Transcript Venturing Leader Specific Training

Venturing Leader
Specific Training
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Table of Contents
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Session 1:
Here’s Venturing
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Small Discussion Groups
• What are you looking forward to?
• What are you concerned about?
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BSA Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of
America is to prepare young people
to make ethical and moral choices
over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath
and Law.
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What does it mean to “prepare young
people to make ethical and moral
choices” and “instill values”?
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The Venturing Oath
As a Venturer,
I promise to do my duty to God
and help strengthen America,
to help others, and to seek truth,
fairness, and adventure
in our world.
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Venturing Code
As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength
lies in our trust in God and in the courage,
strength, and traditions of our people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious
duties and will maintain a personal sense of
honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do
all I can to preserve and enrich it.
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I will recognize the dignity and worth of
all humanity and will use fair play and
goodwill in my daily life.
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that
seeks the truth in all things and
adventure on the frontiers of our
changing world.
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What Is Venturing?
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Venturing Uniform
• No universal official uniform
• Recommended uniform is:
• Spruce green shirt
• Green tabs
• Gray shorts or casual pants
• Uniform, if any, is crew choice
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Venturing’s Unique Place
(see chart 3, syllabus)
• Venturing Crew
Stand-alone unit
Coed, ages 14-20
• Scout Troop
Stand-alone unit
Boys, ages 11-17
• Varsity Team
Stand-alone unit
Boys, ages 14-17
• Venture Patrol
Optional patrol of the
troop
Boys, ages 13-17
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Charter Agreement
• Chartered organization’s role
• Venturing crew’s role
• BSA local council’s role
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Venturing Methods
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Adult association
Leadership
Recognition
Ideals
• Group activities
• High adventure
• Teaching others
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Nationwide Crew Interests
• Eighty-five percent are outdoor oriented.
• Eleven percent have a sports and hobbies
focus.
• Four percent are Sea Scout ships.
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Advisor’s Responsibilities
• Fostering a sense of
community
• Developing crew officers
to lead
• Encouraging participation
and support among the
crew
• Upholding standards of
the Boy Scouts of
America
• Protecting young
people in the crew from
abuse
• Ensuring safe activities
• Cultivating the
Venturing spirit and fun
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