Program Support

The Venturing Division is designing literature, audiovisuals, training, activities, and awards to support Venturing crews and ships.

Literature and Resources. A variety of books, pamphlets, and videos are being developed to assist with organization, program, leadership, and activities. In particular, the Venturing Leader Manual will support leadership and planning.

Adult and Youth Training. Basic leader training sessions, quarterly Advisor meetings, and program conferences will be available to improve and enrich Venturing crew programs. A week long high-adventure skills course for Venturing Advisors will be available starting in 1999 on a registered basis.

Online Youth Protection Training. A separate version of Youth Protection Training (YPT) has been developed for the Venturing program to address the unique coed crews and other aspects of the Venturing program.

Advancement Awards. A variety of awards are available to Venturers who accomplish specific advancement achievements. These awards include:

• Venturing Bronze awards
• Venturing Gold Award
• Venturing Silver Award
• Venturing Ranger Award
• Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award

Recognition Awards. Those awards that are designed to provide recognition for youth and adults include:

• Venturing Leadership Award
• Venturing Advisor Award of Merit

Uniforms. The BSA offers the traditional spruce-green uniform shirt for Venturers. It is recommended that crews adopt a charcoal gray casual pant and/or backpacking-style short for their uniform. However, each crew may determine what, if any, specific uniform pants or shorts they will wear based on crew activities.

Liability Insurance. The Boy Scouts of America has liability insurance that covers leaders and organizations to which Venturing crews and shops are chartered. Accident and medical coverage are not included but are available through local BSA councils at a modest cost.