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WHAT IS VENTURING?

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Venturing is a new "old" program of the Boy Scouts of America. Originally part of the Exploring Division, it finally came into its own in 1998. It has become the fastest growing program of the BSA. Young adults have found through the Venturing program the outlet they have been looking for in their age group.
It has been an exciting time of fast growth and great learning experiences. The Venturing youth cabinet is in a unique position to promote this exciting program through their active involvement in their regions and throughout the United States.
There are continued misconceptions about what Venturing is all about. Venturing is not for young boys and girls but rather for young adults. They are able to do more and go further as a Venturer or Sea Scout in a Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship.
Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing provides the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun program full of adventure and challenges, acquire leadership skills, and to take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting.
As part of the national Venturing youth cabinet, you will be able to help advance Venturing as well as promote the idea that the Venturing program is for YOUNG ADULTS who want a broader experience in leadership, vocations, and hobbies.


 

 

Cool Patches!

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When you recruit a friend to Scouting, we will send you a Centennial Recruiter patch that very few will own. So, tell all your friends at school about the cool stuff you do in your pack and troops, get them to sign up and earn this very cool patch today!

BE A REPORTER

News Reporter BadgeWe are looking for short articles and stories from you. You can add photos or even drawings. Your work can earn credit for the Scout News Reporter Patch. Talk to your unit leader for details. If want to publish a story CLICK HERE to begin.

 

 
 
 

VENTURING ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing. Effective May 1, 2010 the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age remains under 21 years of age.

Click to read frequently asked questions regarding this change.

Click to find out more about Venturing




ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

A variety of awards are available to Venturers who accomplish specific achevements. These awards include:

  • Venturing Bronze Award
  • Venturing Gold Award
  • Venturing Silver Award
  • Venturing Ranger Award
  • Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award
  • Quest Award
  • TRUST Award
  • Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement Award

Recognition Awards
Other awards designed to provide recognition for youth and adults include:

  • Venturing Leadership Award
  • Venturing Advisor Award of Merit
  • Young American Award

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