National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Tomahawk 2012
For Boy Scouts & Venturers
Course Overview
The course models a month in the life of a troop – three meetings (one each day for the first three days) all leading up to a big outdoor experience. The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leader 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 them go through 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 focus of each session is not only knowledge but giving the youth a “Toolbox of Skills’ that equips them with the “how.”
Objectives
- Give participants knowledge and confidence to be leaders in their troop and in their personal lives.
- Provide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development and how those elements relate to being a leader.
- Guide the participants through the stages of team development.
- Create an environment of Scouting fun and fellowship 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.
Who May Attend?
Each Scout who attends must have a good working knowledge of basic Scout skills.
Boy Scout must be: 13 years old, First Class (or higher) and have a Scoutmaster’s recommendation.
Venture Scout must have the Scout skills of a First Class Scout and have a Crew Advisor’s recommendation. NYLT (Tomahawk) is open to either male or female Venture Scouts.
What are the Dates?
All participants must attend an orientation at Camp Birch on May 12. Tomahawk 2012 will begin June 10 and conclude June 16.
Applications are due April 14 to receive the early bird discount. No applications will be accepted after May 20 or once the course is filled (whichever is first). We have space for 40 Scouts in 2012.
What is the Location?
Tecumseh Council will hold Tomahawk 2012 Training at Camp Birch.
What is the Cost?
The Early Bird cost for the 7 day training conference is $190 per Scout before April 17 and $220 per Scout until May 20. This includes all food, camping equipment, and training materials. Full payment must accompany each reservation. We have a very limited number of scholarships available.
Who Can We Contact for More Information?
Contact the Tomahawk 2012 Scoutmaster:
Chuck Forsythe
(937) 429-5866
cforsythe3@sbcglobal. net