We are BSA Ventures -

Venturing is a development program for young men and women who are 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade) and under 21 years of age.

Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community.

The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.

One Good Scout...

One Good Scout is all it takes.

An important goal of Venturing is to help young adults be responsible and caring persons, both now and in the future.

Venturing uses "ethical controversies" to help young adults develop the ability to make responsible choices that reflect their concern for what is a risk and how it will affect others involved.

Because an ethical controversy is a problem-solving situation, leaders expect young adults to employ empathy, invention, and selection when they think through their position and work toward a solution.

One Good Scout...

One Good Scout is all it takes.

Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Venturing provides the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun program full of adventure and challenges, acquire leadership skills, and to take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religion, and life.

One Good Scout...

One Good Scout is all it takes.

Venturing is a new "old" program of the Boy Scouts of America. Originally part of the Exploring Division, it finally came into its own in 1998.

It has become the fastest growing program of the BSA. Young adults have found through the Venturing program the outlet they have been looking for in their age group. It has been an exciting time of fast growth and great learning experiences.

There are continued misconceptions about what Venturing is all about. Venturing is not for young boys and girls but rather for young adults. They are able to do more and go further as a Venturer.

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What did you do last weekend ?

Was it anything like what you see on here ? If not, you could be part of our New BSA Venturing Crew 2200 for the Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Allen, Lucas, Wylie, McKinney, and surrounding area. The youth of the Crew determine the Crew's activities and its direction as Venturing is a Youth run organization. But we have hand-picked the best adult advisors and the best adult activity specialists in North Texas, and our Charter Organization is all about Scouting.

We are looking for the best core of youth with which to build Venturing Crew 2200.
Venturing is for young men and women who are at least 14 years of age (or at least 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade) and under 21 years of age.

Please take a few minutes to explore our web site and see what is in store for Crew 2200.
Contact us by telephone at 214 383-7488 #202 or by email to: Info@NorthTexasScouting.org


Aerial Zip Line... The zip line tour will allow you to spend a couple of hours exploring an area adjacent to the New River Gorge National River without ever touching the ground. Instead of hiking, biking or driving, you will zip from treetop to treetop, mixed in with an occasional suspension-bridge walk to get to the next line.
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Lake & Ocean Sail Boarding... Properly rig and prepare your sailboard and uphaul, outhaul, downhaul, tack, beat, reach, run, and luff until you are blue in the face. Steer your sailboard into the wind and take control of a great aquatic adventure.

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Whitewater River Rafting... Challenging rapids and spectacular wilderness scenery ... a terrific combination for Venturers seeking a Rocky Mountain - style adventure. Days of rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping and exploring the wilderness. You will discover a whole new world of fun and adventure.

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Open Water Scuba Diving... Come dive the coral reefs and wrecks of the Florida Keys. Explore the only living coral reef system in the USA, diving sites like Alligator or Tennessee Reefs, exploring uncharted dive sites up and down the Keys or adding to Sea Base's own artificial reef.

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Private Pilot Aviation... From out of the blue of the Western sky... It's a high performance single engine private jet with you at the controls. Want to be in control and navigate the air lanes near the speed of sound (almost) ? This is just the ticket !

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High Country Horseback Riding... Horseshoe Bend has a variety of programs that include horseback riding, rodeo, trips to the mountain, and of course the spectacular hike to Sentinel Peak. Life here is a little more laid back as in the days of the Old West. Your transportation is a choice from over 40 horses. You will encounter many cowboys that will greet you with a friendly, "Howdy".

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Wilderness Mountain Hiking... At the Northern Tier Venturers explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba. Mountain hiking is a terrific way to keep your body and mind in top shape, both now and for a lifetime. Exploring the outdoors challenges you with discoveries and new ideas.

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Amateur Radio Quest... Throughout the history of amateur radio, amateur radio enthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services. Research by amateur radio operators has founded new industries, built economies, empowered nations, and saved lives in times of emergency.

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Tall Ship Sailing... Experience all the Adventure the Bahamas have to offer aboard a Tall Ship. This Adventure is for those Venturers who are willing to explore the Sea in a vessel equipped with kayaks for reef discovery. This requires everyone to work as a team as you learn and experience the workings of sailing and sea traveling. The vessel is a 60' catamaran perfect for the depth and conditions in the Sea.

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Venture Crew Camping... An important goal of Venturing is to help young adults be responsible and caring persons, both now and in the future. Venturing uses "ethical controversies" to help young adults develop the ability to make responsible choices. What better place to develop those character elements then in the great outdoors ?

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Summer Camp... Summer camps have Venturer programs that include canoeing, white water rafting, horseback riding, backpacking, rock climbing/rappelling, COPE, shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, muzzle-loader), and more. A week of High Adventure in mother nature.

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Winter Camp... Winter camps have Venturer programs that include traditional activities such as rock climbing/rappelling, COPE, shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, muzzle-loader), and more. There are merit badge programs as well. Five days of High Adventure in winter. Bring lots of hot drinks for the camp fire.

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Citizenship in America & Service Projects... Ventures believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and the traditions of our people. Ventures maintain a personal sense of honor in their life and they treasure their American heritage and will preserve and enrich it. Love of America and Helping Others are Keystones of North Texas Scouting. We have monthly Programs and Activities that develop Patriotism and Selflessness.

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Venturing Advancement... A variety of awards are available to Venturers who accomplish specific advancement achievements.
These awards include the Bronze, Gold, Silver, Ranger, and Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award. Recognition Awards are designed to provide recognition for youth and adults include Venturing Leadership Award and Venturing Advisor Award of Merit

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One Good Scout; Neil Armstrong - American Hero, Eagle Scout... “The Boy Scouts have contributed to a deeper appreciation by the American people of the higher conception of patriotism and good citizenship. Every nation depends for its future upon the proper training and development of its youth. The American boy must have the best training and discipline our great democracy can provide if America is to maintain her ideals, her standards, and her influence in the world." President Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1921

Scout Oath... On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Venturing Oath... As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world. Venturing Code... As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and the traditions of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world. Venturing Goals... Young adults involved in Venturing will:   Learn to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values in the Venturing Oath and Code.   Experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure.   Become a skilled training and program resource for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other groups.   Acquire skills in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts and hobbies, and religious life.   Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles. "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - President John Quincy Adams Contact us by telephone at 214 383-7488 #202 or by email to: Info@NorthTexasScouting.org