improve something about their unit meetings, camp-outs, rank advancement, etc. The Scout should work with the Unit Leader and/or Youth Leadership to implement their idea. After the plan has been implemented, the unit leader can reach out the NYLT Leadership and an NYLT SPL or Course Director will present the Silver Arrow Patch with a Silver Border to the Scout at Court of Honor.
The Silver Arrow Award can also be earned by returning to the NYLT Course as a Staff Member. The new Staffer will be presented the Silver Arrow patch with a Silver Border the night before the course starts so they can wear the patch during the course. If a staff member decides to come back on staff for a second year, they will be presented the Silver Arrow Patch with a Gold Border. This Gold Bordered patch is only given to scouts who staff the course for two years.
