Bear Claw National Youth Leaders


Bear Claw National Youth Leadership Training Course
	*Bear Claw NYLT is held at Cricket Holler Scout Camp, 6675 Brantford Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45414*
	*Attention* Scoutmasters and participants - The orientation scheduled for May 3, 2008, has been cancelled because of school events that were rescheduled by winter snows. Orientation information will be distributed in a frequently asked question format about the beginning of May. Registration is still open for the 2008 course. As of May 10, registration are still limited to the first 60 youth registered and we are currently at 50 registrations in hand. Early bird registration (course at a reduced fee) ended May 3, 2008. Participant application and full payment must be received by that date to qualify. ***
	What's New... (05/10/2008) Updated link to medical form. (04/12/2008) Participant orientation cancellation information was posted. (02/05/2008) Updated banner area with registration reminder. (10/12/2007) Updated 2008 course dates, applications, and other paperwork. (06/08/2007) Updated information on page associated with registration and photo	Course Dates: June 8 - 13, 2008 Orientation: ~~May 3, 2008~~ Paperwork and Forms 2008 Unit Leaders Course Letter Participant/Parent FAQ (coming soon) 2008 Participant's Application 2008 Participant's Scoutmaster Evaluation 2008 Participant's Equipment List Medical Form, Class 1&2 2008 Photo Release Form 2008 Staff Application 2008 Staff Scoutmaster Evaluation 2008 Staff Development Dates Directions to Camp Contact: Training Committee Chair	2007 Course Images are still posted for viewing pleasure. Parents and Scout Leaders - The 2007 photo gallery is still posted for your viewing pleasure. We are looking forward to working with your young leaders this week and look forward to the serving you next year as well. To see images of this year's course, please come visit the photo gallery at this link: photo gallery. Please note, there will be no names of any youth listed. Captions may be there to add a little insight to what is happening. Comments and questions may be sent to the Bear Claw webmaster.

Why National Youth Leadership Training?

There are several reasons, but mainly the material that was being used for Junior Leader Training was over 30 years old and needed to be updated to meet modern times. The old method of leadership that was being taught was a command and control approach. Today, leaders need to understand how to best work with teams, so the new course integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. The new course teaches an individual how to lead themselves and lead others in a team environment. This change aligns the youth training with the adult training that is taught in the Wood Badge of the 21^st Century. BSA wants everyone to speak the same leadership language.

What is Bear Claw NYLT and its goal?

Bear Claw NYLT is an intense week-long youth oriented leadership training experience sponsored by the Miami Valley Council and held at Cricket Holler Scout Camp. Highly qualified youth staff under the supervision of adult advisors conducts the training using the National Youth Leadership Training Course syllabus, as published by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Bear Claw NYLT is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in any other situations demanding leadership of self and leadership of others.

Course Overview

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, events, games, and adventures, NYLT participants will work and play together as they put into action the best that Scouting has to offer.

Bear Claw NYLT models a month in the life of troop – three meetings (one each day for the first three days) leading up to a big outdoor experience (an overnight outpost camp). The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings. Patrols are challenged early in the week to present to the troop at the end of the week their “Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.” While the challenge is designed to have patrols experience the four stages of team development, it will help patrols and individual Scouts internalize the leadership skills and concepts being presented to them along the way. Throughout the course, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course. The patrols will be challenged with many activities and games, including using GPS receivers to participate in a Geocache wide game. The focus of each session is not only knowledge but giving the youth a “Toolbox of Skills” that equips them with the “how” of leadership.

Objectives

Give participants the confidence and knowledge to conduct the troop program in their home units
Provide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development
Create an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law
Give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops
Have fun and experience Scouting at its best

Code Of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct is the Scout Oath and Law.

Participant Requirements and Costs

Be at least 13 years old by January 1st, 2008
Be at least the rank of First Class Scout
Have completed the 7th grade by the start of the course
To be or to soon be a Troop Leader, either Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, or other leadership position.
Obtain Scoutmaster’s recommendation and parents’ approval on the Bear Claw NYLT Participant Application Form.
Provide a current copy of BSA Personal Health and Medical Record – Class 1 & 2.

A complete application package must contain: Participant's Application, Scoutmaster's Evaluation, and a current Medical Form (dated 2008).

The early bird fee is $195.00 which includes all materials, food, and program for the week-long course and must be paid in full by May 3, 2008. After May 3, 2008, the course jumps to $220 per participant. It is suggested that Troops and sponsoring organizations consider contributing all or part of this fee.

How Do I Apply To Attend?

It’s Easy! Ask your Scoutmaster, he or she should have the information about Bear Claw NYLT. You will need to fill out a Participants’ Application Form and submit it with all the requisite signatures to your Scoutmaster, who will complete their necessary forms and submit the completed package to the Miami Valley Council Service Center. All applicable forms can be downloaded from the links at the top of this page, or pick up an application at the Miami Valley Council Service Center.

How Do I Get Additional Information?

Contact the Miami Valley Council Service Center at
(937) 278-4825
or send your question via email to
bearclawnylt@sbcglobal.net


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2007 Course Images are still posted for viewing pleasure.