Venturing B.S.A.

• Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 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 is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their s[ecial interests, to grow,to develop leadrship skills, and to become good citizens.
  
• Venturing crews specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests. Venturing programs are developed around six experience areas of emphasis.
  
  
  • Citizenship
    • Develop a better understanding of America's social, economic, and governmental systems.
      
    • Encourage a pride in our Anerican heritage.
  • Leadership
    • Develop leadership skills.
      
    • Prepare for giving leadership and to fulfill responsibilities to American society and to the peoples of the world.
  • Fitness
    • Improve mental, emotional, and physical fitness and an appreciation for sports.
      
    • Develop ethical decision-making skills.
  • Social
    • Instill stable personal values firmly based on religios concepts.
      
    • Develop skill in dealing ith all people and encourage a sense of family and community responsibility.
  • Outdoor
    • Develop a degree of self-reliance based on courage, initiative, and resourcefulness.
      
    • Understanding and appreciate the wise use of resources and the protection of our environment.
  • Service
    • Encourage the skill and desire to help others.
      
    • Gain a keen respect for the basic rights of others.
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