What Is Venturing?

The Venturing program of the Boy Scouts of America is for high school age youth and is organized locally into Crews that have specialties such as High Adventure, hobbies, sports, or youth ministry. It includes girls and boys ages 14 through 20 who have completed the eighth grade. Venturing has elements of the traditional BSA program (Boy Scout Troops) while enhanced with new advancement, leadership, and development opportunities

This is different from the Career Exploring Posts that are part of the Learning for Life subsidiary of the BSA.

Venturing In The Districts

Venturing Training For Adults

All Scouting programs offer training for the adult volunteer and Venturing is included. The steps to become a “Trained” Adult Leader are listed here:

1. All new adults should view the “Fast Start Video” and review the literature for their new position within 30 days.
2. Next is a general overview training course called “New Leader Essentials” where the Scouting programs, common rules, and techniques are discussed.
3. “Leader Specific” training is the third step in the process where the information specific to Venturing is explained.
4. Additional training for adults is also available if desired, such as the famous Wood Badge course or Leader Outdoor Skills Training course.

Awards for Venture Crew Members

Several awards are available to Venture youth, both male and female, that may work towards. These include the Bronze, Gold, Silver, and Ranger Awards. Click on the award listed below for more information.

Rank Advancement for Venturers

Any male Venturer who has achieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout in a troop may continue advancement toward the Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks up to his 18th birthday. He must meet the requirements as prescribed in the official Boy Scout Handbook and the current Boy Scout Requirements book. The Venturer may fulfill leadership requirements by serving as president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer of his crew, or as boatswain, boatswain's mate, yeoman, purser, or storekeeper for his ship.

The Crew Advisor or Skipper will conduct the traditional Scoutmaster conference. As the Venturer meets requirements for the Star and Life ranks, a board of review will be conducted by the crew or ship committee. The Eagle board of review should follow the procedures established by the GWRC council.

Further Information About Venturing

If you need more information about Venturing Crews, please contact the professional District Executive of your local district or one of the volunteers involved with Venturing.