National Youth Leadership Training
(NYLT)

2025 Summer Weeklong Courses:

June 15-21 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
June 22-28– Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 13-19– Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
Registration Open December of 2024

2025 Weekend Course – 

August 8-10 and August 15-17 – Camp Warren Levis 
(Both weekends must be attended to successfully complete the course)
Registration Open December of 2024

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in outdoor troop and patrol settings with an emphasis on immediate application and learning in a fun environment. Scouts are first introduced to interconnecting concepts and work processes. These ideas are then built upon and reinforced using memory aids to allow participants to understand and employ their newfound skills much faster.

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 are engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games and adventures, participants work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

To attend NYLT, a Scout must be:

• A current registered member of the BSA
• First Class rank or higher and completed introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
• 13 years old (National Requirement)
• A current or prospective youth leader approved by the Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor
• Venturers and Sea Scouts are exempt from the first class rank and must fall within the maximum age allowance and minimum age for Venturers.
• Pack & Paddle candidates must be 14 years old by the date of camp and pass the BSA Swim test.

Programs Available:

S-F Camp Sakima NYLT Program offers Land Based and Pack & Paddle Courses and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities. Camp Warrin Levis offers a Land Based course and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities.

Pack & Paddle

The Pack & Paddle course is conducted in the S bar F Scout Ranch backcountry and on Nims Lake during the NYLT courses. Attending Scouts and Venturers develop leadership skills, practice low-impact camping, hiking, canoeing, and learn the proper use of a compass for navigation.

All participants must stow food, crew gear, shelter, personal items and any other essential equipment in their packs. It’s important to remember when selecting equipment that this is a physically demanding course.

To attend Pack & Paddle, a candidate must:

• Meet all NYLT requirements
• Be 14 years old by date of summer camp
• Pass the BSA swim test (swim 100 yards using strong strokes)

The Pack & Paddle outpost adventure program follows the NYLT syllabus.

Participant/Parent/Guardian/Unit Leader | Required Documents for 2024

The following forms must be completed and reviewed by a parent or guardian before arriving at NYLT Camp.

• Drug Permission Form - Prescription and OTC
• Parent Letter
• Unit Leader Approval Form
• Health Form ABC
• Camp Sakima Map
• Equipment List

The following form must be completed by the Unit Leader prior to arriving at NYLT Camp:

• Unit Leader Approval Form

A Scout need only attend one of these weeks to successfully complete the NYLT course. A Scout must be at camp for the entire week to complete the program.

Special Diet Requests– Click here to access the form
Allergies and special diets are a common concern of our campers. Our food service-providers are happy to accommodate any diet for, religious, medical or allergy needs; however, a form must be submitted two weeks prior to arrival.

2025 NYLT Youth Staff Application | NYLT Adult Staff Application

NYLT staff is a terrific opportunity for graduates of the NYLT program to master their leadership skills while having a ton of fun and building bonds with other Scouts on staff.

Scouts on NYLT Staff are responsible for running the program at their respective weeks. The only requirement to be on NYLT staff is to successfully complete an NYLT course.

All staff members must work at least one week of NYLT this summer and will be required to be there for the full duration. Be sure you check which weeks you can staff and pick one that works for you.

Every Scout applying for staff, whether new or returning, must fill out an application and also complete an interview with the Youth Directors.  Applications should be emailed to Malcolm Bliss at malcolmbliss@prodigy.net.

Interview Dates for 2025 Program:
Tuesday, December 17th| 1:00pm-8:00pm| Beaumont (Emerson)
Wednesday, December 18th | 2:00pm-8:00pm |Virtual

Link to Register for an Interview Time Slot: https://scoutingevent.com/312-89633

2025 Staff Development Dates (staff must attend all dates):

February 21-22, 2025 –Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 14-15, 2025 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
April 111-12, 2025 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
May 9-10,2025 -Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Camp Sakima Work Weekends – TBT
Camp Warren Levis Workday-TBT