Blue Ridge Council, BSA - National Youth Leader Training

National Youth Leader Training

An overview of National Youth Leader Training is available for viewing online. Resources are available at the Scout Service Center for Troop Junior Leader Training.

2009 NYLT Training Registration- Register Now!!

National Youth Leadership Training: June 7 - June 12, 2009

National Youth Leadership Training, NYLT, is the pinnacle of Boy Scout training for youth. Every troop deserves a Senior Patrol Leader that is trained and prepared for the responsibility he faces. Foxfire offers training in advanced scout skills and teaches the eleven points of Leadership. This course is supervised by adults and taught by boys, it emphasizes the methods of the boy-led troop. There will only by 48 available spaces for this course, which fills up fast! The cost is $200. To reserve a slot for your scout(s) you MUST do the following: Submit a $100 deposit by February 20, 2009 and complete the form to the right. The $100 deposit is NONREFUNDABLE. Boys must be 13 years old and First Class by May 31, 2009 to be eligible. Limit 2 boys per Troop until February 20, 2009.

Council 100th Anniversary Calendar

The Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America 100th Annviersary Calendar of Events.

National Events

A variety of activities will include participants from across the Nation: Blue Ridge Council will also participate in projects also happening across the nation. Get involved- Join us in these eight National Celebration Programs.

Unit Leaders' Tool Box

Important Council Updates and links promoting the celebration of 100 Years of Scouting to engage your Scouts, parents, friends and Scouting alumni in the 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Alumni Connection

Through the BSA Alumni Connection, you can find Scouting friends and mentors, add your story to the growing BSA 100th Anniversary online scrapbook, and find out how you can re-engage with Scouting programs.

Generations Connection

For many, Scouting is a tradition that is handed down generation to generation. Scouting provides the opportunity to strengthen ties between family members, create great family memories, and develop a shared family foundation of worthwhile virtues and values. The Generations Connection encourages Scouts to explore the positive impact of Scouting on families through a program centered around the enduring symbol of the tree.

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