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National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
6 Days and Nights
Register by individual
Summer
Registration Coming soon
Prerequisite :All participants must have completed NYLT.
Age: 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouting America) or 21 (for Sea Scouts and Venturers.)

Fee: $645 (2026)

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, in the beautiful foothills, with views of Urraca Mesa and Crater Peak. The youth participants will camp in teams, enabling them to apply their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations.

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
2026 Registration
2026 Registration Coming Soon
Living the Adventure

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 http://resources/preparing-for-philmont/health-medical-records/(NYLT). 

 

 

  • Be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouting America) or 21 (for Sea Scouts and Venturers.)

 

  • Hold a unit leadership position. 
Registration Instructions

Here are a few things to know before you start registration

  • You will need to make sure you have your Scouting America ID number to get through this registration process. The new system will check to see your name, date of birth and Scouting America 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 $325 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.
Registration Instructions

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

  • You will need to make sure you have your Scouting America ID number to get through this registration process. The new system will check to see your name, date of birth and Scouting America 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 $325 is required to hold your spot.
  • 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.
2026 Session Dates

Session 1

 June 14 – 20

Session 2

June 21 – 27

Session 3

 June 28 – July 4

Session 4

 July 5 – 11

Session 5

 July 12 – 18

Session 6

 July 19 – 25

Deposit

A payment of at least $325 is due upon completing the online application, with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival. However, be aware that only paid-in-full registrations are considered complete. The $325 cancellation fee is nonrefundable. 

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are available for NAYLE participants. LEARN MORE

NAYLE Guidebook

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

Click Here – 2026 NAYLE Guidebook 

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.

NAYLE Flyer

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