VENTURING Program Support
VENTURING - BSA

The Venturing Division is designing literature, audiovisuals, training, activities, and awards to support Venturing crews and ships.

Literature and Resources. A variety of books, pamphlets, and videos are being developed to assist with organization, program, leadership, and activities. In particular, the Venturing Leader Manual will support leadership and planning.

Training. Basic leader training sessions, quarterly Advisor meetings, and program conferences will be available to improve and enrich Venturing crew programs. A week long high-adventure skills course for Venturing Advisors will be available starting in 1999 on a registered basis.

Advancement Awards. A variety of awards are available to Venturers who accomplish specific advancement achievements. These awards include:

Recognition Awards. Those awards that are designed to provide recognition for youth and adults include: Uniforms. The BSA offers the traditional spruce-green uniform shirt for Venturers. It is recommended that crews adopt a charcoal gray casual pant and/or backpacking-style short for their uniform. However, each crew may determine what, if any, specific uniform pants or shorts they will wear based on crew activities.

BSA Councils. The Venturing crew and ships are supported by local BSA councils that provide staff and volunteer support, operate service centers and camps, and conduct training and activities.

Liability Insurance. The Boy Scouts of America has liability insurance that covers leaders and organizations to which Venturing crews and shops are chartered. Accident and medical coverage are not included but are available through local BSA councils at a modest cost.

European Camp Staff. This program provides opportunities for Venturers to learn more about Scouting in Europe by working at European Scout centers.

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