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Fall National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

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Build leadership skills at Fall NYLT this November. Two weekends of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and practical leadership training await.

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Leadership is learned by doing. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) gives Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop leadership techniques they can bring back to their units, schools, and communities. This six-day course combines hands-on outdoor experiences with proven leadership instruction in a challenging and supportive environment. 

Course Dates

Participants must attend both weekends.

  • November 13–15, 2026
  • November 20–22, 2026

Location

Oso Lake Scout Camp
21131 Los Alisos Blvd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 

What You’ll Learn

NYLT introduces youth to practical leadership skills they can immediately apply in their home units and everyday life. Throughout the course, participants will:

  • Build confidence as leaders.
  • Improve communication and teamwork.
  • Practice planning and problem-solving.
  • Learn how to lead teams through real outdoor challenges.
  • Complete a capstone Leadership Challenge with their patrol.

The course blends classroom instruction with camping, outdoor activities, and patrol-based experiences that reinforce leadership through action. 

Who Can Attend?

Participants must meet the following prerequisites before the course begins:

  • Be at least 13 years old by November 13, 2026.
  • Scouts BSA: Earn the First Class rank before the course.
  • Venturers and Sea Scouts: Be at least 14 years old (or 13 and have completed eighth grade), be no older than 20, complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships (ILSC/ILSS), and have basic camping experience.
  • Attend a week-long summer camp.
  • Receive approval from your unit leader.
  • Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is recommended for Scouts BSA participants. 

Registration Information

  • Orange County Council Participants: $395
  • Out-of-Council Participants: $425
  • Registration Deadline: October 26, 2026

Space is limited, and registration will close when the course reaches capacity. 

Planning Tips

  • Complete ILST or ILSC before arriving to get the most from the course.
  • Bring your completed medical forms and required paperwork.
  • Pack for two full weekends of camping and outdoor activities.
  • Coordinate transportation early since arrival and departure times are fixed.
  • Attend both weekends. Participants cannot complete NYLT by attending only one session. 

NYLT is often described as the next step for youth who are ready to grow beyond unit-level leadership. Whether you’re a newly elected Patrol Leader, a Crew officer, or preparing for higher leadership positions, the course provides skills that continue to benefit participants long after camp ends.

Learn more and register: Fall NYLT Registration

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