Prerequisites

• Youth

  • Fourteen Years of Age
  • Attended NYLT, the old Orion JLT course, or the equivalent of either course in another council
  • Scoutmaster recommendation

• Adult

  • Experience working with youth
  • Willing to allow a highly motivated youth staff to demonstrate leadership skills while mentoring behind the scenes
  • Wood Badge a plus but not a requirement

Expectations

• Participate fully in the extensive staff development program
• Wear a complete BSA field uniform
• Agree to conduct yourself according to the values in the Scout Oath and Scout Law at all times

Cost

• Your expenses include getting to and from staff development and your uniforms.  There is no course fee for those selected to staff.

Staff Schedule

• Someone may staff either or both courses as they desire.  The staff development sessions are combined for both courses, as many Scouts will work both.
• Staff development requires several Friday night to Saturday night weekends.  In addition, there are preparation and clean-up periods before and after each session.
• See either the staff application or information sheet for specific dates and times.