Venturing Portal

Venturing is for young men and women who are 13 and have completed the eighth grade, or be 14 years of age and not yet 21. The year-round program provides positive experiences through exciting and meaningful youth-run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others, and develop leadership skills.

Sea Scouting

Sea Scouts is a specialized segment of the Venturing program, which was organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of our maritime heritage. Swimming, lifesaving, first aid, Coast Guard Auxiliary Sailing and Seamanship, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses are taught with the ship by its officers.

• 50 Miler Award
• Boardsailing BSA
• BSA Lifeguard
• Emergency Preparedness Award
• Historic Trails Award
• International Activity Badge
• Interpreter Strip
• International Activity Badge
• Kayaking BSA
• Leave No Trace Award
• Mile Swim BSA
• Physical Fitness Award
• Religious Emblems
• Scuba BSA
• Snorkeling BSA
• Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement
• William T. Hornaday Awards
• World Conservation Award

Honor Awards

• Venturing Leadership Award
• Medal of Merit
• Heroism Award
• Honor Medal
• James E West Award

Qualified male Venturers who have achieved First Class as a Boy Scout or a Varsity Scout may earn all Boy Scout awards and Merit Badges until their 18th birthday.

List of all Scouting Awards

• October 08: Public Law 110-363 requires the U.S. Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Boy Scouts of America. Full Story

• September 9: Little Sioux Scout Ranch, Scouts and Leaders involved in the tornado tragedy received new award from the state of Nebraska. Full Story

• August 12: Boy Scouts prepared to launch marketing campaign to connect with digital-era youth. Full story

• July 1: The World Organization of the Scout Movement welcomes four new member organizations. Full story

Scout Sunday – The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls (on or) preceding February 8 as Scout Sunday. However, a chartered organization or local religious organization may choose to celebrate on another day. E.g., the Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church designate Scout Sunday as the second Sunday in February.

Scout Sabbath – Is celebrated on the Saturday after February 8th.

Scout week – Is celebrated from Scout Sunday through the Scout Sabbath.

February 22, 1857 – Birth of Lord Robert Stephen Baden-Powell, "BP", the founder of Scouting.

February 22, 1889 – Birth of Olave Baden-Powell, wife of "BP", World Chief Guide.

Venturing Bronze Awards

• Sports
• Religious and Community Life
• Arts and Hobbies
• Outdoor
• Sea Scout

Venturing Gold Award
Venturing Silver Award

Expert-level awards:

• Quest Award
• TRUST Award
• Ranger Award

Sea Scouting
Scouter Awards

• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Buddy System
• Climb On Safely
• Safe Swim Defense
• BSA Swim Test
• Safety Afloat

• 121 Merit Badge worksheets
• 40 Cub Scout Worksheets
• 20 Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets

But these worksheets are a lot more that just a place to take notes! The worksheets include the resources you will need:

• Blank maps, diagrams, and charts
• Checklists like the Home Safety Checklist
• Resources like the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
• Internet links are at the end of each workbook.