National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)

What is NAYLE?

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an exciting program where young men and women enhance their leadership skills through team building, ethical decision-making, problem solving and service to others. NAYLE is a very special experience. You will camp in a team setting that enables participants to use their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations. The week concludes with a closing challenge for each Scout to use what they’ve learned in service to others.

Why NAYLE?

 Participant outcomes include:

  • The skill, ability and motivation to become a dynamic and effective leader through advanced, practical application of NYLT skills
  • The ability to function well in team or group situations
  • Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a program of this type
  • Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home

What should I expect from NAYLE?

NAYLE is a very special experience.  You will camp in a team setting that enables participants to use their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations.  The week concludes with a closing challenge for each Scout to use what they’ve learned in service to others.

Benefits Include:

  • The skill, ability and motivation to be a dynamic and effective leader taught through advanced, practical applications of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) skills.
  • The ability to function well in a team or group situations.
  • Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a program of this type.
  • Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home.

Eligibility

To be able to participate in NAYLE, participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Successful completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews (ILST or ILSC) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). 
  • Be in top physical condition; a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record is required. 
  • Be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouts) or 21 (for Venture Scouts.)
  • Hold a unit leadership position. 

Registration Instructions

Before you begin, please apply for a my.scouting.org account using the youth’s BSA ID number.

To login, you must use the youth’s my.scouting.org account to start the reservation. The system will verify age and current BSA registration to meet NAYLE requirements. If the system blocks your registration, please contact your local council to verify membership records. 

Parents, please do not use your BSA ID number to register your Scout. The system will prohibit you moving forward.

All Faculty must use their my.scouting.org to begin their registration. If blocked, please contact your local council to verify membership records. 

What are the Next Course Dates?

NAYLE SESSION 1: June 23-June 29, 2024
(Staff/faculty will arrive June 15, 2024.)

NAYLE SESSION 2: July 7- July 13, 2024
(Staff/faculty will arrive June 29, 2024.)

What are the Course Fees?

2024 Prices

$595 per participant

$525 per faculty/staff

$250 due at registration with balance due 30 days prior to the first day of the course. Full payment details are at the registration link.