Why NYLT?
An integral part of BSA's Youth Leadership Training Continuum, NYLT is the next step after Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops/Crews (ILST/C). The Minsi Trails Council will be sponsoring a one Troop course in 2024 to provide additional opportunities for the Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors to train your youth leaders. The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course supports Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors in their primary responsibility of training youth leaders. The Minsi Trails Council will offer the two weekend course in September 2024.
Built on the legacy of past youth leader training courses, NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of 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 skills and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, events, games, and adventures, NYLT participants will work and play together as they put into action the best that Scouting has to offer.
The course is set up to represent a month in the life of a Scout Troop. Patrols experience the stages of team development. Participants discover that leadership requires vision, goals, and planning. Participants are provided a "toolbox" of leadership skills.
The National Youth Leadership Training is an outdoor experience for youth leaders in support of the Scoutmaster's/Crew Advisor's responsibility for the training of Troop/Crew junior leaders. It is conducted by the council leadership training committee using an outline approved by the Boy Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America.
What are the Dates?
The two-weekend course will occur Friday, September 20 at 6:00 pm to Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 pm and Friday, September 27 at 6:30 pm to Sunday, September 29, 2024 at approximately 4:00 pm. Nominations need to be submitted by August 9th, 2024.
Attendance at both weekends for the entire weekend is required to complete the course. If you cannot be at both weekends or attend the entire time period of both weekends please do not register since you will not pass the course and you will be depriving another Scout of an opportunity.
What's the Location?
The course will be held at Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, PA.
What's the Cost?
The cost for the course is $360 per Scout, which includes all food and training materials. If fees are not paid in full by early registration, the fee is $460. Troops and Crews are encouraged to pay at least part of the fee from their budgets.
O'Connell NYLT Scholarships
In memory of Charles M. O'Connell IV, a long time Minsi Trails NYLT Scoutmaster who also served in multiple training positions and was an advocate of youth-led training, a limited number of scholarships are available for youths participating in the NYLT program. These scholarships are based on financial need. Contact Council NYLT Coordinator Wayne Gross to check on availability and how to apply for an O'Connell NYLT scholarship (see Where Can We Get More Information? section below).
Who May Attend?
Is Any Special Equipment Needed?
An equipment list will be sent to each participant. He/she should bring the same clothing and equipment that they would take to summer camp, together with a completed Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A and B from a current physical exam. Each Scout will represent their home unit and will wear its insignia. Full uniforms are needed.
How many Scouts may my Troop/Crew send?
NYLT is a training program, designed to improve the Troop and Crew program. Troops and Crews may nominate as many leaders as they wish. Troops and Crews need to name the youth leader(s) who will attend at the time a nomination is made.
Is the Home Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor Involved?
The National Youth Leadership Training is intended to strengthen the relationship between youth leaders and their Scoutmasters/Crew Advisors. The Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor will be involved in the following:
- Pre-course Meeting
A pre-course meeting will be held in August 17, 2024 for Scouts, parents and the Scout's Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor. We will review course expectations, equipment needed, the Scoutmaster's/Crew Advisor's role, and answer any questions. Final payments may be made at the meeting. - After the course All youth leaders are expected to apply the skills they have learned in their home units. Each Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor is encouraged to learn what the youth have learned and support them as they put into practice the leadership skills.
Directions to Camp Minsi
Camp Address:
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Camp Minsi 106 Camp Minsi Road Pocono Summit, PA 18344
From Interstate 80:
- Follow Interstate 80 east or west. Exit onto Route 380 North. Take Exit 3. At the stoplight at the top of the ramp, turn left. Follow route 940 West for 1.1 miles. The camp entrance is on the right across from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police station.
From PA Route 22:
- Follow Route 22 east or west. Exit onto Route 33 North towards Stroudsburg. Follow Route 33 for approximately 20 miles. Exit onto Route 80 West towards Hazelton. Follow Interstate 80 for 9 miles, exiting onto Route 380 North. Take Exit 3. At the stoplight at the top of the ramp, turn left. Follow route 940 West for 1.1 miles. The camp entrance is on the right across from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police station.
From PA Route 22:
- Follow Route 22 east or west. Exit onto Route 33 North towards Stroudsburg. Follow Route 33 for approximately 20 miles. Exit onto Route 80 West towards Hazelton. Follow Interstate 80 for 9 miles, exiting onto Route 380 North. Take Exit 3. At the stoplight at the top of the ramp, turn left. Follow route 940 West for 1.1 miles. The camp entrance is on the right across from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police station.
From PA Route 476 NE Extension:
- Follow the NE Extension of the PA Turnpike to Exit 95 (I-80 and Route 940). Follow Route 940 East for approximately 20 miles. The camp entrance is on the left across from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police station.
- Council NYLT Coordinator Wayne Gross
- 570-656-3398
- Email: wegseg@msn.com
Plot your own course, using Google Maps or GPS coordinates:
41.07231,-75.25475
Reservations
The course is limited to 48 participants so reserve space for your key youth leader(s) as soon as possible as. Last years course was filled. Make nominations online, then send in the reservation form to:
Minsi Trails Council, BSA
P.O. Box 20624
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624
Full payment per Scout is required with the registration form to hold the reservation. The fee is to be paid by August 9th. If full fee is not paid by August 9th, then the fee is $460. There are no refunds after August 9th.
Who Directs the Conference?
The Scoutmaster for the training Troop is Sean Frasca. Sean is an experienced Scout Leader who is Wood Badge trained. He is building a staff of outstanding Minsi Trails Council youth and adult leaders.
Where Can We Get More Information?
Additional information can be obtained from:
2024 NYLT Flyer and Nomination Form (PDF format)
Scoutmasters/Crew Advisors and Committee Chairs:
Improve your Unit's program and help meet the objective of making yours a youth-run unit by sending your Senior Patrol Leader, Crew President or other youth leaders(s) to the Minsi Trails Council's National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).