Venturing is a new 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.

What Is Venturing?

A detailed overview of the BSA's newest program.

Youth and Adult Awards

A variety of awards are available to Venturers and adults, from achievement awards such as the Bronze, Gold, and Silver awards to recognitions including the Venturing Leadership Award.

Starting a Crew

Organizing a Venturing crew is easy to do. Just follow these steps.

Program Support

The Venturing Division provides literature, audiovisuals, training, activities, and awards to support Venturing crews and ships.

Activities

The program of every Venturing crew revolves around a special avocation or hobby interest. What a Venturing crew does is limited only by the imagination and involvement of the adult and youth leaders and members of the crew.