Venturing

Venturers posing together for a group selfie outdoors, with the Venturing logo displayed in the foreground.

Venturing: Youth-Led, Co-Ed Adventures

If you’re driven by curiosity, fueled by new experiences, and always ready for what’s next—Venturing is your kind of program.

This is your space to explore what excites you. One day it’s rappelling down a cliff, the next it’s designing a robot, paddling into the sunset, giving back to your community, or diving deeper into your personal interests and values. Whatever your passion, Venturing puts you in the lead.

Venturing is youth-led and inspired, giving you the chance to plan adventures, lead your peers, and shape your own experience. Along the way, you will build skills that go far beyond the moment—leadership, organization, communication, and real responsibility that prepares you for wherever life takes you.

The Venturing Framework: ALPS

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It’s more than a program;
it’s your opportunity to lead, explore,
and define your own path.

Powered by Youth Leadership

The Garden State Council Venturing Officers Association (VOA) supports and strengthens the Venturing program across the council. Through a structured network of youth leaders, the VOA helps local crews grow, stay connected, and take full advantage of leadership and advancement opportunities.

Want to learn more or get involved? Reach out to Joseph Blazejewski at joseph.blazejewski@scouting.org.

Support Our Scouting Troops

Support can take many forms: Donate through Friends of Scouting, purchase popcorn or camp cards from a local Scout, attend our Women of Achievement dinner or regional Citizenship Awards dinners, and so much more. Your support of Scouting enables Garden State Council to support the experiences of nearly 5,000 youth throughout South Jersey!