ILST is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities.

• ILST is a one-day course offered by the Troop as needed.

S.E.A.L.S. is a leadership course for younger Scouts, ages 11-14, to prepare them for leadership positions in the Troop. During the S.E.A.L.S. weekend at Belk Scout Camp, Scouts learn skills such as communicating, taking notes, and planning effective meetings. By the conclusion of the course, Scouts have created a "contract" - a unique agreement each Scout makes to improve their home unit by achieving his SMART goal.

• S.E.A.L.S. is a Friday evening -Sunday morning course held twice per year (March and November) and each Troop can send two Scouts per course. Scouts must have completed ILST to attend. Learn more here and let the Scoutmaster know if you are interested in attending.

NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program for older Scouts, ages 14-20, who have completed ILST and are currently or will soon hold senior leadership positions in the Troop. NYLT focuses on the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

• NYLT is a week-long course held once every year in the summer at Belk Scout Camp. Each Troop can send two Scouts per year, and participation is by invitation of the Scoutmaster. Learn more here.

NAYLE is an exciting program that enhances leadership skills and expands upon the team-building and ethical decision-making skills learned in National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). NAYLE is for older Scouts, ages 14-20, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and selfless service, using the core elements of NYLT to help youth strengthen these skills. 

• NAYLE is a week-long course held at all four national high-adventure bases (Philmont, Summit, Sea Base, and Northern Tier). Scouts must have completed NYLT to participate. Learn more here.

The Youth Protection program is a set of standards, guidelines and training developed by the Boy Scouts of America to eliminate opportunities for the abuse of youth members. 

• Youth Protection Training is offered online and must be completed by all adult leaders in Troop 144 every other year. 

This is a fun-filled program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to master and teach the basic camping skills required for Tenderfoot to First Class. This Course is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to receive the Trained Patch and attend Wood Badge. Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools, learn about ropes, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking, and packing techniques, nature identification, and Outdoor Ethics. 

• OLS is a Saturday-Sunday course offered at Belk Scout Camp in March and November every year.

Tom Howard Kevin Ellis Joe Balent

Catherine Howard Leslie Barden Kathy Peniston

Gary Snyder Ron Fish

Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America. The focus is on leadership, where leadership techniques and skills are shared with participants to enable them to become better leaders not only in Scouting but in their personal lives as well. The objective is to demonstrate the aims and methods of Scouting through the presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and a variety of activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team development theory. Additionally, participants enjoy the fellowship of sharing with other Scouters, while having a great deal of fun.  

• Wood Badge is a five-day course offered over two weekends at Belk Scout Camp. It is generally offered once every 12-18 months.

2012: Joe Balent, Jenise Tate

2013: Catherine Howard

2014: Tom Howard

2022: Leslie Barden