Venturing
Sawtooth Mountains Idaho 2019
Overview
Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). It’s operated through Venturing Crews, run by the youth and mentored by adult advisors to plan activities and events, run meetings and trainings, and handle administrative tasks. Our crew aims for at least one outing every month and a big, multi-day adventure in the summer which we call a Super Trip.
The Venturing program uses the A-L-P-S model to prepare members for their futures. ALPS stands for:
Adventure – Mentoring, leading, and participating in crew-led adventures.
Leadership – Ongoing leadership development through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership.
Personal Growth – Goal-setting in support of personal growth.
Service – Leading and participating in community service.
To support the youth in their growth, Crew 27 encourages, but does not require, working on the Summit Award path (personal development) and the Ranger Award (outdoor skills).
As a part of Boy Scouts of America, Venturing also believes in teaching its members to live by a set of principles found in the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Venturing Moto, and, for our outdoor focused crew, The Outdoor Code.
Trail maintenance at Henry Coe State Park
Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
The Venturing Motto
Lead the Adventure.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to:
BE CLEAN IN MY OUTDOOR MANNERS – I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods and roadways.
BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE – I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold-out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
BE CONSIDERATE IN THE OUTDOORS – I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping.
BE CONSERVATION-MINDED – I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.