Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.
Venturing's purposed is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing Crew by matching their people and program resources to the intrests of young people in the community. The result ia a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special intres, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.
Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby intrests. Venturing programs are developed around six experience areas of emphasis: Citizenship, Leadership, Fitness, Social, Outdoor, and Service. |
