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Dynamic Venturing Program Changes for Youth Leadership Development

Explore the BSA’s revised Venturing program model focusing on leadership, skills, and mentoring for lasting impact on youth. Engage in tiered activities, awards, and online training. Contact Program Content for inquiries.

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Dynamic Venturing Program Changes for Youth Leadership Development

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  1. 2015 Program Changes Contact programupdates@scouting.org with questions.

  2. PROGRAM UPDATES Dynamic and Relevant Program The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families.

  3. Task Force Structure • Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers • Nationally Representative • Networked to other functions and discipline • Religious Relations Committee • Aquatics Task Force • Program Impact, etc. • Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board December 2013

  4. Timeline & Organizing Principles

  5. One Oath and Law Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise & Venturing Oath. • Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the twelve points of the Scout Law.  • Retire the Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader.  • Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake. • Venturers will use the Scout sign and salute.

  6. Venturing – New Program Model

  7. ALPS Program Model • Four Areas of Focus • Progressive Learning • Lasting Impact for Youth • Begins June 2014 • “Old” program ends December 31, 2014

  8. Venturing Award Award Focus: Joining • Commitment to ideals • Participation

  9. Discovery Award Award Focus: Participation • Preparing to lead • Service • Active participation • Goal setting & personal growth

  10. Pathfinder Award Award Focus: Leadership • Advanced skills • Planning service • Goal setting through planning

  11. Summit Award Award Focus: Mentoring • Leading service • Goal setting in “the big picture”

  12. Crew Activities • Tier I • Tier II • Tier III

  13. Program Opportunities • Program Guides

  14. Online Training • Personal Reflections • Goal Setting • Time Management • Project Management • Mentoring

  15. ACTIVITY Calendar Planning Growth & Council Impact

  16. Support • Council Standards of Venturing Excellence (CSVE) • Adjusted Unit, District, and Council Standards • Focus on Retention and Membership • National Venturing Committee

  17. National Venturing Committee • New structure for all levels. Regional, Area, Council, District • Structure will be designed • Representation from all Region both youth and adult

  18. Support from National

  19. Q&A

  20. Program Questions? For program questions, contact: Program.Content@scouting.org Or visit: www.scouting.org/venturing

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