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Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is NAYLE?

The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an exciting program of the Philmont Training Center where young men and women enhance their leadership skills in the Philmont Backcountry. Scouts will expand upon the team building and ethical decision making skills learned in National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). NAYLE uses elements of the Philmont Ranger Training as well as advanced Search and Rescue skills to teach leadership, teamwork and the lessons of selfless service. NAYLE will offer Scouts an unforgettable backcountry wilderness experience where they live leadership and teamwork, using the core elements of NYLT to make their leadership skills intuitive.
 
What Can I Expect?
  The Philmont leadership is committed to making NAYLE a very special experience. You will live in a team setting at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp where they use their leadership skills to resolve exciting and challenging backcountry situations. The week will conclude with a closing challenge for each Scout to build upon the legacy of Waite Phillips, the benefactor of the Philmont Scout Ranch.		    
         
    What Will I Take Home from NAYLE?    
   

You will take home the skill, ability, and motivation to be a dynamic and effective leader gained through advanced, practical applications of NYLT skills. You will also learn Innovative techniques to deliver NYLT skills to units and council staffs. You will be exposed to Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through Philmont’s unique environment. You will develop a Personal written commitment (sent to the council) to apply fresh skills and ideas to your units, districts and councils. And most of all you will learn Life skills for now and the future.

    
         
    How Has the NAYLE Changed?    
    NAYLE is now open to young men and women who are registered in a troop, team or crew. A NYLT to NAYLE bridge course is available HERE for those Venturers that have yet been able to take NYLT. This course can be offered by a local council to serve those attending NAYLE. Otherwise this can serve as a self paced orientation of the NYLT skills that should be reviewed with a council NYLT volunteer leader.    
       
    Who Can Attend?    
   

Scouts must be 14 and not yet 21, from Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing units and hold a unit leadership position and have completed NYLT. A NYLT to NAYLE bridge course is available HERE for those Venturing youth that have not been able to take NYLT. Councils may send a council contingent or units may send their youth leadership teamsl. Concurrent adult training will be available most weeks at Philmont for contingent leaders.

    
         
    Where and When is it?    
   

Philmont Sessions will be at the Philmont Training Center’s Rocky Mountain Scout Camp. The 2012 program will be offered June 17-23, June 24-30, July 7-13, July 22-28, July 29- August 4 and August 5-11. Cost for the program is $355. Please note that the NAYLE session numbers are not the same as the PTC week numbers. Refer to the Calender to see the NAYLE session numbers and the PTC week numbers.
There are also NAYLE courses being offered in the Western, Central and Northeast Regions.
See The Regional Course Flyer for more information.
Western Region: Camp Tamarancho, Marin Council; July 10 - July 14, 2012
Central Region: S-F Scout Ranch, Greater St. Louis Area Council; July 29 - August 3, 2012
Northeast Region: Onteora Scout Reservation, Theo. Roosevelt Council August 5 - August 10, 2012

   
         
    Do I have to be nominated by my council?    
    No, you just login to MyScouting and register. Register Online here.    
         
    What are the course prerequisites?    
    Your unit must offer Unit Leadership Training and your Council Youth Leader Training Course (What ever it is called) must use the NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training Syllabus).  You must attend both courses prior to attending NAYLE..    
         
    What are the physical requirements?    
    There is moderate Physical Activity (Hiking, Camping).  You must be able meet the National Health Form Part D requirements. A Nationalt Health and Medical Form Parts A, B, C and D must be submitted.    
         
    Is there a lot of classroom time?    
    There is NO indoor classroom time.  Skill sessions are conducted in the Field and Leadership reflections are at the scenario sites.    
         
    What is the content of the course?    
    The Leadership skills are based on the skills you learned in your Council Youth Leadership Training Course.  The outdoor skills are based on elements of Philmont Ranger Training.    
         
    Can several members of the same unit attend?    
    Yes,  In fact if you register early and they meet the prerequisites, and physical requirements, you may be able to have your entire unit youth leadership attend the NAYLE experience!    
         
    What should I bring?    
    A full equipment list will be provided when you register but plan on a backpack, tent, basic camping equipment and clothing for a week.    
         
    What does it cost?    
    The cost is $355.  There are 6 sessions at Philmont in 2012 as follows:June 17-23, June 24-30, July 7-13, July 22-28, July 29- August 4 and August 5-11. There are also a Regional NAYLE course being held in the Western Region July 10- 14, Central Region July 29 - August 3 and the Northeast Region August 5 - 10. See the Regional Course Flyer for more information.    
         
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