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Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is NAYLE?

The new National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an exciting new program of the Philmont Training Center where young men 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 patrol 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 t he 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 troops and council staffs. You will have have exposure 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 troops, districts and councils. And most of all you will learn Life skills for now and the future.

    
         
    How Has the Mission Changed?    
    NYLT now provides the content needed for councils to develop high performing youth training teams. As such, the “train the trainer” elements are now provided to the entire NYLT staff by their council rather than to the select few who attended the old
NJLIC program. NAYLE still provides valuable training ideas; all the excitement, motivation, spirit and enthusiasm remains, with even greater life long leadership skills included.		    
   
 
    
    Who Can Attend?    
   

Scouts must be 14 and not yet 18, hold a troop leadership position and have completed either NYLT or JLTC. Councils may send a council contingent or troops may send their Patrol Leader Council. Concurrent adult training will be available most weeks at Philmont for contingent leaders.

    
         
    Where and When is it?    
   

Sessions will be at the Philmont Training Center’s Rocky Mountain Scout Camp. The 2008 program will be offered June 15-21, June 22-June 28, June 28-July 4, July 5-11, July 13-19, July 20-26, July 27-August 2 and August 3-9. Cost for the program is $320.

    
         
    How Does NAYLE differ from the Old NJIC?    
    NAYLE is an Advanced Leadership Experience in the backcountry.  NJLIC focused on Training Staff for Council Junior Leader Training courses.    
   

 

    
    Do I have to be nominated by my council?    
    No, But your Council Scout Executive must approve (sign) your application. Download an application here.    
         
    What are the course prerequisites?    
    Your troop must offer Troop 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 have attend both courses prior to attending NAYLE..    
         
    What are the physical requirements?    
    There is moderate Physical Activity (Hiking, Camping).  You must be able to pass a Philmont Trek Physical. A Philmont Health and Medical Form 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 troop attend?    
    Yes,  In fact if you register early and they meet the prerequisites, and physical requirements, you may be able to have your whole patrol leaders council 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 $320.  There are 8 sessions as follows: June 15-21, June 22-June 28, June 28-July 4, July 5-11, July 13-19, July 20-26, July 27-August 2 and August 3-9 in 2008.    
         
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