National Youth Leader Training
The training of Troop youth leaders is important in the growth of the individual Scout and Troop. The Scoutmaster is the primary source of Youth Leader Training, but as a supplement to that training the National Youth Leader Training Conference provides youth with a week/two weekend-long experience – a month in the life of a model scout troop - designed to give potential youth leaders skills they can use to help their Troops. The objectives of the conference are:
- To develop a Scout’s confidence and knowledge in leading the Troop program.
- To gain working understanding of the resources, skills and methods needed to undertake further Troop leadership responsibility.
- To share ideas and learn from the experiences of other Scouts from Troops across the Council.
- To support Scoutmasters in training youth leaders.
- To reinforce a Scout’s relationship with his Scoutmaster and other adult leaders.
- To experience Scouting at its very best.
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council is pleased to offer three National Youth Leader Training Conferences every year. Scouts will learn the same valuable skills no matter which of the courses they attend. We hope you will take advantage of one of these wonderful opportunities.
Baden-Powell NYLT
Baden-Powell NYLT is conducted in two separate weekend sessions in February. This program is an ideal alternative for boys who may not be able to attend one of the week-long programs due to other summer commitments.
The 2009 conference will be held at Camp Herms over two weekends: February 14-16 and 20-22. The course takes only 32 participants: two from any single troop. Participants must 13 years old and hold the rank of First Class or higher by the start of the course. The cost is $225.00 per participant for MDSC scouts and $250.00 for each out- of-council scout.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bruce Arms, Course Director, at (925) 432-9602 or by email at bruce.arms@comcast.net.
June NYLT
The June NYLT is a six day outdoor experience for boy leaders in support of the Scoutmaster's responsibility for the training of youth leaders. It is conducted by Mt. Diablo Silverado Council using an outline approved by the Boy Scouts of America.
The 2009 course will be held at Camp Lindblad in Boulder Creek from June 22nd to June 27th , Monday through Saturday. Participants must have attained the rank of First Class and be 13 years old by the start of the course. The cost is $225.00 per In Council Scout and $250.00 per Out of Council Scout.
Register soon to reserve a place for your youth leaders. Registration closes May 8th, or when course is full. Online registration acceptance is subject to Scoutmaster approval.
1st Troop Mtg for Parents & Participants is May 12th 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the
Council Office 800 Ellinwood Way.
Last Troop Mtg for Parents & Participants is Dec. 1st 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the
Council Office 800 Ellinwood Way.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy Wells, Course Director, at home (925) 429-0855, cell (925) 708-4828 or by email bcwells@astound.net.
July NYLT
The July NYLT is a week-long Youth Leader training experience that has proven valuable in the training of youth Troop leaders.
The 2009 course will be held at Camp Herms, in El Cerrito, California. Training will be held from July 19th through 24th. Participants must be 13 years old and have attained the rank of First Class by the start of the course on June 12 2009. The cost is $225.00 per In-Council Scout and $250.00 per Out-of-Council Scout. Registration forms are available at the Service Center or contact us as noted below.
The Course will have a limited number of participants attending this course. Troops may register up to three (3) applications. Register online for July NYLT will soon be available to reserve a place for your youth leaders. Or you can contact Steve Pierce for a printed registration form. Cost of the course is $225 per participant for MDSC scouts and $250 for out of Council scouts.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve Pierce, ASM of Adim, at home (925) 672-3238 or cell (925) 518-4447 or by email at sdpierce49@comcast.net.