NYLT Great Rivers Council

Join us July 21st - July 26th, 2025 at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation for National Youth Leadership Training, Scouting's premiere youth leadership training!
NYLT is a six-day course. Activities and training are delivered by youth staff in an outdoor setting with an emphasis on fun and immediate application. The course is modeled as a "month in the life of a troop/crew". Scouts and Venturers will experience patrol and unit leadership throughout the week.
They will learn skills and concepts that are based on the very best of modern leadership theory and practices. Taught in innovative ways, these skills include communication, goal planning, vision setting, and conflict resolution. The skills learned can be applied at home, school, troop activities and for life. By the end of the course, participants will be better individuals, scouts, and leaders.
Please get in touch with Course Director, Nathan Holtmeyer at [email protected] with any questions.
When: July 21st-26th, 2025
Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation
Cost: $350 per Scout if registered by June 1st, 2025 - fee goes up to $375 per Scout if registered after June 1st, 2025 (Cost includes all program, meals, three NYLT t-shirts, an NYLT hat, NYLT Patch, Silver Bars Recognition Beads, & a Certificate of Completion).

Great Rivers Council - National Youth Leadership Training 2025 Join us July 21st - July 26th, 2025 at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation for National Youth Leadership Training, Scouting's premiere youth

This course is definitely not lacking in delicious food to eat! Scouts spent the afternoon preparing dinner and enjoying desserts. They will have some yummy ideas to bring back to their troops!

Day 2 in the books! Scouts used their planning and teamwork skills to start forming as patrols.

Welcome to NYLT! Day 1 has kicked off and they are ready to get some knowledge!

Congratulations to the NYLT class of 2020!

Patrol pictures!

More highlights from Day 3!

How has your NYLT experience been so far? Here's some comments from Day 2!

"We really enjoyed the outdoor cooking and making flags." Kelton, Cedar Patrol

"We're tired but having a good time." Josie, Maple Patrol

Day 2 Spotlight: Smart Goals and Marshmallow Challenge!

Enjoy these highlights of NYLT day 1! Participants, staff, and the spirit chicken all had a great time singing songs and meeting new people. Stay tuned to see what day 2 brings!

Human knot team building games! Staff development #2 of 2020 NYLT