National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) July 26-Aug 1, 2020 at Butler Wilderness Outpost

NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed 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. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a seven-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

The adult staff consists of:

• Course Scoutmaster
• Two or more assistant Scoutmasters

 All adult leader position descriptions

The youth staff consists of:

• Senior patrol leader
• Asst. senior patrol leader for program
• Asst. senior patrol leader for service
• Troop guides

All youth leader position descriptions

For NYLT Staff Use

2020 NYLT Syllabus (password protected)

Larry Martin, Course Director\Scoutmaster

I started my Scouting adventure when my son started as a Tiger Cub. I’ve served as Pack Treasurer, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop 54 in Mandan. I have also served as a Unit Commissioner and the Order of the Arrow Pa-Hin Lodge Adviser, and the Boy Scout Training Chair for District 13. I currently serve as Assistant Scoutmaster and Pa-Hin Lodge Associate Advisor. I’ve been awarded the Outstanding Scouter, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Spirit of the Porcupine and Order of the Arrow Founders Award. I’m married to Kathy have a daughter, Caitlin, who is working on her masters and doctorate in Psychology and a son, Brandon, who is an Eagle Scout. I’m a proud member of the Antelope Patrol from C1-429-11-1 and have served on three Wood Badge courses as staff.

I am excited to be Course Director for the 2020 Northern Lights Council NYLT course.