Frequently Asked Questions

Introducing yourself to another scout or scouter often brings questions from a person who never before has heard of venturing, or only heard a few things about it. For those who are just finding out about the venturing program, here are some questions you may have, and their answers.

Is venturing the same thing as the Boy Scouts?

Not exactly. Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America, so we share many concepts and regulations, but we are a little different, too. We share the same districts, and councils, and have the same council and district leaders. Our main differance is in what we do, how we do it, and who participates, more than who leads us or who makes the rules.

Do I have to join a scout troop to be a venturer?

No, but this is nothing that says you can't be a member of both, either. Many venturers are also scouts, but some never have set foot in a troop meeting. For many, especially the female members, this is their first exposure to the scouting program.

Can girls join the venturing program?

Different crews can set their own rules as to whether or not to accept female members, but the vast majority do. Our crew, for example is about 50% female.

I don't know anything about the outdoors, especially high adventure activities, but it looks fun. Can I join?

One of the things we do very often is learn to do the things we do. No one is expected to walk into a crew a white water rafting expert, we learn that as a group. Of course, a little knowledge of the outdooors helps, but is not at all nessesary. It is not uncommon for a new member to have never been hiking or camping before.

I am a boy scout working on obtaining the Eagle Rank. Can I continue working on rank advancement in a crew?

If you are currently a First Class Scout, and working on your eagle rank, you can still obtain the Eagle Rank, even if you are only a member of a crew, and not in a Scout Troop.

Will venturing draw scouts away from their troops?

Venturing is not a replacement for scout troops, it's an addition, something more for them to do, not something else.


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