National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

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. 

What are the Next Course Dates?

2026
NAYLE SESSION 1: June 21-27, 2026
(Instructors will arrive June 13, 2026)
NAYLE SESSION 2: July 5-11, 2026
(Instructors will arrive June 27, 2026)

2027
NAYLE SESSION 1: June 20-26, 2027
(Instructors will arrive June 12, 2027)
NAYLE SESSION 2: June 27 – July 3, 2027
(Instructors will arrive June 19, 2027)
NAYLE SESSION 3: July 4-10, 2027
(Instructors will arrive June 26, 2027)

What are the Course Fees?

2026 and 2027 Prices
$645 per student
$545 per instructor


PAYMENT DETAILS
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person is due at the time of registration.
At 45 days out from the event 50% of total registration costs are due.
At 30 days out from the event 100% of total registration costs are due.
Cancellation/Refund Policy for Training Center
60 days out from event = Full Refund, less deposit
45 days out from event = Half Refund, less deposit
30 days out from event = No Refund
Refund will be applied to the original form of payment that was used.  If payments were only made in the form of a check, then refund will be made in kind.
Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to summit.program@scouting.org.
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