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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. It's purpose 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 interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.
Click here for more information on the BSA Venturing program.
Similarities and Differences between Boy Scouting, Venture, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 20:48 |
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 The Kodiak course combines the elements of leadership and service to others as the two key tenants of Venturing. Servant leadership is a philosophy that teaches the leader to work with and through a team to accomplish the mission.
Kodiak's methods are the following: Challenging outdoor treks to use nature as a classroom (no indoor sessions). Five leadership skills, called "commissions," are taught. They can be offered over a week, or over two weekends. It uses a hands-on teaching approach with very short presentations. Click here for training details and here for events and updates.
Kodiak X
Kodiak X is a leadership challenge course that builds on the skills gained at a Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) and the leadership commissions learned at a Kodiak. Completion of a Kodiak is a prerequisite to attend a Kodiak X. Kodiak X is the third in the Venturing Nature of Leadership series and participants will review what they learned at Kodiak, and gain two additional Commissions. Download the application here. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 19:40 |
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New Council Venturing Officers Association |
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The council would like to announce the formation of the Council Venturing Officers Association (V.O.A.). This organization is open to all venturing crew officers. The Council VOA is a youth run organization that is charged with supporting events for youth, run by youth. Look to the council Venturing webpage for more information about upcoming Council VOA events and activities.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 June 2010 09:40 |
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Venturing Crew Officers' Orientation |
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This multimedia program, covers specific leadership skills in program planning, money-earning, and running effective committees. This presentation should be a first step in training effective crew leadership." The topics covered include:
- Crew Officers Roles and Responsibilities
- Resources Crew Officers Needs and Use
- Working With Advisors and Older Adults
- How to Plan Your Crew's Annual Program
- Planning Resources
Click here for more information and an application. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 19:37 |
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