National Youth Leadership Training
Unleash Your Leadership Potential!
July 13 – July 19, 2025
Camp Freedom, Muhnsiedlung, Germany
Registration Now Open!
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an immersive, action-packed program designed to equip young leaders with the confidence, knowledge, and skills necessary to guide their teams to success. Hosted by Scouting America’s Transatlantic Council (TAC), this dynamic course is built on time-tested leadership principles that inspire and empower participants to lead with purpose.
What is NYLT?
NYLT is a six-day intensive leadership experience where participants engage in hands-on learning in an outdoor team-based environment. Throughout the course, youth leaders will explore what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO—all while applying these principles in real-time through interactive challenges, engaging discussions, and exciting team-building activities.
The program is centered around the Quest for the Meaning of Leadership, where participants experience firsthand the key skills needed to lead effectively. Through guided instruction, fun competitions, and outdoor adventure, participants will develop a strong foundation in:
Effective communication and teamwork
Goal-setting and problem-solving
Conflict resolution and decision-making
Leading with integrity and confidence
Course Details
Participants:
Arrive: July 13, 2025, by 12 PM (Central European Time)
Depart: July 19, 2025, after 12 PM (Central European Time)
Staff:
Arrive for staff development: July 8, 2025, by 12 PM (Central European Time)
Depart: July 19, 2025, after 12 PM (Central European Time)
Why Attend NYLT?
Develop Leadership Skills: Gain real-world leadership experience that can be applied in Scouting, school, sports, and beyond.
Team-Based Learning: Work in small patrols to practice leadership in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Outdoor Adventure: Enjoy the beauty of Camp Freedom in Germany while learning through hands-on challenges and activities.
Lifelong Impact: Build friendships and connections with fellow youth leaders from around the world.
Registration & Fees
Participant Fee: $300 (Late registration: $325 after June 1, 2025)
Staff Fee: $325
Financial Assistance: Camperships are available for those in need. [Download the application form here]
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader and make lifelong memories! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience at NYLT 2025 at Camp Freedom.
Register Now and Lead the Way!
What NYLT Is (and Is Not)
NYLT is not a typical summer camp and is not designed for rank advancement or earning awards. Instead, NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program. It requires participants to be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to handle the demands of advanced leadership training. To maximize the benefits of this experience, participants should demonstrate:
Emotional maturity and a positive attitude
Proficiency in basic camping and outdoor cooking
A strong ambition to serve in leadership roles
Eligibility Requirements
To attend NYLT, participants must meet the following criteria:
Complete their home Unit’s Introduction to Leadership Skills course*
Receive approval from their Unit Leader
Be at least 13 years old by the course start date
If registered in a Troop, earn First Class rank
Have a current Scouting America Health Form (Parts A, B, and C)
Be comfortable camping and cooking outdoors
Commit to attending the entire six-day course
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), Crews (ILSC), and Ships (ILSS) should be offered through a Scout’s home unit. Ask your Unit Leader how you can participate in this course.
Andrew Wright
2025 Course Director
Andrew Wright has been a member of the Transatlantic Council for more than ten years. Andrew is passionate about Scouting, in particular environmental and sustainability matters. He is totally committed to youth-led Scouting. Andrew is a Leave No Trace Master Educator. He has led Leave No Trace Trainer courses in Germany, United Kingdom and via Zoom. Andrew served as Assistant Lead in the Sustainability Treehouse at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree and in 2023 he was the lead in the Sustainability Treehouse at the National Jamboree. In 2022 he served as course director for the first post-pandemic NYLT course and is looking forward to taking on that role again in 2025. Andrew served as a troop guide on Wood Badge course 11-801-23.
Outside of Scouting, Andrew volunteers with Koestler Arts, a charity that encourages prisoners, secure patients and detainees to participate in the arts. He has served in many roles both as a youth leader and commissioner in the UK Scouting program. Currently he leads a Scout Group in London.
Aaron G.
2025 Youth Course Lead
Aaron is an Eagle Scout and a proud member of both Paris-based BSA Troop 112, where he was SPL for two terms, and Venturing Crew 802. Aaron is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow Black Eagle Lodge 482, and he currently serves as Mantowagan Chapter Chief and as his troop’s OA Representative and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.
Aaron graduated from the National Youth Leadership Training in 2022. This year will be his third year on TAC NYLT Staff. He attended NYLT Leadership Academy and National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the summer 2024. Aaron has also served on staff at the 2024 Normandy Camporee and is currently a member of the TAC Youth Advisory Committee.
Aaron enjoys all of the opportunities Scouting presents and is excited to pass on those opportunities to other scouts in TAC as Youth Course Lead for the upcoming 2025 NYLT course!
QUESTIONS?
For specific course details or general inquiries about the NYLT program, please contact Course Director Andrew Wright.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader and make lifelong memories! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience at NYLT 2025 at Camp Freedom.
Special Note: Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership training by Scouting America. Wood Badge 2025 is being conducted at Camp Freedom the same times & dates as NYLT 2025. We recommend leaders promote the double win for their units by sending both youth and adults to these world class training opportunities. It might also simplify travel and transportation for Scouts who want to participate in NYLT.
