Venturers, who have received the outdoor bronze award, need only complete four of the core requirements and two electives to qualify for the ranger award. Set your goals with backpacking in mind and write them down. Venturing awardsrequirements book boy scouts of america. Venturing adult leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The venturing ranger award encourages young men to achieve a high level of outdoor skill proficiency. Ranger guidebook 2001 subject to change communications. Participate in a crew activity outside of a crew meeting.
Ranger award core requirements blackhawk area council. Ranger handbook and venturer handbook venturing bsa boy scouts of america on. The powder horn course will also introduce venturing leaders to the ranger youth award program, so adults may better help venturers in meeting the ranger award requirements. Wilderness survival before you begin wilderness survival, you must have completed the cooking, land navigation, and first aid core requirements. To earn the ranger award, a venturer must complete the core requirements and four of the following 18 elective requirements. Identify different water types and where different fish are found 3. To earn the ranger award, venturers must complete requirements similar to merit. National outdoor badges may be earned in the following areas. Leader award of merit venturing advisor with gold border and gold star, no. Venturing summit award guide national capital area council. The venturing ranger award is available to all young men and women who are venturing youth members of the boy scouts of america.
Although the ranger program was officially discontinued in 1949, explorer scouts could continue work on the ranger award until 1951. A venturer may also wear the arrow of light rank if earned as a webelos scout. A scout, sea scout, or venturer earns the national outdoor badge for camping by completing these requirements. Sasp activities can also lead to earning venturing awards, such as the ranger award. The venturer ranger handbook, quest handbook, and venturing leader manual may also be ordered directly from supply at 8003230732. Powder horn presents a wide variety of handson high adventure skills experiences, and thus is not designed to provide specific skills certifications. Following in the tradition of the quartermaster, ranger, and quest awards, a similar, challenging award program has therefore been created for venturing s religious life emphasis.
Venturer and adult leader, for field wear, left pocket flap. By earning that award, he or she is halfway to the ranger award. Ranger award requirements us scouting service project. This is an award for adults who, at a unit level, show outstanding leadership and dedication to the venturing program. Yes, they may work on their own, with other venturers, or as a crew. Jun 14, 2019 ranger award shooting sports elective correction needed donovanmcneil june 14, 2019, 10. The venturing ranger award is available to all young men and women who are venturing youth members of the boy scouts. If the core requirements score is less than 1,700, enter 0 for the elective requirements subtotal. The ranger award is an award available to youth in the venturing program of the boy scouts of. The formal deadline is midnight the night before the candidates 21st birthday. Advisors and consultants must sign a ranger candidates record sheet found in the venturing awards and recognition handbook. Venturing ranger award electives outdoor living history.
Yes, but only in the case of certifications bsa lifeguard, for example that are still valid. Once earned, it will identify a ranger as a person who is highly s. High adventure and the outdoors have always been of interest to young americans as well as an important part of the bsa program. The ranger award exemplifies a challenging highlevel. The national award has been discontinued and will be replaced with a new version open to leaders from all programs. Its operated through venturing crews, units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events for youth like you. To complete the venturing ranger award requirements for cyclingmountain biking, a venturer must learn about bicycle equipment and safety. Requirements 18 are the core requirements to earn the ranger award, a venturer must complete the core requirements and four of the following 18 elective requirements. Jan 04, 2020 scouts learn about, identify, and observe a wide variety of birds while doing the requirements for the bird study merit badge. To achieve the venturing award the new crew member must.
Spincasting, spinning, baitcasting, and fly fishing how to put line on each reel how to cast two types of equipment. Ranger handbook and venturer handbook venturing bsa. Information is also provided on many of the other awards and recognitions to alert venturers to these opportunities, but because these awards are often bestowed by other agencies, the venturer is encouraged to find the most current requirements from those organizations. National venturing leadership awards pdf file 122309 from 2000 to 2009, national presented the award to the past venturing youth cabinet and outstanding adults who had contributed to venturing at a national level. Ranger award shooting sports elective venturing program. A comprehensive source for the requirements of the venturing awards programs, this is the goto book for every venturing scout. State your intention to join the crew by participating in an induction ceremony, during which you repeat and commit to live by the scout oath, the scout law, and the venturing motto. Candidates can work with outside consultants such as a scuba diving instructor. Some items may be downloaded from this web site the item title serves as a link. Click on the links below to see the details of each requirement and elective. The venturing leaders training award is available to any leader, while the venturing advisors key and venturing advisor award of merit are only available to the advisor. Venturing ranger award complete requirements 18 and any 4 from 924.
The venturerranger handbook, quest handbook, and venturing leader manual may also be ordered directly from supply at 8003230732. The venturing silver award is the highest award a young man can earn. Because of the attraction of high adventure, the ranger award is available to all venturing youth members of the boy scouts of america. This could be a nonrequired course at school such as creative writing, technical. Page 4 of 5 processing the summit award is much like the eagle scout application. Complete a standard firstaid course or the american red cross wilderness first aid basics or equivalent course. The ranger award, for instance, has many requirements that may be completed or worked on during the week. Venturing officers and advisors to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful venturing ranger program. Here are the requirements for the new venturing awards. Ranger award, silver medal suspended from white and. Scouts learn about, identify, and observe a wide variety of birds while doing the requirements for the bird study merit badge. The ranger award was reintroduced by the bsa in 1998 as part of the new venturing program. This checklist can help you document your progress as you work toward earning the award.
Completion of this form satisfies elective requirements. Write a risk management plan for an upcoming crew high adventure activity such as a whitewater canoeing or rockclimbing trip. Participate in an interview conducted by your crew president and your advisor. Venturing ranger award requirements workbooksrevised. Religious organizations charter the majority of venturing crews. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional. Venturing award requirements all venturers should earn the venturing award soon after they formally join the crew. Thats because the award requirements have very little overlap. Earn the scouts bsa first class rank, sea scout apprentice rank, or complete venturing ranger award requirements 16. Outdoorhigh adventure is the largest and fastest growing interest in the boy scouts of america. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in venturing awards and requirements.
Links to resources referenced to by the venturing ranger award handbook and other related resources, organized by ranger award requirements. A total of 2,782 explorers earned the original ranger award between 1944 and 1951. Venturing is an inclusive program through the boy scouts of america for males and females aged 1420 or and completed the 8th grade. Advisors and consultants must sign a ranger candidates record sheet found in the ranger guidebook or venturing awards and requirements 34784 sku 618767. Venturing awards and requirements is a comprehensive source for the requirement of the venturing awards programs. They also listen for birds songs and learn how to provide a healthy habitat for birds. A young man must have completed the gold award, fulfill requirements in emergency preparedness, complete the venturing leadership skills course and hold a leadership position.
For a complete list of venturing achievement awards and requirements, click here. The purpose of the award is to encourage venturers to achieve a high level of outdoor skills proficiency. Venturers should discuss award activities relevant for them andor their crew before coming to camp or early in the week upon their arrival. Requirements for the ranger award can be found here. The 2014 printing of venturing awards and requirements 34784 sku 618767 omitted the requirements for the scuba and shooting sports electives. Take a communicationsrelated training class that includes at least 15 hours of training. Following in the tradition of the quartermaster, ranger, and quest awards, a similar, challenging award program has therefore been created for venturings religious life emphasis. They can work on their own or with other venturers. Bird study merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.
The course is based on the ranger award requirements, exposing participants to several outdoorhighadventure activities. Advancement has been an important part of the boy scouts of america since the issuance of the first 12 merit badges in 1911. Explain the basic natural systems, cycles, and changes over time and how they are evidenced in a watershed near where you live. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional rifle. Ranger award venturing award checklist this checklist can help you document your progress as you work toward earning the award. Venturing ranger award and sea scout shooting sports medal. Develop a personal exercise plan and follow it for at least three months, exercising at least three times a week. How your venturers can earn the ranger award scouting magazine.
Venturing awards and requirements 34784 sku 618767 and. Venturing ranger award date initials complete requirements 1. Quest award, gold medal suspended from green cloth. The new crew member makes a commitment to join and move forward into the experience of venturing. Candidates can work with outside consultants such as a scuba diving instructor, for instance. Core requirements subtotal elective requirements subtotal total score bronze award silver award gold award 1,7002,399 2,4002,999 3,0003,500 2020 journey to excellence council venturing scorecard faqs core requirements. Include the four basic elements, land use patterns, and at least six different species in your. To earn the venturing ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. These requirements became effective on june 1, 2014.
For example, these include the venturing ranger award, the quest awards, the trust award. This could be a nonrequired course at school such as creative writing, technical writing, american sign language, or film productio. Participate in a crew activity tier 1 outside of a crew. The ranger award exemplifies a challenging highlevel outdoorhighadventure skills advancement program. In that same tradition, a variety of awards are available to venturers who accomplish specific advancement achievements. See page 47 for scouts bsa advancement awards that may be worn on the venturing uniform.
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