Learn to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values in the Venturing Oath and Code

Experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure

Become a skilled, training and program resource for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and other groups

Acquire skills in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts and hobbies, religious life, or Sea Scouting

Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles

Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and fun environment

Methods

The methods of Venturing have been carefully chosen to meet the needs of young adults.

• Leadership All Venturers are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A Venturing crew is led by elected crew officers. The Venturing Leadership Skills Course is designed for all Venturers and helps teach in an active way to effectively lead.

• Group Activities Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all. Learning by "doing" in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills.

• Adult Association The youth officers lead the crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity.

• Recognition Recognition for youth and adults comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the acknowledgement of a youth's competence and ability by peers and adults. Young men with continued interest in the Eagle Scout Award may pursue its completion before their 18th birthday.

• The Ideals Venturers are expected to know and live by the Venturing Oath and Code. They promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure their American heritage, to help others and to seek truth and fairness.

• High Adventure Venturing's emphasis on high adventure helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and life-long memories to young adults.

• Teaching Others All of the Venturing Awards require Venturers to teach what they have learned to others. When they teach others often, Venturers are better able to retain the skill or knowledge they taught, they gain confidence in their ability to speak and relate to others and they acquire skills that can benefit them for the rest of their lives as a hobby or occupation.

More Information

For much more information about how to get started and many other resources click on a link:

Venturing (National Site)

VENTURING GUIDE for LDS Leaders - An official document from BSA written specifically for LDS leaders.

On Line Venturing Youth Protection Training