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Venturing

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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.

App Feed - For Parents

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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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.

App Feed - For Leaders

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.

App Feed - For Leaders

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.

App Feed - For Leaders

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.

Advancement

Take note of these 11 key changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement

August 2, 2021 6

For the 2021 update, a team of national-level professionals and volunteers went through every word of the Guide to make minor and major revisions.

Cub Scouting

Scott Sorrels, BSA’s National Commissioner, discusses the organization’s next steps

July 13, 2021 23

As we transition into a post-pandemic era, what is a solution for returning to normalcy? Start a Cub Scout pack. Even better, start a Tiger den.

Cub Scouting

On July 3, watch the final ‘Scout Saturday Live,’ the show made by and for Scouts

June 30, 2021 0

“Scout Saturday Live!,” the YouTube show created by Scouts for Scouts will air its series finale at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 3.

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