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==Purpose==
Varsity Scouting is a program for young men who are at least 14 years of age but not yet 18. It provides options for young men who are looking for rugged high adventure or challenging sporting activities and still want to be a part of a Scouting program that offers the advancement opportunities and values of the Boy Scouts of America.

:''See: [[Media:02-923-Varsity-Scouting-Fact-Sheet.pdf|Varsity Scouting Fact Sheet (2006)]]

The team may be divided into squads, and each squad elects a youth squad leader.

==Program==
Varsity Scouting has five fields of emphasis. A youth member, called a program manager, is responsible for each of the five fields of emphasis and works with an adult member called a program adviser from the team committee to coordinate each phase of the program. The five fields of emphasis are:

;Advancement: Varsity Scouts use the same advancement program as Boy Scouts. They can also receive the recognitions offered through such programs as the Fifty-Miler Award; Mile Swim, BSA; etc.

;High Adventure/Sports: This program field of emphasis includes high adventure and sports and is supported by 27 program features.

;Personal Development: Varsity Scouting promotes growth through spirituality, leadership abilities, citizenship, social and cultural attributes, and physical fitness.

;Service: The emphasis is on service, with the intent that it become integral to one's daily experience. Projects are conceived, planned, managed, and carried out by individual Varsity Scouts and/or the Varsity Scout team.

;Special Programs and Events: Varsity Scouts take an active part in special programs and events at district, council, regional, and national levels.

===Awards===

====Varsity Scout Letter====

''Main article: [[Varsity Scout Letter]]''

The Varsity letter may be earned by youth and adult members. The youth requirements are:

:1. Be a registered Varsity Scout team member. 
:2. While a team member, actively participate in or accomplish at least one high-adventure program or sports program to the satisfaction of your Varsity Scout coach. 
:3. Have an attendance record at team meetings and practice sessions of at least 75 percent for three consecutive months. 
:4. Satisfy the Varsity Scout coach that you know and live by the Scout Oath and Law. 

At the completion of each sports season or ultimate adventure, each participating Varsity Scout will receive a medallion to wear on the letter.

====Denali Award====

''Main article: [[Denali Award]]''

Position of responsibility requirements for [[Star rank|Star]] and [[Life rank|Life]] ranks may be met by a Varsity Scout serving as a team [[Captain]], [[Cocaptain]], [[Program Manager]], [[Squad Leader]], or other leadership roles assigned by the team coach. The acceptable [[Positions_of_Responsibility#Varsity_Scout_team|positions of responsibility]] for the Eagle Scout rank are listed on the Eagle Scout Rank Application.

==Advancement and recognition==
{{main|Varsity Scout Advancement}}
The Varsity Scout advancement follows the same rank requirements to [[Eagle Scout rank|Eagle]] and [[Eagle Palms]] as those for Boy Scouts. Supplementing this Eagle trail, a Varsity Scout is also eligible for the additional advancement opportunity of earning the [[Denali Award]]. To do this he must earn at least one [[Varsity Letter]], and serve as Program Manager (a [[Position_of_responsibility#Varsity_Scout_team|position of responsibility]]), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.

===Uniforms===

The traditional Boy Scout uniform with a "Varsity" identification strip above the right pocket and with blaze orange shoulder loops is worn for formal occasions. Many teams design their own T-shirt for outdoor activities.

===Scout Oath===

Varsity Scouts will use the Scout Oath.

===Varsity Scout Pledge===
:As a Varsity Scout I, will:
:Live by the Scout Oath (Promise), Law, motto, and slogan;
:Honor the dignity and worth of all persons; Promote the cause of freedom; and
:Do my best to be a good team member. 

==Resources==

;Program Features: Three volumes of program features support the high-adventure/sports program field of emphasis.

:Each program feature contains resource materials that will prepare a team for an ultimate adventure or sports season. The high-adventure areas are backpacking, canoe camping, caving, cycling, discover America, fishing, freestyle biking, frontiersman, mechanics, orienteering, rock climbing and rappelling, snow camping, survival, and whitewater canoeing. Each feature contains approximately three months of program.

:The sports program features contain basic rules, techniques, and strategies for basketball, bowling, cross-country skiing, roller hockey, shooting sports, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, and waterskiing.

:'''''Varsity Scout Guidebook.''''' The Varsity Scout Guidebook is used by adult leaders and youth in Varsity Scouting.

:'''''Boy Scout Handbook.''''' The Boy Scout Handbook contains information devoted to Varsity Scouts and supporting the Varsity Scout program.

:'''''Troop/Team Record Book.''''' The Troop/Team Record Book is used to record member information, rank advancement, and financial records.

:'''''Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start.''''' The Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start video supports the orientation of new Varsity Scout leaders.

:'''''Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals.''''' This is a three-part training program for training adult Varsity Scout leaders.

:'''''Varsity Scout Roundtable Planning Guide.''''' The Varsity Scout Roundtable Planning Guide supports the programs outlined in the program features.

==References==
*[http://www.scouting.org/factsheets/02-923E.html ''Varsity Scouting'', BSA Fact Sheet 02-923E] (2006 Edition)

== External links ==
* [http://www.scouting.org/factsheets/02-923.html Varsity Scouting] on The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council site.
* [http://www.gslc-bsa.org/varsity/awards Varsity: Advancement and Awards] on the Great Salt Lake Council site.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varsity_Scouts_(Boy_Scouts_of_America) Varsity Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)] on the Wikipedia site.
* [http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/8826/varsity.html Varsity (1984-present)] on the "A History of Senior Scouting Programs in the BSA" site.
* [http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/8826/venture.html Venture/Varsity (1989-present)] on the "A History of Senior Scouting Programs in the BSA" site.

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