Venturing

Venturing is a comprehensive program developed with the needs of teenagers in mind. It offers teens an opportunity for investing their time in their future. The Venturing program is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders and organizations in their communities.

Venturing is open to all men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

While many people still think Venturing is Exploring, they are two very different entities. Exploring falls under the Learning for Life Division and members explore potential career fields. Venturing is a traditional program of the Boy Scouts of America that is more hobby, service and high adventure oriented.

Venturing is very open ended and only the Guide to Safe Scouting and the imaginations of the Venturers limit activities. Voluntary association with adults is a key element of the Venturing program. Sea Scouting now falls under the Venturing program.

For more information on how to join a Venturing Crew contact:

Todd Lamison at 973-765-9322 x227 or tlamison@bsamail.org
Jennifer Volz at 973-765-9322 x240 or jevolz@bsamail.org

What Do Venturers Do?
Young adults involved in Venturing will:
  • Learn to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values in the Venturing Oath and Code
  • Experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure
  • Become a skilled, training and program, resource for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and other groups
  • Acquire skills in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts and hobbies, youth ministries, or Sea Scouting
  • Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles
  • Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and fun environment
Updated 04-13-08