Venturing / Sea Scouts
Venturers and Leaders, We are going to be making changes to this site to update it with some exciting and useful info. Please check back often and promote Venturing to your youth! Thanks! -Blaine
July 16 - 18 - Green Island Campout on Candlewood Lake
Aug 15-21 - YLT course at Camp Pomperaug
Sept 11-12 & Oct 2-3 - Powder Horn Course
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. The purpose of Venturing is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Sea Scouting is a division of Venturing which focuses on teaching Scouts marine and sailing skills.
The links and resources on this page are designed to help the Crew Advisor and Ship Skipper deliver a high quality program. Click here for an overview of the Venturing program.
Connecticut Yankee Council Resources
National and Regional Web Sites
Lots of good links and resources: clip art, music, training programs, history, advancement, etc.
- National Venturing Web Site
- National Venturing Youth Cabinet
- National Sea Scouting Web Site
- Northeast Region - Area 2 - Web Site (new 11/20/2009)
- Northeast Region Venturing Web Site
- Northeast Region Sea Scouting Web Site
- The Telegraph - Northeast Region Sea Scouting Newsletter
- The Venturing Magazine (On-line)
- Southern Region Venturing Web Site
- Central Region Venturing Web Site
- Western Region Venturing Web Site
Online Discussion Groups
Scouter discussion groups, great for exchanges of ideas and announcements.
- Venturing & Sea Scouting - Connecticut Yankee Council
- Venturing - National Group
- Venturing - Scouter Network
- Sea Scouting - Northeast Region
- Other Sea Scouting Discussion Groups
- Scouts-L (Listserv)
Training Programs
Many of these training programs are available from the BSA Online Learning Center.
- Venturing Advisor Fast Start
- Venturing Youth Protection Training
- Power Horn Training
- Wood Badge Training
- Venturing Leadership Award
- Chartered Organization Representative Training
- Venturing Crew Orientation
- Venturing Out: Keys to Safe Driving
- Sea Scout Training
- Safe Swim DefenseSafety Afloat
- Scuba BSA and here
- Venturing Commissioner Orientation (PPT)
Venturing Leadership Award
The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code. Venturing Leadership Award candidates must be registered and involved in Venturing as a Venturer or an adult for at least one year. Click here for more information.
Other Adult Awards
Many of the awards listed on this web page may be earned by Venturing and Sea Scouting leaders.
Venturing Awards Information
Learn more about the Venturing program and the awards/advancement programs available.
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Bronze Award and here
- Gold Award and here
- Silver Award and here
- Ranger Award and here
- Quest Award
- Trust Award
- Sea Scout Quartermaster Award
- Youth and Adult Leader Training
Advanced Training
Three major advanced training programs are available to Adult leaders in Venturing and Sea Scouting.
- Wood Badge (August 27 - 28 - 29 & September 24 - 25 - 26, 2010)
- Powder Horn (September 11 - 12 & October 2 - 3, 2010)
- Sea Badge (October 1 - 2 - 3, 2010)
Historical Information
- History of Venturing
- History of Sea Scouting
- Sea Scouting Milestones
- History of Senior Scouting Programs