What Is It?

1. What Is It?

2. Venturing is the young adult program of the BSA for men and women 14 through 20 years of age.

3. Local community organizations, professional organizations, churches, and civic groups sponsor Venturing Crews.

4. The Venturing Program is is designed to build character, promote citizenship, and develop personal And mental fitness.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. SO, WHAT DO YOU DO IN VENTURING?

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

9. CAVING/CAVE EXPLORATION

10. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

11. EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP

12. DEVELOP TEAMWORK

13. CAMPING

14. ORIENTEERING

15. JUST HAVING FUN

16. SHOOTING SPORTS

17. SNOW SPORTS

18. VOLLEYBALL

19. CLIMBING

20. MOUNTAIN BIKING

21. KAYAKING

22. RAFTING

23. FELLOWSHIP

24. PERSONAL GROWTH

25. SAILING

26. BIKING

27. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

28. ADULT INTER-ACTION

29. EQUESTRIAN

30. BACKPACKING

31. HOBBIES

32. BOWLING

33. COMMUNITY SERVICE

34. WATER SPORTS

35. AND MANY MORE! HIGH ADVENTURE BASES COUNCILS OFFERING VENTURING PROGRAM

36. VENTURING OATH As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God And help strengthen America, To help others, And to seek truth, fairness, And adventure in our world.

37. 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.

38. ADVANCMENT • The 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.

39. BRONZE AWARD Can be earned in each of five areas: Arts and Hobbies Outdoor Sports Religious Life Sea Scouting

40. GOLD AWARD After earning one Bronze Award, provide 12 mos. of leadership, met six personal goals, organize two events, and attend a district, council, region or national event.

41. 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.

42. ADVANCED AWARDS Four of the five areas for the Bronze Award now have Advanced award programs: Outdoor – Ranger Sports – Quest Religious Life – T.R.U.S.T. Sea Scouting - Quartermaster

43. LEADERSHIP AWARDS Recognition for both youth and adults at the council, region and national level.

44. Thrives 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. VENTURING

45. EXPERIENCE VENTURING

46. MEMBERSHIP 20,000+ Crews* 249,000+ Venturers* * 2005 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL VENTURING PROGRAMS EXIST IN THE SOUTH AND WEST REGIONS

47. TEENAGERS MAKE GOOD LEADERS… ..WHEN THE ADULTS GET OUT OF THEIR WAY ..AND LOVE THE FLEXIBILITY OF VENTURING!

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

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

50. 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