Venturing & Sea Scouts

Venturing & Sea Scouting 

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.

This webpage updated 10/16/2013

Connecticut Yankee Council Resources

• Council Venturing Committee

• Venturing News & Info

• CT Yankee Venturing & Sea Scouting on Facebook

• Venturing & Sea Scout Calendar
• Council Sea Scout Wardroom 
• Sea Scout News & Info
• How to Organize a Sea Scout Ship

National and Regional Web Sites

Lots of good links and resources: clip art, music, training programs, history, advancement, etc.

• NEW Venturing Website
• National Venturing Web Site
• National Venturing Youth Cabinet 

• National Sea Scouting Web Site

• Northeast Region - Area 2 - Web Site 

• Northeast Region Venturing Web Site

• Northeast Region Sea Scouting Web Site (needs updating)

• The Telegraph - Northeast Region Sea Scouting Newsletter (needs updating)

• 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 (needs updating)
• Venturing - National Group
• Sea Scouting - Northeast Region (needs updating)
• Other Sea Scouting Discussion Groups (needs updating)

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 (needs updating)

• Safe Swim Defense Safety 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.

• Bronze Award here
• Gold Award here
• Silver Award here
• Ranger Award here
• Quest Award
• Trust Award
• Sea Scout Quartermaster Award
• Youth and Adult Leader Training (needs updating)

Advanced Training

These major advanced training programs are available to Adult leaders in Venturing and Sea Scouting.

• Wood Badge
• Powder Horn