Advanced Trainings

Scouting provides some of the best training for both youth and adults. The skills you'll learn at our courses are relevant not just in Scouting, but will make you a better all-around leader!

Check out the Leader Development page for standard trainings.

National youth leadership training

Often called NYLT, this is the current youth leadership development training offered by the Boy Scouts of America. The program is conducted over one week for Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts.

Wood Badge

A Scouting leadership program and the related award for adult leaders. Wood Badge courses aim to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement.

Wilderness First Aid

Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two-and-a-half days. If you like are going on a High Adventure activity, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.