February 6, 2026

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2026 - Storer NYLT

NYLT is a week-long outdoor leadership training program for youth leaders developed by the Boy Scouts of America and conducted by Spirit of Adventure Council and other councils around the country. A highly trained youth staff under the supervision of adult advisors set the example in modeling the core learning and leadership messages of the National BSA NYLT syllabus. Scouts must be 13 or completed 8th grade and have reached the rank of 1st class or have unit leader's recommendation to attend. Held at T.L. Storer, Barnstead, NH - June 28-July 3

$495.00

Silver Beaver Nominations

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to support The Spirit of Adventure Council? If so, we invite you to recognize their hard work and dedication by nominating them for the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. This award is the highest recognition that a council can bestow upon a volunteer, and is given to those who have made significant contributions to the Scouting program at a council level.

To submit a nomination, simply fill out the Silver Beaver nomination form and send it to Angela at Angela.Rzeszut@scouting.org by March 31st. We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding efforts of those who have made a positive impact on Scouting in our community. Thank you for your support!

COMING SOON – March 14^th!

READY SCOUT is coming to New England Base Camp! March 14^th we will be offering a Ready Scout Day where youth can earn the required merit badges. Check our newsletter next week for more details, the merit badges being offered and how to register.

The READY SCOUT program is designed for Spirit of Adventure Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts who wish to focus on Emergency Preparedness and learning to help themselves, their families, and their community “Be Prepared” before, during and after emergencies and disasters.

Scouts and Venture Scouts who choose to work towards their READY SCOUT initiative MUST complete six merit badges (three required and three optional) and complete one emergency preparedness response training. Upon completing the requirements, their Scoutmaster or Venture Crew Leader will contact the council in writing advising of the accomplishment. A special READY SCOUT patch and Council certificate recognizing their accomplishments will be awarded.

A prehistoric adventure begins…

When you invite our staff paleontologist to your Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby, or (Family attended) Pack meeting to discuss an issue of enormous proportions!

So I request any adult to ask, beg, plead, pressure or cajole their Committee Chairs and or Cubmasters to use the form below to book your big loud and enthusiastic guest speaker!!!

https://form.jotform.com/253283288816063