Safeguarding Youth Training

Scouting takes the safety of all youth in its programs very seriously. Strict rules are in place to serve as barriers to abuse.

To ensure the barriers to abuse are respected and a culture of safety is maintained at all times, every adult (age 18+) who goes on a Scout overnight trip is required to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT), which prior to 2024 was called Youth Protection Training (YPT).

SYT certification must be renewed every year. The training can be taken online and take about 90 minutes the first year, and 15 minutes for the “refresher course” in following years. The training does not have to be completed in one sitting; you can pause and come back to complete the training later.

How to take SYT

1. Login to your account on my.scouting.org

2. On the Home page, find the SYT shield logos:

3. Click the appropriate logo to take the training in English or Spanish.

4. Take (or retake) all four training modules in order. The last module is a test which you must pass to get credit for the course.

5. After completing all four modules and passing the test, it is recommended to download and save a local copy of your SYT completion certificate (PDF).

How To Check Your YPT Status and Download Your YPT Certificate

If, at any time, you need to check your SYT status or download a copy of your most recent SYT completion certificate, login to my.scouting.com.

From the Home page, click the My Training link. Your SYT status should appear at the top of the My Training page: