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Scout participation at political events
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Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

July 9, 2024 0

Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

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Say hello to this upcoming year’s national Venturing officers

April 22, 2024 0

Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association. With the support of adult volunteers and professionals, these six young people will help shape Venturing’s future.

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Meet the 2024 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

April 15, 2024 3

Adventure, leadership, personal growth and service are all critical components of the BSA’s Venturing program. They’re also the perfect words to describe the ideals by which this year’s recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award have chosen to live.

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On this week’s #TrekonTuesday: Meet this year’s national Venturing officers

December 11, 2023 1

As Venturing crews across the country are rappelling off cliffs, designing robots and kayaking into the sunset, the national Venturing officers’ association (VOA) is working behind the scenes to provide support for membership, resource sharing and events to make it all happen.

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Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members

September 27, 2023 0

Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit it all into a workable schedule for the weekend? How can we compete with sports,

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Mark your calendars for Scouting events, including religious observances

August 15, 2023 3

As you plan your unit’s upcoming year, you might want to mark down annual celebrations and events.

NVLA winners
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Meet the 2023 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

April 10, 2023 1

The National Venturing Leadership Award igoes to Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and while also exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law.

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Take time to focus on reverence during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah

January 31, 2023 7

Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, we ask Scouts to focus on the 12th point of the Scout Law: reverent.

App Feed - Outdoors

The secret of their success: Venturing crew focuses solely on conservation

November 9, 2022 3

All Venturing crews focus on building adventure, whether it’s backpacking, whitewater rafting, an epic bike trek or all of the above. For Venturing Crew 3111 in Minneapolis, however, the adventure is conservation.

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Why Venturing? A Greater St. Louis Area Advisor weighs in

October 17, 2022 1

According to official BSA accounts, the importance of retaining older youth was discussed as early as the organization’s first ever National Executive Board meeting. More than a century later, the passion for Sea Scouts, Exploring and Venturing has not waned.

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