Older Scout Programs
Co-ed 14-20 years old: Venturing and Sea Scouts
Co-ed 14-20 years old: Venturing and Sea Scouts
"Crews" for 14–20 years old co-eds
Venturing Crews are in every district of Great Trail Council. These programs are for the older scout and extend through age 20.
Venturing is a youth-led program where Scouts experience positive mentorship and develop leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Crews can come together for many reasons, but often around a single focus such as high adventure . Members of crews are often also members of a Scouts BSA program as a youth or young adult.
Find a crew near you below or start your own.
"Ships" for 14–20 years old co-eds
Scout Ship 5001 is in our council to serve you. Search here using your zip code for them or another Sea Scout Ship.
Sea Scouting is a maritime program for boys and girls ages 14-20 providing a fun, safe environment for Scouts to learn, build friendships, and develop character while earning advancement.
We have very strict membership standards for all adults who participate in the program. See our pages on Scouting Safety, which include the Guide to Safe Scouting, and Safeguarding Youth Training that all Adult Volunteers must take. Additionally, all adult volunteers must adhere to the Scouters' Code of Conduct.
In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers, and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. We are all responsible and must hold each other accountable to provide a safe environment for all participants. We are committed to abuse prevention by utilizing:
Mandatory youth protection training.
Criminal background checks.
Banning one-on-one adult and youth interactions.
Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse to law enforcement.
A volunteer screening database.
We are committed to injury and illness prevention by integrating safety measures in our handbooks, literature, and training materials, including the Guide to Safe Scouting. We expect leaders to use the four points of SAFE Scouting measures include:
Youth are Supervised by qualified and trustworthy adults who set the example for safety.
Activities are Assessed for risks.
Pre-requisite Fitness and Skill levels are confirmed before participation.
Appropriate Equipment is utilized, and Environmental conditions are monitored.
When incidents do occur, we expect a timely, clear, and complete incident report. We are committed to learning from the data and modifying program guidance for the prevention of future occurrences.
Click the following image to watch the Scouting is Safer Than Ever video.