Venturing Archives - Bryan on Scouting

North Carolina Crew 151 shows the transformative power of Venturing

November 11, 2020 0

“They need Scouting, and Scouting needs them,” one leader says. “We need to bring our country together, and that can start with our youth.”

Micaiah Balonek, who lives most of the year in India, wears a Hindi interpreter strip.

If you speak a language other than English, here’s a patch you can wear with pride

November 5, 2020 6

The interpreter strip is a visible sign to others that you’re available for conversation in a language other than English.

What is ranked-choice voting, and how can it revolutionize your next troop election?

November 3, 2020 5

When you switch to ranked-choice voting in the next unit election, you’ll get the most-preferred candidate in the least time.

A Cub Scout and her mom work on a birdfeeder.

How to find an alternative meeting location for your pack, troop, ship or crew

October 19, 2020 11

We’ve heard from a number of unit leaders looking for an alternative meeting place during the pandemic. Here’s the five-step plan.

Download these planning resources for your next Scouting year

August 6, 2020 4

Boys’ Life magazine offers free, downloadable calendars, notebooks and charts to help you Be Prepared and continue Scouting efficiently.

Venturer’s conservation project involves worldwide effort to pick up 1 million pieces of trash

August 4, 2020 2

During a pandemic, Scouts have had to get creative to continue their adventures and service. Sometimes, the changes transformed their plans into something much greater than they conceived.

Scouts: Share your most EPIC Scouting adventure with the world!

July 3, 2020 0

From adventures big to small, we want to hear about your most epic Scouting experience so we can share it via social media and in a coming Facebook Live.

This summer, the adventure continues. Families in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing can participate in one (or more!) virtual summer camp experiences.

Everything you need to know about virtual summer camps for Cub Scouts and Scouts

June 24, 2020 2

This summer, councils from coast to coast are offering virtual camps, delivering many of the best parts of summer camp right to your home.

Venturer becomes first in her council to earn the Summit Award

June 18, 2020 3

This outstanding Venturer is the first person in the history of her council to receive the Summit Award, Venturing’s highest honor.

How to run a virtual election for your troop, crew or ship’s youth leaders

June 8, 2020 7

If your Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship can’t hold its next election in person, it’s both easy to move that process online.