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Venturing Leader Specific Training

Venturing Leader Specific Training. Table of Contents. Session 1: Here’s Venturing. Small Discussion Groups. What are you looking forward to? What are you concerned about?. BSA Mission Statement.

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Venturing Leader Specific Training

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  1. Venturing Leader Specific Training

  2. Table of Contents

  3. Session 1: Here’s Venturing

  4. Small Discussion Groups • What are you looking forward to? • What are you concerned about?

  5. 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.

  6. What does it mean to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices” and “instill values”?

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. What Is Venturing?

  11. 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

  12. Venturing Crew Stand-alone unit Coed, ages 13-20 who have completed the 8th grade Varsity Team Stand-alone unit Boys, ages 14-17 Scout Troop Stand-alone unit Boys, ages 11-17 Venture Patrol Optional patrol of the troop Boys, ages 13-17 Venturing’s Unique Place (see chart 3, syllabus)

  13. Charter Agreement • Chartered organization’s role • Venturing crew’s role • BSA local council’s role

  14. Adult association Leadership Recognition Ideals Group activities High adventure Teaching others Venturing Methods

  15. Nationwide Crew Interests • Eighty-five percent are outdoor oriented. • Eleven percent have a sports and hobbies focus. • Four percent are Sea Scout ships.

  16. Protecting young people in the crew from abuse 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 Ensuring safe activities Cultivating the Venturing spirit and fun Advisor’s Responsibilities

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