Participant Requirements:
NYLT assumes that all those attending have mastered basic camping skills. All participants should be familiar with the outdoor camping skills expected of a First Class Scout, including outdoor cooking, knot tying/lashing, campsite set-up, etc.
Currently a registered member of a Scouting unit and have a unit leader recommendation
Have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C, signed by the physician on or after 7/29/2018. The medical form must be valid for the duration of the course.
Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed the eighth grade and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Male members of Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.
Payment may be made on-line or by check payable to Golden Empire Council.
If paying by Check:
Write on the check: NYLT 2019-2, Acct: NYLT Summer 6801-527 and your child’s name.
Please send checks to: Golden Empire Council, P.O. Box 13558, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Check must be received no later than June 21, 2019
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Course fees may be transferable or refundable, as follows:
Required forms:
NYLT Required Forms Checklist
BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Parts ABC
BSA Activity Consent Form for NYLT
Dietary and Special Needs Form (if applicable)
BSA Medical Forms ABC (printing 2014) are required to attend NYLT. Please mail your Scout's form (parts A, B, and C), and a copy of the front and back of his or her medical card to:
Please make sure all immunization dates are listed on the form. If part C was completed on or after July 29, 2018 you can use it for this course. Please do not e-mail medical forms, mail them directly to the course Registrar at the above address.
IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO REGISTER ONCE FOR BOTH WEEKENDS! Thank you.