National Youth Leadership Training will take place May 31-June 6, 2026 at Camp Birch.
Course Overview
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new 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 will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
Throughout the course, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course.
Each session combines knowledge with building a foundation of practical skills that enable scouts to lead.
Leadership Topics
- Personal and Team Vision
- SMART Goals & Planning
- Leading & Teaching with EDGE
- Performance Assessment tools
- Problem Solving
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Diversity — Valuing People
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
Who May Attend?
Young men or women who are currently registered with Scouting America or Venturing, have attended an extended camp outing (4 or more days), attained First Class rank, and be 13 years old by May 31, 2026. Scouts should be able to pack their own gear and hike 2 miles.
Important Dates
- May 8, 2026: Online Registration Ends
- May 31-June 6, 2026: NYLT
We will invite Scouts and parents to a zoom orientation meeting prior to the start of NYLT.
Where is the Training?
- Camp Birch
- 4057 Swimming Pool Road
- Yellow Springs, OH 45387
- 937-325-6449
Registration
All registrations are done online. One NYLT spot for each Troop in Tecumseh Council was included in the 2026 Council Fee. Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs will be emailed a Discount Code that must be entered while registering their one FREE Scout (enter the Discount Code by clicking the “Apply Discounts” button). Refunds will not be given to Troops who register their FREE Scout without the Discount Code. Additional Scouts or out-of-council cost is $325 per Scout. The first 40 to register will fill and close registration for this NYLT course.
Please let the NYLT course director know ASAP of any food allergies or special medical needs.
Fees paid are non-refundable. Contact the Tecumseh Council Scout Executive to discuss your specific situation.
Who can we contact for more information?
NYLT Course Director
- Jenny Smith
- 937-902-1309
- smith.jennyk@gmail.com
NYLT Assistant Course Director
- Zack West
- 419-351-8382
- zjwest@hotmail.com
NYLT Advisor
- Kevin Bish
- 937-789-7276
- Kpb45434@yahoo.com
