We stand behind this statement. Trained leaders provide a better program for the boys and operate their programs in an informed compliance with BSA policy and safety guidelines. Units with trained leaders retain boys longer than units whose leaders are not trained.
This guide is designed to assist the newly recruited Venturing crew Advisor in using the Venturing program planning process to get a crew up and running and off to a successful start. Highlights include program goals, Venturing methods, crew orientation, steps to getting your crew up and running, leadership position responsibilities, and hints for successful crew operations. It also provides information on suggested crew activities, cooperative and problem-solving games, and suggested agendas.
A teen leadership development course that:
- Is a week or two weekends long
- Includes experiential learning in a nontraditional setting, not indoors in a classroom
- Is based on nature
- Teaches only five leadership commissions (skills)
- Is extremely fun!
- Includes support materials: Syllabus, Pocket medal, Certificate, Leadership bag tag, Wooden bear claws
