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Venturing

Awards

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.

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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. 

Tyler Grey portrait
Venturing

Meet Tyler Grey, Venturing’s top youth leader for 2020-2021

June 1, 2020 0

Tyler Grey, an Eagle Scout and active Venturer, has been named the 2020-2021 National Venturing Officers’ Association President.

Insignia for the highest Scouting ranks: Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, Summit Award and Quartermaster Award
Awards

What’s the highest award in every Boy Scouts of America program?

May 27, 2020 10

There are dozens of awards in Scouting, but each BSA program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts) has one that towers above the rest.

Left, from left: Caitlin Kagawa, Rick Kagawa, Debbie Kagawa and Sarah Breskman Battis at the 2005 National Jamboree. Right: Cosplay of Poe Dameron from Star Wars, made and worn by Caitlin Kagawa. (Poe Dameron photo by Salina Conlan)
Sea Scouting

Professional costume designer starting a cosplay Venturing crew

May 21, 2020 6

A former Venturer is starting a cosplay Venturing crew, blending her self-proclaimed “nerdery” with her professional experience in costume design.

Venturing

Meet your 2020 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

May 13, 2020 2

Join us as we congratulate these 11 exceptional Venturers and Venturing volunteers who will receive the National Venturing Leadership Award this month.

Advancement

Advancement during COVID-19: Eagle extensions and more

March 25, 2020 22

During this unprecedented interruption to Scouting nationwide, the BSA has released new guidance on advancement during COVID-19.

Advancement

How to conduct a board of review through videoconferencing

March 16, 2020 17

Even before the coronavirus prompted concern about face-to-face meetings, Scouts have been able to conduct boards of review by video.

Shannon holds the Summit Award certificate and medal.
Venturing

While home on leave, Army private receives Summit Award, Venturing’s highest honor

February 19, 2020 3

Shannon Stokes, a private in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, received Venturing’s highest honor at a special ceremony in her hometown. 

Cub Scouts

Tips for planning a successful, diverse Ten Commandments hike

February 6, 2020 4

With Scout Sunday, Sabbath and Jumuah slated for this weekend, it might be an ideal time to examine the 12th point of the Scout Law with your Scouts.

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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