For parents & guardians
What to expect
Venturing gives teens real responsibility in a safe, supervised setting. Here's how the crew works and how we keep members safe.
Safety first
- All adult leaders are registered, background-checked and trained in Scouting America's Youth Protection program.
- At least two registered adults are present at every activity, and there is no one-on-one contact between adults and youth.
- Trips follow Scouting America's Guide to Safe Scouting, including training requirements for activities like swimming, climbing and paddling.
Forms you'll need
- Youth application to register with Scouting America (we'll help).
- Annual Health and Medical Record: Parts A & B for all members. Part C (a physical) is needed for longer trips and high adventure.
- Permission slips for each trip, sent ahead of time.
Forms and packing lists are in the members area.
Costs
Members pay the annual Scouting America registration fee plus the cost of individual trips. Monthly meetings are free. We keep costs low and are happy to talk privately about financial help.
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Getting involved
Adults can help as registered advisors, drivers, trip chaperones or members of the crew committee. If you have outdoor skills, a profession to share or just some time, we'd love to hear from you.
Photos and privacy
We share group photos on this site to show what the crew does. We use first names only for youth members, never tag or label individuals, and never post schools, addresses or contact details. Read our full photo & privacy policy.