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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.

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

November 9, 2022 1

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.

Ask the Expert

Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

November 2, 2022 0

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

October 17, 2022 0

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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Meet the national Venturing officers for this upcoming year

June 28, 2022 0

With the support of adult volunteers and professionals, the six young people will help shape Venturing’s future, make decisions and serve as the public face for Venturing.

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Meet your 2022 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

March 28, 2022 0

Twelve outstanding members of the Venturing program have been named recipients of the 2022 National Venturing Leadership Award.

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When is Scout Sunday 2022? And what about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

January 28, 2022 2

Through Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, Scouts take a moment to reflect on their faith. Here’s what you need to know.

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At the 2021 Virtual Interfaith 5K, grow closer to your faith and help a good cause

September 13, 2021 3

At the second annual Virtual Interfaith 5K, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite to get active and grow closer to their faith.

Awards

Step back in time to experience a BSA Historic Trail near you and earn an award

August 11, 2021 14

The BSA Historic Trails, a collection of nearly 300 hiking paths from 38 states, help young people connect with history.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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