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If Bigfoot Can Leave No Trace, So Can Scouts!

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On Saturday, March 26, Sara Holtz, Deborah Manhken, and Evelyn Bruno with 15 Scouts and 11 Scouters from all over NCAC got together to talk about the role of the Outdoor Ethics Guide in Scouts BSA. Once known as “Leave No Trace Trainer”, the Outdoor Ethics Guide is a leadership position for a Scout in a Troop that provides Scouts to be in the unique position to help others make choices to reduce impact upon the natural world. You can learn more about the position here: scouting.org/outdoor-programs/outdoor-ethics-guide/

This session of the course was a beta test with many hands-on activities to include: Camp OH NO! A trash timeline, the Generation Game, the Thumb Trick, etc. You can check out more games like these in “Bigfoot’s Playbook” published by the Center for Outdoor Ethics.

The biggest thanks to the following Scouts who helped lead the various Leave No Trace (LNT) activities: Meera, Cayden, Hunter, Alex, and Andrew!!!!

Since this beta test course went so well, there are plans to offer it in various locations across NCAC. Contact Sara (sh12sh34@gmail.com), Deborah (dsmahnken@aol.com), or Evelyn (evelynann.bruno@gmail.com) if your district wants to host this class for OEGs (and Scouts interested in becoming OEG) and their advisors.

 

NYLT Summer Registration Opens Saturday March 5th @ 10AM

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Scouts ready to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) are encouraged to sign up early. Recent courses have filled quickly. Registering as soon as the site opens could ensure a slot on the course of your choice.

2022 Course Schedule:
22-2: June 19-24 @ Camp Snyder, VA
22-3: June 26- July 1 @ Cheltenham, MD
22-4: July 24-29 @ Camp Snyder, VA*
22-5: July 24-29 @ Camp Snyder, VA*
* courses running concurrently

REGISTER HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/082-49373

WHAT IS NYLT?
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting 6-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Scouts who have completed their unit’s introduction to leadership course, have been practicing these skills, and are ready for the next level of training should attend NYLT once they meet all Eligibility Requirements.

FAQ
Q. How quickly will slots fill?
A. While we are never sure, last summer’s courses filled very quickly and Winter course filled in a matter of hours. We have increased the number of participant slots to try and give as many Scouts the opportunity to attend NYLT as possible. We strongly recommend registering early to lock in your slot.

Q. What will your masking, distancing and other covid policies be this summer?
A. We will follow the covid protocols NCAC has in place for Council programs.

Download the 2022 Flyer at:
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/sMxafzMLXN1P8TjPqhar9DYP

Final Winter Leadership Seminar on Tuesday Jan 26@5pm

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Winter Seminar: Strengthening your Program

Tuesday, January 26th @ 5pm
Free Registration – click here!
We’re going to talk about steps youth leaders can take in their Units to create fun and effective programs. We’ll explore character development through themed campouts and talk about making the most of youth leadership roles.

More info:
Leadership Training is one of the four Aims of Scouting. Through these seminars Scouts will have an opportunity to continue their leadership development despite the cancellation of NYLT this winter. Each seminar will be fast-paced and last about 50 minutes. Content is delivered by NYLT staff and is designed to help Scouts develop as leaders. It is recommended, but not required, that participants hold positions of Unit leadership and have attended ILS(T/C/S) or NYLT.

FAQ

Q. Is this an “Online NYLT course?”
A. No. NYLT is a 6-day practical learning experience. We are offering this webinar to help Scouts who have attended NYLT (or are thinking about attending NYLT) focus on a few specific leadership topics in a fast-paced online format.

Q. Who should attend?
A. Scouts from Troops, Crews and Ships in positions of leadership will find it most helpful. There are no prerequisites for the online Seminar. All welcome.

Q. Will you offer this session again?
A. This is currently the only time we are offering the seminar.

Q. Is there a certificate of completion I can share with my Unit Leader?
A. All Scouts will have an opportunity to receive (via email) a certificate of attendance.

Q. May Scouts who are not in NCAC attend this activity?
A. Of course. We will advertise within NCAC primarily but welcome Scouts outside NCAC who wish to explore leadership concepts.

Q. Will these webinars be placed on YouTube?
A. Not likely.

Q. Last summer NCAC also produced online Leadership Seminars. Is the information from those webinars still available?
A. You may download the course notes from any of the Summer Leadership Seminars at: https://www.ncacbsa.org/national-youth-leadership-training-seminars/

Q. When is the next opportunity to take NYLT in NCAC?
A. We are planning our 2021 calendar now. When dates are confirmed and registration opens we will announce on our website, Facebook and over email.

Question? email contact@myNYLT.org

NEW Leadership Seminar: How To Deliver Engaging Unit Meetings Over Zoom

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Based on attendee feedback from our first Seminar, many Scouts are looking for ways to keep their Unit meetings engaging and exciting over Zoom. NYLT Staff are developing a second Leadership Seminar to share tips, tricks and ideas to help you deliver a fun program Scouts will want to attend.

NYLT Staff will offer this live 50-minute webinar on
Tuesday, June 30th @ 5pm
The event is FREE, but space is limited
Register at: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gp-GgpNaSNCYfDNr0G34sw
(Scouters welcome though the target audience is Youth)

FAQ
Q. Is this an “Online NYLT course?”
A. No. NYLT is a 6-day practical learning experience. We are offering this webinar to help Scouts who have attended NYLT (or are thinking about attending NYLT) focus on a few specific leadership topics in a fast-paced online format.

Q. Will this session be offered again?
A. This is currently the only time we are offering this seminar.

Q. Is there a certificate of completion I can share with my Unit Leader?
A. All Scouts will have an opportunity to receive (via email) a certificate of attendance.

Q. May Scouts who are not in NCAC attend this activity?
A. Of course. We will advertise within NCAC primarily but welcome Scouts outside NCAC who wish to explore leadership concepts.

Q. Will these webinars be placed on YouTube?
A. Not currently… but we’re looking into it. No participants are recorded because we use the Zoom “Webinar” package.

Q. When is the next opportunity to take NYLT in NCAC?
A. We are planning on holding courses in 2021, starting with a Winter course running across two 3-day weekends (MLK and Presidents’ Day). Registration typically opens in October but fills quickly. We anticipate running courses in the summer of 2021 as well.

Have questions? Email contact@myNYLT.org!

Register at: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gp-GgpNaSNCYfDNr0G34sw

Summer Leadership Seminar!

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Leadership Training is one of the four Aims of Scouting. Through these seminars Scouts will have an opportunity to continue their leadership development despite the cancellation of NYLT this summer. Each seminar will be fast-paced and last about 50 minutes. Content is delivered by NYLT staff and is designed to help Scouts develop as leaders. It is recommended, but not required, that participants are in a position of Unit leadership and have attended ILS(T/C/S) or NYLT.”

The first seminar will be held this Saturday, June 20th at 5pm. This seminar will focus on Planning for Success: Valuing Your Team & Preparing Small Team Events. All Scouts in leadership positions will benefit from this webinar as it will be covering topics and tools to help you execute your role more effectively. The event is FREE, but space is limited so don’t wait to sign up. Early registration is recommended.

FAQ

  1. Is this an “Online NYLT course?”
    A. No. NYLT is a 6-day practical learning experience. We are offering this webinar to help Scouts who have attended NYLT (or are thinking about attending NYLT) focus on a few specific leadership topics in a fast-paced online format.
  2. Will this session be offered again?
    A. This is currently the only time we are offering this seminar.
  3. Is there a certificate of completion I can share with my Unit Leader?
    A. All Scouts will have an opportunity to receive (via email) a certificate of attendance.
  4. Will these webinars be recorded?
    A. Not currently.
  5. When is the next opportunity to take NYLT in NCAC?
    A. We are planning on holding courses in 2021, starting with a Winter course running across two 3-day weekends (MLK and Presidents’ Day). Registration typically opens in October but fills quickly. We anticipate running courses in the summer of 2021 as well.

Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/y9pre9xc!