Venturing

For Members  /  Venturing

Getting Started: For New Members

FOR NEW PARENTS/LEADERS VENTURING

For Youth

Membership Management
General Administration
Advice and Guidance
Health and Safety

Advancement and Awards for Venturing

JOURNEY 2.0

Guidepost 1: Program Year Review and Reflection

Review and reflect, with your Unit Commissioner, on the results your crew obtained the previous program year by April 30

Guidepost 2: Plan and Fund Your Program

Review with your Unit Commissioner a youth-developed program and funding plan for your crew/ship. Complete by Aug 31.

Guidepost 3: Communicate Your Program

Review with your Unit Commissioner a youth-developed plan to communicate your program to families throughout the program year. Complete by Aug 31.

Guidepost 4: Basic Adult and Youth Leader Training

  • Fully Trained* Advisor and Committee Chair no later than Oct 31
  • 80%+ Assistant Advisors fully trained* no later than Oct 31
  • Present one Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) course by Oct 15 each calendar year

*A fully trained adult leader must have position specific training AND youth protection training.

Guidepost 5: Advanced Adult and Youth Leader Training

  • Have at least one Wood Badge trained** direct contact leader or Sea Badge trained leader no later than Oct 31.
  • Have at least one Grey Wolf/NYLT or Kodiak Challenge trained youth leader complete the course each year no later than Oct 31.

** “Wood Badge trained” qualifies if the adult leader has completed Wood Badge in the last 10 years. For recent Wood Badge participants the coursework must be complete, but the individual may still be working on the practical (Ticket) component.