National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - J.N. Webster Scout Reservation

Learn More: www.ctscouting.org/nylt
Register Today: scoutingevent.com/066-106566
Week 7: August 9 - August 15, 2026
NYLT(National Youth Leadership Training) is BSA’s premier youth leadership development program at the Council level. It’s an exciting 7-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life.
WAITLIST REGISTRATION
Registering for NYLT is on a “waitlist” approach to avoid participants registering and paying without Scoutmaster recommendation. Here’s how waitlist registration works:
Click on the green “Waitlist” box to the right, then “Register Waitlist” from the next screen
Enter the information for the participant(s) you’re signing up for the course
Within a week, we’ll reach out to the participant’s Scoutmaster or unit leader to confirm their recommendation
You’ll receive an e-mail notice to go back in and complete registration and payment
Registration is complete when participants are fully paid and have submitted Code of Conduct and complete Health Form.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Scouts who have held leadership roles in their unit and are expected to advance to more senior leadership positions. Participants must be mature enough to spend a week away from their home unit and family.
NYLT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Participants must:
Meet age/rank requirements
ScoutsBSA: Ages 13-17 and First Class or higher rank
Venturers & Sea Scouts: Ages 14-20, or 13+ and finished 8th grade
Complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Crews, or Ships*
Be registered in a Scouting unit
Have unit leader recommendation
Have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience
Commit to attending the entire course (no leaving early or during the week)
* 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 ISN’T)