Venturing Program

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Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America. It is available to young men and women under the age of 21 who meet any of the following qualifications:

• are at least 15 years old

OR

• are 14 years old and have completed the 8th grade.

Prior participation in Boy Scouting or Varsity Scouting is not required.

Venturing is program is designed for young adults 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.

Contents 1 Ideals 1.1 Venturing Oath 1.2 Venturing Code 2 Advancement and recognition 2.1 The basic advancement system 2.2 Expert-level awards 2.3 Other awards 3 Adult Leader Training 4 Sea Scouting

Ideals

Venturers will learn and live by the Venturing Oath and the Venturing Code.

Venturing Oath

The Venturing Oath is as follows:

“

As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

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Venturing Code

The Venturing Code is as follows:

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As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

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Advancement and recognition

Main article: Venturing advancement

The basic advancement system

Venturing Bronze Award

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

Venturing Gold Award

Venturing Silver Award

Expert-level awards

Quest Award - Venturing sports and fitness award.

TRUST Award - Venturing religious and community life award.

Ranger Award - Venturing outdoor skill proficiency award.

Other awards

• 50 Miler Award
• Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip
• 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
• NOVA Awards
• 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

Adult Leader Training

Adult leaders take part in:

• New Leader Essentials
• Venturing Advisor Fast Start (E-learning)
• Venturing Fast Start (PDF)
• Youth Protection Training - within 90 days of registering

Sea Scouting

See Sea Scouting for further information.

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.