What Is
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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.
Venturing'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, to grow, to develop leadership
skills, and to become good citizens.
Venturing
crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby
interests. Venturing programs are developed around six
experience areas of emphasis: arts & hobbies, outdoors,
sea scouting, sports, and religious life.
