Venturing Archives - Aaron On Scouting

Sea Scout’s Antarctic mission helps shed light on icebergs

March 2, 2026 0

This Sea Scout hopes his research will unlock a new understanding about the floating masses of frozen water — and how they could share clues about our planet’s climate.

The purr-fect Summit rank project

February 4, 2026 0

Michael Hendricks’ Summit rank project involved filming adoptable felines and editing the footage into creative, captivating reels.

Your guide to this year’s Scout Sunday, Scout Shabbat and Scout Jumuah

January 29, 2026 0

Traditionally, many units celebrate Scout Sunday on the Sunday before Scouting America’s birthday, which is Feb. 8. This year, that Sunday falls on Feb. 8.

Venturing Ranger Award has been updated to add new interests, enhance safety

December 10, 2025 0

The Ranger Award encourages high-adventure activities, such as backpacking, spelunking and whitewater rafting.

A photo of a youth using a VR headset at a recent Winterfest event

Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth

November 18, 2025 2

The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts

November 7, 2025 9

Given Scouting’s excellent relationship with the military, it’s no surprise thousands of Scouts will take time to honor our heroes on Veterans Day.

Take the plunge with PADI Dive to Adventure scholarships

November 3, 2025 0

Scuba diving is a serious adventure. It’s the kind of thing that gives you a thrill just hearing about it, even if you’ve never done it before. And for a lot of Scouts, that’s the

Let’s meet this year’s national Venturing officers

September 15, 2025 0

Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association.

Meet the 2025 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

July 24, 2025 2

The National Venturing Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have gone above and beyond in the Venturing program to make an impact nationally.

The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures

June 20, 2025 0

Two of the Venturing program’s most important training modules are designed to ensure that Venturers have the knowledge and skills they need to make their crews successful.