Every adult volunteer starts with Safeguarding Youth Training. From there, training for each position in Scouting is available online, with more courses offered right here in Southwest Florida.
Youth Protection Training is now Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)
SYT replaced YPT for all registered adult volunteers. The full course takes about 90 minutes, and a short refresher and retest is required each year to stay current.
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Create your My.Scouting account
Set up a free account at My.Scouting. It's where you'll take all of your online training and track what you've completed.
Leaders who complete Safeguarding Youth Training and their position-specific training earn the right to wear the Trained patch on the left sleeve of their uniform, beneath the patch for the position they're trained for.
Hands-on outdoor and leadership courses, offered locally throughout the year.
Cub Scout Leaders
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
BALOO
An introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders who want to add camping to their pack's activities. BALOO has an online component plus an in-person overnight camping experience, and both are required to be trained. At least one BALOO-trained adult must attend every pack overnighter.
Scouts BSA Leaders
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
IOLS
Working as patrols, leaders learn the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors and teach the skills required for First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specific training, IOLS is required for all direct-contact leaders in Scouts BSA troops to be considered trained.
All Leaders
Wood Badge
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
Known as Scouting America's premier leadership course, Wood Badge is offered by local councils over a full week or two long weekends and includes an outdoor camping experience. Graduates receive the iconic wooden beads as a symbol of their commitment to quality Scouting.
Leadership skills Scouts carry for life. Each program starts with an introductory course in the unit, which opens the door to NYLT and NAYLE.
Scouts BSA
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
ILST
Teaches Scouts in troop leadership positions about their roles, and gives them the organizational and leadership skills to succeed. ILST is the first course in the youth leadership series and is required before NYLT and NAYLE.
Helps Venturers learn and practice the skills good leaders demonstrate, in three modules: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading Crews. ILSC is required before NYLT and NAYLE.
Helps Sea Scouts in ship leadership positions understand their responsibilities and builds the organizational and leadership skills to fulfill them. ILSS is required before NYLT and NAYLE.
Required for Scouts who want to serve as den chiefs. Covers den chief responsibilities, working with adult den leaders, and leading activities with the den. Available in person or online.
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed course that gives youth leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and beyond.
Over six days of hands-on learning, participants build confidence and leadership through activities, challenges, discussions, and games, all tied together by the Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
Scouts BSA: age 13 to 17, First Class rank, and ILST completed
Venturers and Sea Scouts: age 14 (or 13 and finished 8th grade) to 20, ILSC or ILSS completed, and basic camping experience
A recommendation from their unit leader
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
NAYLE - Philmont and the Summit
NAYLE builds on the team-building and ethical decision-making skills learned in NYLT, with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and selfless service.
The course is offered at two national high adventure bases. The material is the same at both, but each experience is built around its location.
Philmont NAYLE
An unforgettable backcountry experience where participants use their leadership skills to solve exciting challenges, and build on the legacy of Waite Phillips, Philmont's benefactor.
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