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Similarities and Differences between
Venture, Varsity Scouting, and
Venturing
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VENTURE is a program within Boy Scout Troops
within the Boy Scout Division of BSA.
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VARSITY is a program in a different type of
unit within the Boy Scout Division of BSA.
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VENTURING is a program within the Venturing
Division of BSA.
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| Unit
Type |
Venture Patrols within Boy Scout
Troops |
Varsity Scout Teams |
Venturing Crews &
Sea
Scout Ships |
| Members |
Boy Scouts
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Varsity Scouts
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Venturers &
Sea Scouts
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| Membership |
Boys 13-17
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Boys 14-17
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Boys and Girls 14-20
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| Adult
Leader |
Assistant Scoutmaster-Venture
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Team Coach
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Venturing Advisor &
Ship Skipper
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| Youth
Leader |
Venture Patrol Leader
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Team Captain
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Crew President &
Ship Boatswain
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Orientation
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High Adventure
or Sports activities
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Boy Scout program with high adventure / sports
activities added.
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Crew specializes in an area within outdoor /
high adventure, sports, youth ministries, or arts & crafts
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Advancement
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Tenderfoot thru Eagle, plus activity pins
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Tenderfoot thru Eagle, plus activity pins
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Bronze, Gold, Silver;
Ranger
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Apprentice, Ordinary,
Able, Quartermaster
(Sea Scouts only)
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Star, Life, Eagle & Palms (only boys under
18 who have earned First Class Scout in a Troop or Team).
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Notes:
- The term "Venture Crew" is no longer valid. That group is
now called a "Venture Patrol."
- The term "Venture Scout" is not valid for any program of
the BSA.
- Members of a Venture Patrol are "Boy Scouts".
- Members of a Venturing Crew are "Venturers".
- The term "Varsity Team" as used by in-troop programs is no
longer valid.
That function has now been taken over by the Venture Patrol.
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