Category: Venturers
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Hunting Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resources
To complete the Hunting elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about regulations, take a course, and take a hunting trip. They must also show others what they have learned and assist in a project.
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Land Navigation Core Requirement for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resources
The Land Navigation Core Requirement for the Venturing Ranger Award emphasizes mastering orienteering and navigation skills through practical exercises. This includes using maps and compasses, recognizing natural and man-made features, navigating courses, and teaching these skills to others. It’s designed to prepare Venturers for real-world outdoor challenges, enhancing their leadership and service principles.
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Mountaineering Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resources
To earn the Mountaineering elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about climbing and bouldering, practice climbing and rappelling skills, and teach others about what they have learned.
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Fishing Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resources
To complete the Fishing elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn all about fishing. There are options for freshwater fishing, fly fishing, and saltwater fishing. Venturers must then teach what they have learned to others.
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Cave Exploring Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resource
To earn the Cave Exploring elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about caving and the skills needed to explore caves. Then they must explore a cave and share their knowledge with others.
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Project COPE Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award
To complete the Project COPE elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must complete a BSA COPE course, attend a COPE director’s course, or participate in an outdoor education course.
