About Grey Wolf Youth Leader Training

National Youth Leader Training

Grey Wolf is our council's National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). The course is designed around a model troop/crew's month.

• The unit is led by a youth staff trained to provide counseling and mentoring
• Adult leadership is present, but the unit is run by the well-trained youth staff
• Youth completing the course return to their units ready to lead and more excited for Scouting

Grey Wolf Overview

A one-week program for male and female First Class Scouts and Venturers held in June and July, at Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp, it replicates the first three weeks of typical unit operations, including patrol leader's council meetings, troop/crew meetings, patrol meetings, and planning for a big event. Becoming a better leader is the theme, but many aspects apply to daily life.

Core Skills Presented at Grey Wolf

• Communicating
• Vision
• Goals
• Preparing Plans
• Staging of Team Development
• Problem Solving
• The Leading Edge
• The Teaching Edge
• Resolving Conflicts
• Making Ethical Decisions
• Leading Yourself

Skills Developed at Grey Wolf

• Giving Presentations
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Scout Skills
• Troop/Crew Operations

You'll need the desire to make a long-term commitment to master the skills and tools to benefit your troop or crew. Grey Wolf is unlike any other Scout camp. You won't work on merit badges, advancement, or have daily swims. You'll play a lot of games and do fun activities (like geocaching) that promote team-building. Get ready for a fast-paced week and prepare to learn for yourself and your unit.

How to Register for Grey Wolf

Scoutmasters/Advisors will be given the opportunity to nominate up to three Scouts/Venturers for Grey Wolf in an online registration. Space is limited to 320 youth over the 4 one-week sessions of Grey Wolf. We plan to give every troop/crew in the council at least one spot per year. Depending on how many units apply, some units may be offered a second or third spot.

Check for this year's calendar dates and additional information on this page for the next Grey Wolf sessions.

Submit Nomination Here

Who to Send

Send someone who wants to go and will be leading their troop/crew when they return home. Send someone who sets a good example for others. Send the right Scout, for the right reasons, and you'll be happy you did.