2009 Venturing College Course Descriptions

9:00 AM to 2:55 PM

VEN 120

Sea Scouting Specific (5 Hour Class)

Sea Scouts should not expect their leaders to know all the answers, but they can expect their leaders to know where to find them.

This course is a terrific overview of the Sea Scouting program.

(Prerequisite: Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training)

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

VEN 199

New Leaders Essentials

Required training for all adult leaders in Scouting.

Get an overview of the eight core methods of Scouting and how they fit together.

9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

VEN 272

BSA Shooting Sports including Archery

Learn the BSA standards for shooting sports including the safety and training rules required.

9:00 AM

VEN 374

Map and Compass

Learn how to use a map and compass to find your way out, or into, the woods.

10:00 AM to 3:50 PM

VEN 140

Venturing Specific Leaders Training

A five hour certification course designed to introduce adult Venturing Crew Leaders to the basic information needed to operate a crew.

10:00 AM

VEN 274

High Adventure Afloat

Learn how to plan and execute high adventure activities on fresh and salt water.

1:00 PM to 3:50 PM

VEN 130

LDS Venturing (3 Hour Class)

Specifically for the Venturing Crews of the Church of Latter-day-Saints. Incorporating the Duty to God Program into the activity arm of the Priesthood.

11:00 AM

VEN 316

Wilderness First Aid Basics

When help is delayed, learn strategies to manage backcountry medical emergencies. Introduction to the American Red Cross courses and training appropriate for Venturing crews.

1:00 PM to 2:50 PM

VEN 315

Gourmet dining in the bush

Learn the art of preparing and eating in style during your high adventure activities.

3:00 PM

VEN 145

Membership/Recruiting

Learn some of the methods for making your unit grow: how to utilize your Scout Parent Unit Coordinator; share ideas; and pick up some great resources at the same time.

3:00 PM

VEN 447

Geocaching

Fun and adventure from city streets to the great outback. Learn how create it & do it.