Ages 14-21

Venturing

Adventure, Leadership, and Personal Growth for Young Adults

About Venturing

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade and under 21 years of age.

Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Venturing Programs

Shooting Sports

Develop marksmanship skills and safety awareness through supervised shooting sports activities and competitions.

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Officers Association

Build leadership skills and connect with other youth leaders through the Venturing Officers Association.

Venturing Officers Association

Unlimited Adventures

What a Venturing crew does is limited only by the imagination and involvement of the adult and youth leaders and members of the crew. All that is needed are concerned adults who are willing to share a little bit of themselves with today’s youth — tomorrow’s leaders.

Outdoor Adventures

Sail the Caribbean, climb mountains, and explore the great outdoors with fellow Venturers.

Cub Scouts building model rockets to launch

Community Service

Make a difference by teaching disabled people to swim and serving your community.

Arts & Performance

Produce plays, create art, and express your creativity through performance opportunities.

Campfire in the snow at at night at Northern Tier

Special Events

Attend the Olympics, participate in national events, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Venturing Ranks & Awards

A variety of awards are available to Venturers who accomplish specific achievements. Advance through the ranks and earn recognition for your personal growth and leadership development.

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Ready to Start Your Adventure?

Join Venturing today and discover the endless possibilities waiting for you. Connect with other young adults, develop leadership skills, and create unforgettable memories.

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Scouting Programs

By registering your child in a Scouting program, he or she will have a lot of fun – while being challenged to develop leadership skills in an environment that stresses the importance of moral and ethical behavior.