What IsIt?

Venturing is the young adult program of the BSA

for men and women 14 through 20 years of age.

Local community organizations,

professional organizations, churches, and civic

groups sponsor Venturing Crews.

The Venturing Program isis designed to build character, promote

citizenship, and develop personalAnd mental fitness.

SPECIFIC GOALS:

1 - To gain practical experience.

2 - To engage in a program of activities centered on leadership, service,

social activities, fitness, the outdoors, and citizenship.

3 – To experience positive leadership and to be given opportunities

to take on leadership roles.

4 – To have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring

and fun environment.

SO, WHAT DO YOU DO INVENTURING?

VENTURING MOTTO: “BE PREPARED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!”

CAVING/CAVE EXPLORATION

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP

DEVELOP TEAMWORK

CAMPING

ORIENTEERING

JUST HAVING FUN

SHOOTING SPORTS

SNOW SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL

CLIMBING

MOUNTAIN BIKING

KAYAKING

RAFTING

FELLOWSHIP

PERSONAL GROWTH

SAILING

BIKING

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

ADULT INTER-ACTION

EQUESTRIAN

BACKPACKING

HOBBIES

BOWLING

COMMUNITY SERVICE

WATER SPORTS

AND MANY MORE!

COUNCILS OFFERING VENTURING PROGRAM

HIGHADVENTURE

BASES

VENTURING OATH

As a Venturer,I promise to do my duty to GodAnd help strengthen America,

To help others,And to seek truth, fairness,And adventure in our world.

VENTURING CODE

As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions

of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal

sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that

seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

ADVANCMENTThe Venturing program also

offers a pathway for personal development; encourage Venturers to learn, grow and serve; and to recognize the high level of achievement of Venturers who acquire Venturing skills.

BRONZE AWARD

Can be earned in each

of five areas:Arts and HobbiesOutdoorSportsReligious LifeSea Scouting

GOLD AWARD

After earning one Bronze Award, provide 12 mos. ofleadership, met six

personal goals, organize two

events,and attend a district,

council, region or national event.

SILVER AWARD

After earning the Gold Award,

develop additional proficiencies

in various skill areas, provide

leadership and complete VLSC,

and participate in the Ethics

in Action program.

ADVANCED AWARDS

Four of the five areas forthe Bronze Award now

haveAdvanced award

programs:Outdoor – RangerSports – QuestReligious Life – T.R.U.S.T.Sea Scouting -

Quartermaster

LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Recognition for bothyouth and adults at

thecouncil, region and national level.

VENTURINGThrives in a Council when:

Local leadership makes it a priority Crews are served in districts/area

that help provide programs. Infrastructure and support is

available; training, roundtables or VOA, commissioners, and facilities.

EXPERIENCE VENTURING

249,000+ Venturers*

20,000+ Crews*

MEMBERSHIP

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL VENTURING PROGRAMSEXIST IN THE SOUTH AND WEST REGIONS

* 2005

TEENAGERS MAKE GOOD LEADERS… ..WHEN THE ADULTS GET OUT OF THEIR WAY

..AND LOVE THE FLEXIBILITY OF VENTURING!

Co-ed crews foster mature, responsible and respectful relationships.

Crews may be aligned with a Scout Troop to keep the older boys active.

14-20 year old Boys act differently in a coed setting

VS

how they act in an all-male setting

CREWS DO NOT HAVE TO BE COED

RESOURCES

SOURCES

This presentation was developed fromthe opening program for VENUTURING at the PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER along with

photos form various Crew websites.

VENTURING MOTTO:

“BE PREAPARED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX”

…..Jim Hunter, Advisor, Crew 43Three Fires Council