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NAYLE

  • 2025 Fee: $595

  • 6 Days and Nights
  • Register: By individual
  • Season: Summer
  • Age: 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and
    not yet 18 (for Scouts BSA) or 21 (for Sea Scouts and Venturers.)
  • Crew Size: Provisional patrol will be organized upon arrival at Philmont
  • Leadership: Leadership and Youth Protection provided by Philmont
  • Prerequisite: All participants must have completed NYLT.
  • Registration: Anytime
  • Information Flyer: Click Here

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is the ultimate experience where young men and women can enhance their leadership skills through team building, ethical decision-making, problem solving and service to others. The NAYLE program takes place at the Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp, approximately 8 miles from base camp and situated in the beautiful foothills viewing Urraca Mesa and Crater Peak. The youth participants will camp in a team setting that enables them to use their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations. The week concludes with a closing challenge for each Scout to use what they’ve learned in service to others.

Participant outcomes may include:

  • The skill, ability and motivation to become a dynamic and effective leader through advanced, practical application of NYLT skills
  • The ability to function well in team or group situations
  • Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a national program 
  • Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home

Who May Participate?

To be able to participate in NAYLE, participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Successful completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Crews or Ships (ILST or ILSC) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). 
  • Be in top physical condition; a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A-B-C is required. Particpants must meet BMI requirements as listed on Part C, and be able to hike 3 miles with a 35 pound pack.
  • Be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouts BSA) or 21 (for Sea Scouts and Venturers.)
  • Hold a unit leadership position. 

Registration Instructions

Philmont Training Center (PTC) is using a new registration system for NAYLE and PLC for 2025 that will make registering easier.

Here are a few things to know before you start registration:

  • You will need to make sure you have your BSA ID number to get through this registration process. The new system will check to see your name, date of birth and BSA ID Number all match.
  • If you are a faculty adult registering there are a few questions you may think don’t need to be answered, but to move forward you will need to answer them. EX: Grade Completed – should enter highest grade you completed or NYLT Completion Date- Enter a month, date and year.
  • The deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot.
  • The only payment option in the new registration system is eCheck. You will need your routing and account number to complete this process.
  • You will see two sections for Routing Number and two sections for Account Number, that is there as a verification, please enter your numbers twice to assure you entered the correct number.
  • You will receive a confirmation email which will include instructions for login to your personal account.
  • Your login will give you access to manage your account, payments and make updates.
Click Here to Register

2025 Schedule

Session 1: June 15 – 21

Session 2: June 22 – June 28

Session 3: June 29 – July 5

Session 4: July 6 – 12

Session 5: July 13 – 19

Session 6: July 20 – 26

Deposit

A payment of at least $300 is due when you complete the online application, with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival. However, be aware that only registrations paid in full are considered complete registrations. The cancellation fee of $300 is nonrefundable. 

NAYLE Guidebook

The NAYLE Guidebook covers the details of your course including arrival details, what to expect, and what to bring for NAYLE. 

2025 NAYLE Guidebook

Be a NAYLE Ambassador!

Be a NAYLE ambassador in your council. Help promote NAYLE by downloading and distributing the NAYLE Flyer.

Video edited by Shreemann P.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are available for NAYLE participants. LEARN MORE

Shuttle Information

Shuttle service is available to Philmont from Denver, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque airports. Please refer to Getting to Philmont under the Planning Your Visit tab for the shuttle forms. These shuttles are not available for 12-day, 9-day, 7-day, or cavalcade crews. 

Please note that the shuttle servicing Denver and Colorado Springs cannot transport a Scout with “unaccompanied minor” airline status.