Venturing

Co-Ed (14-20 Years Old)

You love exploring your passions, making new friends and discovering the world. You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling off a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you. Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast! You’ll gain skills and experience in leadership, event-planning, organization, communication and responsibility – and the list goes on!

Learn More

Venturing is an inclusive BSA program for males and females who are 14-20 years old (or those who are 13 and have completed the 8th grade). It’s operated through Venturing Crews, which are units comprised of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events around certain activities they all have in common. Venturing emphasizes youth leadership through the ALPS Model, which stands for adventure, leadership, personal growth and service.

Occoneechee Council Venturing Opportunities

The Occoneechee Council Venturing Officers Association (VOA) exists to provide a forum for the youth leadership of Crews, to promote and support Venturing programs, to assist district commissioners and Council staff when needed and to provide a variety of program and training events for youth across the Council. For a current list of VOA officers, please click here. For information on how to get involved with VOA, please contact the current VOA president at [email protected].

How Do I Sign Up?

You’ve made a great choice to explore the fun and adventure of Scouting! To get started, simply complete our interest form by clicking on the button below.