National Youth LeadershipTraining

Items to Bring to NYLT:

 

Participants will be carrying all personal equipment from the registration area to the campsites.  There will also be an overnight camp requiring a short hike to reach.  Participants must not use suitcases, footlockers or trunks.  Large duffels or backpacks are best.  A backpack and appropriate personal gear are required for the overnighter (one night).  Personal gear not required for the overnighter will be stored.

 

The following is a list of items each participant will need to have for the duration of the course.  This list is meant to provide essentials and is not all-inclusive. 

 

• Complete Class A Uniform(s) (two uniforms/shirts are recommended if available)

  • Both long pants & shorts recommended

• Neckerchief & neckerchief slide

• Scout Activity Uniform(s) (change recommended if available)

   Note:  Students will receive two (2) NYLT  T-Shirts.

• Underwear/undergarments (Multiple sets for 6 days)

• Socks (Multiple sets for 6 days + Extra in case of rain)

• Change(s) of clothing

• Shoes or boots suitable for hiking (2 pairs recommended)

• Rain Gear (poncho or rain gear)

• Light Jacket

• Pajamas/sleepwear

• Towel(s) and Wash Cloth

• Shampoo and Body Soap

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste

• Medications in labeled containers (to be given to the Medical ASM)

• Backpack (suitable for overnight hike)

• Sleeping  Bag

• Foam Pad or Air Mattress (suitable for overnight hike)

• Ground Cloth

• Mess Kit with Utensils

• Canteen, Water Bottle or Water Bladder

• Flashlight and spare batteries

• Personal First Aid Kit

• Ballpoint Pen/Pencils

• Boy Scout Handbook

• Watch

• Handkerchiefs

• Sunscreen

• Insect Repellant (will be needed every night)

• Tent requirements:

  • Tents will be provided for all five nights of the course

  • Personal tents are not required for NYLT

 

Optional Items:

• Long Sleeve Shirt – for evenings

• Compass

• Pillow

• Change of shoes

• Camp slippers

• Shower footwear

• Laundry Bag

• Sunglasses

• Religious book(s)

• Books of camp songs, skits, etc.

• Camera and film/memory card, batteries

• Spare flashlight bulb

• Other toiletries

• Pocket notebook

• Matches/firestarter

• Scout Knife

• Gloves (Work)

 

Items NOT to Bring to NYLT:

 

In keeping with a distraction-free camping environment, the following items should not be brought to camp for any reason:

 

• Un-scout-like clothing

• Sheath Knives, Large Blade Knives, or any Fixed Blade Knife

• Electronics (including cell phones, games and MP3/  CD players)

  • Cell phones may be checked with the Staff

  • NOTE: Please inform parents that daily, routine access to personal cell phones should not be expected.

• Fireworks or Aerosol Cans

• Backpacking Stoves – these will be provided as required

• Liquid or Gas Fuel of Any Kind – this will be provided as required

• Glass Bottles

• Weapons