I attended NYLT as a 13 year-old Star Scout in 2006. I now am a member of Patriots Path Council's NYLT Staff and staffed 2 courses as a Troop Guide in 2007 and back on staff in 2008 as a senior Stafff member. From a staff point of view I feel that the scouts that get the most out of it are at least 14. I think the only time to send 13 year olds are when you have a very young troop and you need those boys to be the next SPL or ASPLs. Many troops will not send 13 year olds to the course because they understand this. Please post what you think or send me a private message if you have any mor
