 Venturing is the young adult program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who have completed the eigth grade, are at least 14 and are not yet 21. Youth members of Venturing are called Venturers; adult leaders are called Advisors. The youth leader is called a president. A unit is called a crew.
What a Venturing crew does is limited only by the imagination and involvement of the adult and youth leaders and members of the crew: climb a mountain, teach disabled people to swim, produce a play, and/or pursue the Ranger, Quest and/or Silver awards.
Teen Leaders' Council in Old Baldy Council is a councilwide group of Venturing youth officers. With council approval and under the direction of an adult advisor, the Teen Leaders' Council plans councilwide Venturing activities.
Awards in Venturing provide youth with the opportunity to focus on areas of their interest. There are a series of three awards, the Bronze, Gold, and Silver Awards, which can be earned in sequence by all Venturers, no matter their specialty; the Ranger Award, which is specifically for Outdoor/High Adventure activity; the Quest Award, which is specifically for Fitness and Sports; and within a year, a new religious award.
Additionally, councils, areas/regions, and the BSA National Council can present the Venturing Leadership Award to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code (application form).
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Events & Activities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Troops and Crews
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Will Venturing steal older boys from the troop? |
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The Boy Scouts of America would like to keep youth involved in the program as long as possible. Boys Scout troops lose many young men at the age of 14 or 15. Venturing provides a teenage program that can keep them involved. Venturing advancement requires that Venturers teach what they have learned to other groups (like troops). This means that Venturers can be a great training and program resource for the troop. In essence, keeping them involved in the troop longer.
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Can a Venturer pursue the Eagle Scout Award? |
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Yes. A male Venturer can pursue the Eagle rank if he has attained the First Class rank as a Boy Scout.
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Does a male Venturer working on boy Scout advancement have to be registered as a Boy Scout? |
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No. However, he can choose to multiple register is desired.
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Can a boy belong to a troop and a crew at the same time? |
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Yes. It is recommended that Boy Scouts, especially those in troop leadership roles, participate in both units.
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Can a Venturer work on Eagle and Venturing advancement at the same time? Can he apply accomplishments to both programs? |
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Yes. It is highly recommended that young men earn the Eagle rank. This should be a priority. However, while working on the Eagle rank, some accomplishments may be applied to both programs. Examples are leadership requirements, campouts, and service projects.
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Can a Venturer receive dual credit for accomplishments in Boy Scouting? |
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Yes, when talking about certifications such as scuba, Project COPE, BSA Lifeguard, and first aid. With the exception of certifications held, all work required in the Venturing advancement program must be done as a registered Venturer.
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Can crews be all male, all female, or coed? |
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Yes. It is up to the chartered organization. However, one of the things that makes Venturing attractive to teenagers in the fact that it is coed.
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Can older Boy Scouts earn Venturing advancement? |
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No. Venturing advancement may be earned by registered Venturers only.
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Can a troop and a crew use the same adult committee? |
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Yes. Troop committee members can multiple register and actively participate in both units.
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