Category: Venturers
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The Fleur de Lis and Scouting
The Fleur de lis is a symbol with a rich history and deep meaning in the scouting movement. It has been associated with scouting since the very beginning, and it remains a powerful symbol to this day. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of scouting, had a particular affinity for the symbol and saw it as the…
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Planning with Teenagers
Planning meetings and events with Venturing crew officers can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging if not approached properly. And the techniques for planning with teenagers can also be applied to Scouts BSA as well as Venturing, as both programs involve youth-led organizations that benefit from effective communication, clear…
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Starting a Venturing Crew
Starting a Venturing Crew can be a great way to bring the values of Scouting to a new group of young adults. Venturing is a co-ed program for youth ages 14 to 21 that offers high adventure and leadership opportunities. Here are some steps to help you get started.
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Venturing
Venturing is a program offered by the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years old to 21 years old. Many of the ideas and methods used in the Venturing program are also useful for engaging high school aged members of Scouts BSA
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Scout Recognition Certificate
A while back John M sent in a Webelos Crossover recognition certificate he had made to share with everyone. However, many readers have asked for an easy way to use this with their own unit, award, etc. Now we have it! I have taken what John sent and turned it into a certificate you can create…
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The Aims of Scouting
The Boy Scouts of America enumerates four aims of Scouting – Character Development, Citizenship, Leadership Development, and Fitness.