Category: Venturers

The Human Knot Game is a group activity that builds teamwork and communication. Scouts hold hands with two different people in a circle, creating a human “knot” that they must untangle without letting go. This game encourages skills like cooperation, patience, and problem-solving.

To complete the Lifesaving elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must have a BSA Lifeguard certification, take an EMT course, or take a lifeguarding course. They must also put a first aid kit together and teach somebody else to make a kit.

Venturers working on the Ranger Award Equestrian elective learn how to prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure on horseback. They learn how to control a horse while riding and care for equipment. They also teach others about horsemanship.

The Leave No Trace Core Requirement for the Ranger Award teaches Venturers how to protect nature while enjoying the outdoors. It has three parts. First, you must recite and explain the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Next, you need to go on three camping or backpacking trips and use these principles. Finally, you must…

First Aid is one of the core requirements for the Venturing Ranger award. To complete the First Aid core requirement,, a Venturer must complete a basic first aid course, an American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid course or the equivalent.

The Emergency Preparedness Core Requirement for the Ranger Award teaches Venturers important skills. Venturers learn how to stay safe during emergencies. They understand what to do when a disaster happens. This knowledge helps them protect themselves and their families.