National Leadership Seminar

The NLS is a weekend conference focused on the skills and attributes of leadership. The program enhances the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community. The weekend format complements the longer, more detailed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program (for youth) and Wood Badge program (for adults). During the seminar, participants make an “expedition plan” to outline how they will address a pressing issue in their school, chapter, lodge, or other focus area. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside of the Scouting program.

Developing Youth Leadership Conference

The DYLC will deepen an adviser’s capacity to develop youth leadership within the lodge and chapter. Conference topics will include fostering a growth mindset, promoting resilience, providing constructive feedback that leads to changes in youth behavior and creating a life-long coaching/mentoring relationship. Conference participants will gain insights necessary to successfully coach youth as they apply the leadership skills they gained during the National Leadership Seminar.

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will move participants beyond lodge mechanics and operations toward establishing a lodge and chapter culture that grows youth who are capable of establishing goals, building teams, and guiding the lodge’s work. Prior participation in the National Leadership Seminar is encouraged, but not required.

How Much:

• $225 (Muscogee Lodge Financial Assistance is available for this event. Click here for additional information and to complete an application.

When to Come / How to get there:

• Registration begins at 6:00 pm and the event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm on January 26th. The seminars will conclude at 1:15 pm on Sunday afternoon.
• Depending on the level of participation, carpool transportation may be arranged.
• Location: Double Tree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210

Important Details:

• Participation in NLS or DYLC must be approved by the Lodge Adviser and Council Scout Executive. If for some reason you are not approved or there are no remaining slots available, you will receive a full refund.
• Bring or email a current, complete, and signed BSA Medical Form (Part A & B – no doctor signature required). A BSA Medical Form is valid for 12 months from the date it was signed.
• Dinner is NOT provided Friday night. Please eat before you arrive, bring a bag dinner, or if traveling with the group bring money for a stop along the way.

What to Bring:

• Personal toiletries
• Medications (if applicable) – Inform those in charge of check-in on Friday night if you have prescribed medications.
• Pen and notepaper
• Spending money for the OA trading post and religious service offering
• Full BSA field uniform with OA sash
• Laptop, tablet, or another smart device
• Scout Activity Uniform (Scout T-Shirt, Polo, etc)
• Change of clothes
• Great attitude