- Be registered in a Scouts BSA Troop, Venture Crew, Varsity Team, or Sea Scout Ship
- Scouts BSA and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Rank and 13 years old but not more than 18 years old at the start of the course
- Venture and Sea Scouts must be at least 14 years old but not more than 21 years old at start of course
- Must hold a unit leadership position or expect to be in one in the near future
- Have a recommendation from the Scoutmaster, or Venturing or Sea Scout Adviser
- Have parental permission to attend
- Agree to follow the NYLT Code of Conduct, Youth Protection Guidelines, GNYC Camp Rules, Outdoor Code and Scout Oath and Law
- Have basic camping, cooking and hiking skills
- Obtain and submit a standard ABC Medical Form with current physical exam upon arrival at the course
- Must commit to and attend the entire course, because of the team structure used, late arrivals and early departures are not acceptable.
