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.
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