A New Vision of Youth Leadership

Green Bar–National Youth Leadership Training will bring new skills and greater enthusiasm to your youth leadership.  Scouting recognizes that Scoutmasters have the primary responsibility for training their youth leaders. The purpose of NYLT is not to assume that role, but rather to support it. This week-long course features instruction in skills that can be used at home, at school, on the job, and, in particular, at the Scout unit level. Through activities, events, games, and adventures, Green Bar–NYLT participants will work hard and play hard together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Course Vision

The Green Bar–National Youth Leadership Training course will provide each scout participant an experience where he can learn to Be, Know and Do the highest ideals of scouting leadership.

Course Goals

  1. BulletGive participants the confidence and knowledge to conduct the troop program.

  2. BulletProvide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development and how those elements relate to being a leader.

  3. BulletGuide the participants through the stages of team development.

  4. BulletCreate an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

  5. BulletGive participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops.

  6. BulletHave fun and experience Scouting at its best.


This curriculum aligns the youth leadership training with the adult training in Wood Badge for the 21st Century.

Course Dates

May 25, 11 AM - May 31,, 9:30 AM 2008 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation

June 1 , 11 AM - June 7, 9:30 AM, 2008 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation

June 9, 11 AM - June 14, 9:30 PM 2008 at Bert Adams Scout Reservation


Participants must attend all (Sunday/Monday–Saturday) sessions for the entire weeklong course.

Participant Requirements and Expectations

  1. BulletBe at least 13 years of age, but not yet 18 by June of 2008.

  2. BulletHave attained at least the First Class rank.

  3. BulletLive by the Scout Oath and Scout Law at all times.

  4. BulletHave successfully completed two years of Boy Scout summer camp experience.

  5. BulletHave strong cooking and camping skills.Be currently serving as, or likely to serve as, SPL or ASPL.


  1. For more information contact the AAC Program Center: Telephone: (770) 989-8820
    E-mail:     cd@aacnylt.org