20 facts about Venturing for the program’s 20th birthday
In its 20 years, Venturing has enabled more than 1 million young men and young women to choose their own adrenaline-packed adventures.
Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the 2018 Inspiration Awards
The Inspiration Awards are looking to honor a young person age 16 to 21 whose leadership skills and passion for
Scouts and Venturers invited to enter the State-Fish Art Contest
Anyone from kindergarten through 12th grade — especially Scouts and Venturers — is invited to enter the State-Fish Art Contest from Wildlife Forever.
Nametags on Scout uniforms are OK — and probably a good idea for larger troops
At more than 100 Scouts strong, it’s getting to be tougher to know which Scout is Aiden and which is Jayden. That led Tom’s troop to consider nametags.
California Venturer a national finalist for Wendy’s High School Heisman
Natalie MacEwan, the 2017-2018 Western Region Area 4 Venturing president, has been named a national finalist for a Wendy’s High School Heisman.
A Scout’s guide to earning and wearing a religious emblem
Representing an array of faiths, religious emblems encourage Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers to strengthen their faith-based journey within Scouting.
As its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories
Venturing turns 20 in 2018, and to celebrate, the BSA’s program for older youth is asking for Venturing stories and photos from current and past members.
17 photos that show how the Scouting 500 in Kansas City kicked fun into high gear
Last month’s Scouting 500 at Kansas Speedway welcomed 13,000 youth and adults to one of the largest Scouting events of the year.
Which positions of responsibility count toward Star, Life and Eagle Scout?
By the time they become an Eagle Scout, a young person will have served at least 16 months in positions of responsibility.
BSA membership fee to change beginning Dec. 1, 2017
Effective Dec. 1, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $33 a year for all registered youth and adult members.
All-female Venturing crew heads to Sea Base St. Thomas for trip of a lifetime
Five Venturers from Crew 999 of Plano, Texas, spent a week in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this summer. The five young women sailed, snorkeled and swam.
Here are 49 photos of Venturers making and trying to paddle cardboard boats
Building and racing cardboard boats is serious work. But it can get seriously silly, seriously fast. Enjoy these 49 photos sure to brighten your day.
A big hand for these 8 recipients of the 2017 National Venturing Leadership Award
Let’s meet the recipients of the 2017 National Venturing Leadership Award. I’ll share who they are and why they earned this high-level Venturing honor.
We asked your 2017-2018 National Venturing Officers’ Association five important questions
With their tenures set to begin June 1, we caught up with Michelle, Cathie, Dominic, Ripley, Savannah and Jessica to learn a little more about them.
How to create a budget for your pack, troop or crew
Creating a budget for your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew is an essential part of every well-managed, well-financed unit.
All about ILST: the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
Upon completion of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), the Scout is qualified to wear the “Trained” emblem on their uniform.
Venturer wins 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Award for work in angler education
Lillian Rose Weihert, a Venturer from the Chicago-based Pathway to Adventure Council, won the Youth category in the 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Awards.
Which Scout sign and salute do I use?
Used when reciting the Scout Oath and Scout Law — or when you want to quiet a room quickly — the Scout sign is an important part of all BSA programs.
Unit College Scouter Reserve helps former Scouts stay connected to troop
By registering in this role, a man or woman who is too old to be a youth member can still be registered in Scouting — without hurting JTE scores.
Scout Sunday 2017, Scout Sabbath 2017 and Scout Jumuah 2017: Everything you need to know
On Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, we set aside time to celebrate a partnership that benefits all involved and helps Scouts be reverent.
Venturer is lone American to receive 2016 Messengers of Peace Hero Award
Katie Hancock, a Venturer from Lubbock, Texas, was the lone BSA honoree to receive the prestigious 2016 Messengers of Peace Hero Award.
World Conservation Award has new requirements, effective immediately
The BSA has announced new and updated requirements for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing/Sea Scout versions of the World Conservation Award.
At Interamerican forum, Scouts and Scouters imagine world peace
At the 2016 Interamerican Youth Forum and Scout Conference in Texas, representatives from the BSA met with Scouts and Scouters from across the Americas.
Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Nominations are due by 6 p.m. (PST) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, for the 2017 Outdoor Inspiration Awards. So don’t delay and nominate a Scout or Venturer today.
Scouting is parents working together to help raise a group of kids
Scouting is parents working together to help raise each other’s kids. It’s a story repeated in packs, troops, teams and crews from coast to coast.
Kodiak Challenge offers hands-on leadership training for Scouts and Venturers
Kodiak Challenge invites Scouts and Venturers to step outside their comfort zones to experience hands-on leadership training.
2018 VenturingFest will celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary
The 2018 VenturingFest, celebrating the program’s 20th anniversary, will take place July 1 to July 6, 2018, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use
June is Internet Safety Month, so now’s the time to get up to speed on online safety with the help of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
How these 2016 National Venturing Leadership Award recipients achieved Greenshirt greatness
Presented at the council, area, regional and national levels, the Venturing Leadership Award honors Greenshirts who made big contributions to Venturing.
Americans’ three favorite outdoor activities have one thing in common
The National Recreation and Park Association asked Americans to select their favorite summer outdoor activities. The top three have one thing in common.