If you have not yet completed the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT), please note that the current Youth Protection Training (YPT) will expire on May 31, 2026.
Technology can be our friend. But we all know the servers can get bogged down. DO NOT wait till the last minute to take Safeguarding Youth Training.
To access the updated training, log in to your my.scouting.org account. A link to the SYT course is located on the right side of the homepage.
YPT is now SYT – Safeguarding Youth Training! 
Scouting America’s most essential training has a brand-new name and a fresh new look. What was previously known as Youth Protection Training (YPT) is now called Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) – and it’s more relevant than ever.
Greater focus on Scouting’s SAFE initiative Updated insights on technology and online threats Features real volunteers in real Scouting environments“Scouting is extremely safe when we follow our protocols as designed,” says Chief Safeguarding Officer Glen Pounder, who introduced the new training at the 2025 National Annual Meeting. “The aim is to empower all of our great Scouting families to enjoy the magic of Scouting in a safe way.”
SYT is available now on my.Scouting!