NYLT National Youth Leadership Training 2026
Please note: Registration is to be completed by unit leaders only
What: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experiences they can use in their troops, crews, or ships. It’s a hands on, how to, course delivered in a unit and patrol centered, outdoor setting.
Who: All participants must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
Scouts BSA: must be at least 13 and hold the rank of First Class. They must have completed “Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops”.
Venturers and Sea Scouts: must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience.
When & Where: Pre-course meeting:
Please attend a pre-course meeting at Treasure Valley East Lodge on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Weeklong Course: June 21-26 at Treasure Valley Scout Reservation (limit 48 Scouts)
Cost: $440.00 per Scout (fee includes course materials, meals, t-shirt, and more!)
2026 NYLT One Page
NYLT Brochure_2026
Financial Aid is available to those who meet the criteria. Please email the course director for more information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email the Course Director, Marie Oprica, at marie.oprica@hnescouting.org.
Updated 2-18-2026