Troop NR18
Roles & Responsibilities
Youth Leadership Positions Available
Senior Patrol Leader
Responsibilities
runs all camp youth meetings, events, and activities
runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings
appoints other Troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster
assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders
assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training
sets a good example
wears the Scout uniform correctly
lives by the Scout Oath and Law
shows Scout spirit
Training Required:
Den Chief Training
Camp Orientation
Optional Training:
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Position Requirements:
There are a few requirements you must meet to be considered for the role of SPL or ASPL.
Hold rank of at least 1st Class or equivalent
Venturing Pathfinder or Sea Scout Able Rank
Held or currently hold a position of responsibility within their Troop or Crew
Be at least 14 years of age at the start of camp. 13 with a parent volunteering full time in camp
Signed copy of the Code of the 2025 Code of Conduct
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Responsibilities:
helps the senior patrol leader lead opening & closing ceremonies, final day program, and other activities
runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader
helps train and supervise the Den Chiefs (Program Areas and Dens)
serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council
sets a good example
wears the Scout uniform correctly
lives by the Scout Oath and Law
shows Scout spirit
lends a hand controlling the dens and building den spirit
Training Required:
Den Chief Training
Camp Orientation
Optional Training:
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Position Requirements:
There are a few requirements you must meet to be considered for the role of SPL or ASPL.
Hold rank of at least 1st Class or equivalent
Venturing Pathfinder or Sea Scout Able Rank
Held or currently hold a position of responsibility within their Troop or Crew
Be at least 14 years of age at the start of camp. 13 with a parent volunteering full time in camp
Signed copy of 2025 Code of Conduct
Den Chief
Responsibilities
knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting
serves as the activities assistant at camp
sets a good example through attitude and uniforming
is a friend to the members of the den
helps lead daily den activities at camp
helps the den in its part of the opening and closing ceremonies
receives training from camp with the assistance of the PLC
takes Den Chief Training
encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible
encourages Webelos Scouts to join a Scout troop upon graduation
helps the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.
wears the camp uniform correctly
lives by the Scout Oath and Law
shows Scout spirit
Training Required:
Den Chief Training
Camp Orientation
Optional Training:
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Position Requirements:
Signed copy of 2025 Code of Conduct
At least 2nd Class or equivalent in Venturing or Sea Scouts.
Scouts and non-Scouts volunteering below 12 years of age must be accompanied with an full time adult volunteer. Exception is if the youth served last year as a volunteer in camp.
Youth Volunteer
Responsibilities
knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting
serves as the activities assistant at camp
sets a good example through attitude and uniforming
helps lead program activities at camp
receives training from camp with the assistance of the PLC
takes Den Chief Training
wears the camp uniform correctly
lives by the Scout Oath and Law
shows Scout spirit
Training Required:
Den Chief Training
Camp Orientation
Optional Training:
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Position Requirements:
Signed copy of 2025 Code of Conduct
At least 2nd Class or equivalent in Venturing or Sea Scouts.
Scouts and non-Scouts volunteering below 12 years of age must be accompanied with an full time adult volunteer. Exception is if the youth served last year as a volunteer in camp.