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Youth Leadership

Our Troops hold an election during a Troop Meeting each Spring.  The election is for the Senior Patrol Leaders and Patrol Leaders.  Other positions of responsibility are assigned.

Troop Election Application Form

Positions of Responsibility

Sample Program Modules for Troop Meetings

Tips for Planning a Troop Meeting

Troop Meeting Plan Template

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Scouts BSA
Leadership Training

For 1st Class Scouts and above

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) 

  • Scout-led 2-hour training offered biannually by Troops 

  • Teaches scouts with leadership positions about their responsibilities and equips them with organizational and leadership skills 

  • Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses. 

 

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 

  • Week long program offered biannually by SHAC at Camp Strake

 

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)

  • Conducted by National BSA at High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Florida Sea Base, etc.)

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