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Leadership Training in Scouts BSA
Leadership Training in Scouts BSA
SCOUTING AMERICA , Scouts BSA offers a structured leadership development program for both youth and adult members. Two key training courses in this continuum are the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) and the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
ILST Training
ILST Training
ILST Training
Who Should Attend: All Scouts BSA youth in leadership positions (elected or appointed), Must be at least 13 years old and have First Class rank, A recommendation letter from your Scoutmaster is required, Bring Annual Medical Health Record (Parts A & B), Bring a letter of recommendation from your Scoutmaster to check-in. This training is a prerequisite for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Scouts and is a replacement for Troop Leadership Training. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek.
(Introduction to Leadership Skills) - This is a one-day training and is a required prerequisite to NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training).
National Youth Leadership Training
National Youth Leadership Training
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
NYLT is an advanced leadership course for youth members. To participate, Scouts BSA members must: Be at least 13 years old.| Hold the First Class rank. | Have completed the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts
in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and other situations demanding
leadership of self and others. The course is designed for Scouts BSA members who are at least 13 years old, and for Venturers or
Sea Scouts who are at least 13 years old and have completed eighth grade
Lifeguard training
Lifeguard training
Lifeguard training For information on BSA Lifeguard Instructor Transition, click here.
Den Chief Training
Den Chief Training
Den Chiefs are Scouts who assist Cub Scout and Webelos den leaders by mentoring younger Scouts, leading activities, and helping with advancement while encouraging them to join a troop. Responsibilities include completing Den Chief training and pledge, being reliable and patient, supporting den meetings and leaders, modeling the Scout Oath/Law, and teaching skills. Next event TBD
A den chief is a scout who helps the den cub scout leader. Must be 1st class or above. Den Chief is a troop leadership position for rank advancement.
Scouts wishing to become den chiefs need to take this course. The module identifies den chief responsibilities and tasks, and describes the den chief’s relationship to the adult den leaders and how that relates to the den chief’s activities with the den. After finishing the training, den chief candidates receive their certificate of completion.
Den Chief Facilitated and Online Training
View The ILST Syllabus (July 2018)
Additional Leadership Training Opportunities:
Additional Leadership Training Opportunities:
Beyond ILST and NYLT, Scouts can further develop their leadership skills through the following programs:
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE): An advanced, national-level leadership course that builds upon the skills learned in NYLT.
Philmont NAYLE
Philmont NAYLE
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is the ultimate experience where young men and women can enhance their leadership skills through team building, ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and service to others. The NAYLE program takes place at the Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp, approximately 8 miles from base camp, in the beautiful foothills, with views of Urraca Mesa and Crater Peak. The youth participants will camp in teams, enabling them to apply their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations.
Participant outcomes may include:
The skill, ability and motivation to become a dynamic and effective leader through advanced, practical application of NYLT skills
The ability to function well in team or group situations
Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a national program
Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home
More information | View promo video | Scholarship Application
Bechtel Summit NAYLE
Bechtel Summit NAYLE
The Bechtel Summit offers participants an experience at the newest High Adventure base of the Boy Scouts of America. Participants will use their NYLT leadership skills to resolve exciting and challenging issues.
NAYLE is a very special experience. You will camp in a team setting that enables participants to use their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations. The week concludes with a closing challenge for each Scout to use what they’ve learned in service to others.
Benefits Include:
The skill, ability and motivation to be a dynamic and effective leader taught through advanced, practical applications of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) skills.
The ability to function well in a team or group situations.
Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a program of this type.
Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be able to participate in NAYLE, participants must meet the following requirements:
Successful completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews (ILST or ILSC) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
Be in top physical condition; a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record is required.
Be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouts) or 21 (for Venture Scouts.)
Hold a unit leadership position.
Order of the Arrow (OA) Leadership Training: The OA, Scouting's national honor society, offers leadership development programs for its members.
Order of the Arrow (OA) Leadership Training: The OA, Scouting's national honor society, offers leadership development programs for its members.
Engaging in these training programs enables Scouts to enhance their leadership capabilities, contribute effectively to their units, and prepare for future roles both within and outside of Scouting.
More information- Training for Youth
Lodge Leadership Development is the primary training program for local lodges, providing lodge leadership with the skills needed to plan and run a successful lodge program. The LLD program is designed to equip lodges with the tools to stimulate creative ideas and develop lasting solutions that will enable and enhance growth. Many lodges hold regular LLD courses, both as standalone events and as part of other lodge events like fellowships. The LLD program was revamped in 2018, and syllabi for the new LLD sessions may be downloaded from the national Order of the Arrow website by following the link below.
Specialty Awards
Specialty Awards
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is part of an initiative Scouting America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, Scouting America developed the Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts.
Scouting America developed the Nova Awards program to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be. The Supernova awards are offered for those who enjoy a super challenge. MORE INFORMATION HERE
National Outdoor Badge–Conservation
When a Scout excels in outdoor participation, there are awards to show for it! This program, conceived by the Scouting America’s National Camping Task Force, includes a series of six badges designed to recognize a Scouts BSA, Sea Scout, or Venturer who has exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities.
The segments represent six areas of emphasis: camping, aquatics, hiking, riding, adventure, and conservation, with rigorous requirements to earn each segment.
Religious Emblems Programs- Chart of Religious Emblems
A Scout is reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. A Scout is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. Scouting America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.
World Conservation Award
The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts to think globally and act locally to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to help youth members gain awareness that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.
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