Venturing is an inclusive program of the Boy Scouts
of America for males and females ages 14 to 21 (or 13 and completed the eighth grade).
The Venturing program emphasizes:
• Adventure • Leadership • Personal growth
• Service
Venturing enables you to:
• Challenge yourself through a program that is fun
and full of adventure: Acquire specialized skills in the area of your
crew’s specialty.
• Experience positive leadership from adult and
youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on
leadership roles.
• Learn life values through the Scout Oath and
Scout Law.
• Give back to your community through
meaningful service initiatives.
• Be recognized for your accomplishments through
award opportunities.
• Discover and grow in a supportive, caring, and
fun environment!
This program is operated through local Venturing
crews, units made up of youth members and
adult Advisors that meet regularly and plan activities
and events.
To find a crew near you, visit BeAScout.org Lead the Adventure!
Learn more and join the fun at: Venturing.org
Why Venturing?
You love exploring your passions, making new friends,
and discovering the world. You’re always looking for
an adventure, such as:
• Rappelling a cliff
• Perfecting your shot
• Building a robot
• Kayaking into the sunset
• Exploring your faith
• Volunteering at an animal shelter
• Re-enacting living history
• Designing a video game
The choice is yours! Each activity provides an
opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you.
Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll
acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove
to be valuable regardless of where your future takes
you, all while having a blast! In Venturing, you can:
• Develop leadership skills
• Earn college scholarships
• Enhance your communication abilities
• Plan your own events and adventures
• Meet people from all around the world
Venturing has served more than 1 million youth
across the country since its creation in 1998. To find
a crew near you, visit BeAScout.org.
Lead the Adventure!
Learn more and join the fun at: Venturing.org
