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Helpful Links

Links that will help you with all aspects of the Venturing Program


National Venturing
Youth Cabinet

Up to date information for the youth in Venturing and a youth resource section that will continue to grow.


Kodiak BSA

Up to date information on the Kodiak and Kodiak X Venturing leadership courses.  Kodiak is a challenging high-adventure trek with a simple and fun leadership course included.


Powder Horn

A list of the high adventure skills resource courses.  This course is particularly helpful to leaders to help implement the Ranger program.


Venturing Division BSA

Information from National.


The Venturing Magazine

You'll find an interactive calendar where you can post upcoming events, news stories, with comments, in several topics, and submit your own stories


U.S. Scouting Service
Project - Venturing

Many links and information about Venturing.  Can be very helpful.


Venturing
Corps of Discovery

The Corps of Discovery is a servant leadership society that seeks to recognize the willingness of Venturers and leaders to nurture and grow the Venturing program.  Induction into the Corps of Discovery should be a "pay forward" commitment.


Venturing Quest

Internet information and resources specific to the QUEST program.


  1. 7-Pocket Hiker
    Shorts
  2. 7-Pocket Hiker
    Pants
  3. Trail Shorts

Cabela's, an outdoor gear store, has charcoal-gray shorts and pants at very reasonable prices that are great for Venturing uniforms.  Three links to different charcoal-gray items for men.


eBay

Venturing and Explorer items for sale on eBay.


Discussion Lists

Discussion lists are a great way to keep up with new items in Venturing and to answer questions you have or may not even though of.  Below are some of the Venturing lists.


Yahoo Groups
Venturing List

This is an E-mail List for anyone in the Venturing BSA Program.  If not already a member, you should sign up.  You can ask questions and offer support.  Highly recommended.


Yahoo Groups
Western Region
Venturing

This is the e-mail list for Venturers in the Western Region.  This is a great place to discuss council and regional events within the Western Region.


Yahoo Groups
Central Region
Venturing

This is the e-mail list for Venturers in the Central Region.  This is a great place to discuss council and regional events within the Central Region.


Yahoo Groups
Northeast Region
Venturing

This is the email list for Sea Scouts, Venturers and adult Venturing leaders in the Northeast Region.  The list has also been developed to discuss Venturing specific to the area.


Yahoo Groups
Northeast Area IV
Venturing

This list is for Venturers in the Northeast Area IV, which includes DC, MD, PA, we also include areas of VA, and WV.  The idea of this list is to advertise venturing events in our different councils to crews in other areas within driving distance.  The list has also been developed to discuss Venturing specific to our area.


USSSP Venturing E-mail
Discussion List

For those interested and involved with the Venturing Division, including Sea Scouting, you can subscribe here.


USSSP Discussion Form
Venturing Topics

Another good location to get in on Venturing current tops.  Like a Roundtable, it is easy to listen or contribute.


Scouter Forum
Venturing Program

Share your questions, answers and ideas in the SCOUTER Venturing Forum


Forms

Various forms specific to Venturing.


Venturing
Leadership Award
Nomination

Nominate a Venturer or Venturing leader who has shown exceptional dedication and given outstanding leadership to Venturing beyond the Crew level.


Venturing Leader
Progress Record

The progress record for both the Venturing Advisor's Key and the Venturing Training Award.


Venturing Advisor
Award of Merit
Nomination

The nomination form for Advisors who work effectively with young adults as they plan and run the program.


Venturing Gold Award
Application

After completing all requirements for the Gold award, the candidate should prepare evidence of completion of the work and submit to the crew Advisor.  The crew president, in conjunction with the crew Advisor, should then appoint a review committee of four to six people including Venturers and adults.  Upon completion of the review, this Gold award application must be turned into Council for final approval of the award.


Venturing Silver Award
Application

After completing all requirements for the Silver award, the candidate should prepare evidence of completion of the work and submit to the crew Advisor.  The crew president, in conjunction with the crew Advisor, should then appoint a review committee of four to six people including Venturers and adults.  Upon completion of the review, this Silver award application must be turned into Council for final approval of the award.


Venturing Shooting
Sports Outstanding
Achievement Award

While working on the Ranger Shooting Sports elective, you are required to complete one of the shooting disciplines.  However, if you go beyond the basic requirement and complete five, you will earn the Venturing Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement Award.


Venturing World
Conservation Award

While working on the Ranger Ecology elective, if you go beyond the basic requirements, you can earn the Venturing World Conservation Award.


Publications

Current Venturing publications.


Venturing Fast Start
(25-878)

A file that deals with how using the Venturing program planning process can get your Venturing Crew up and running and off to a successful start.


Venturing Highlights
(25-200)

Literature and resources for adults and youth in Venturing Crews.


Sea Scout Brochure
(25-353)

A brochure describing the fun and adventure of Sea Scouting.


Venturing Marketing Guide
(25-309 web file only)

A publication that highlights techniques for marketing Venturing.


Fact Sheets

Information about the various Venturing programs.


Venturing

What is Venturing?


Bronze Award

A overview of the Venturing Bronze Awards.


Gold Award

A overview of the Venturing Gold Award.


Silver Award

A overview of the Venturing Silver Award.


Ranger Award

A overview of the Venturing Ranger Award.


Quest Award

A overview of the Venturing Quest Award.


Trust Award

A overview of the Venturing Trust Award.


Kodiak

A overview of Kodiak, the leadership training program for Venturing youth.


Powder Horn

A overview of Powder Horn, the training program for adults to better inform them of the Ranger award requirements.



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