Welcome! Scouting has so much to offer youth of all ages, but especially those youth ages 14-20 years of age. These youth, if they are interested, would find a world of adventure in Scouting’s older youth programs. The best part is that they can still stay registered in their home Troop where they can bring the skills they learn in Venturing or Sea Scouting back home to support their Scout Troop. A true win for everyone!
Scouts who are at least 14 years old or have completed the seventh grade crave challenge and variety. How does Scouting capture their interest? One sure way is through diverse high-adventure and outdoor opportunities. Scouting not only provides adventure but also emphasizes values through ideals that reinforce God, country, and personal growth.
Older Scouts plan and run their own meetings and activities with minimal adult guidance. They participate in exciting outdoor programs like climbing, caving, and backpacking, and council and national high-adventure programs including Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and the Florida Sea Base.
Safeguarding Youth training is a joining requirement for all Adult volunteers and young adult participants ages 18 and older and must be taken annually. Training found at my.scouting.org.
Need to know what are the requirements to be trained for your unit leadership role? This sheet explains the training requirements for all unit-level leaders.
Venturing is a youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends. Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast!
Sea Scouting is about building adventures with your friends- on the water! You’ll have limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. Sea Scouts is a place to grow and learn, find adventure, and build long lasting friendships
For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law daily. The OA is Scouting’s National Honor Society. As an integral part of Scouting America, the OA delivers peer-led advanced leadership experiences that help to build lifelong bonds through service and enrich each member’s Scouting journey.
Founded on the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity can be found on many College and University campuses across the country. Part of AphiO’s four-fold service program is Service to Youth with members actively encouraged to maintain their Scouting connections and membership. To learn more or find a chapter, click the banner above.
The Venturing & Sea Scout Officers’ Association is composed of a team of youth officers from the council’s Venturing Crews and Sea Scout Ships and is supported by advisors. The VSSOA has as a founding goal, the strengthening the Venturing and Sea Scouting programs in the council, planning events, coordinating Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships training sessions, and more.
The GAC’s VSSOA provides opportunities for adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service. It also opens the door to service to the VOAs and Sea Scout Quarterdecks of our NST, our Region, and the Nation.
Seabadge is a leadership and management training focused on the “how-to” aspects of managing a successful youth-led Sea Scout program. While Seabadge was developed as an advanced leadership training program for experienced Sea Scout adult leaders, the course is open to all adult Scout leaders. The driving theme for the training is to Focus on Youth, which makes the course especially valuable for any Scout leader working with older youth.
To learn more about upcoming Seabadge courses and register for the April 24-26, 2026 Course at Camp Comer, please visit our Seabadge page at 1bsa.org/seabadge/
Imagine hiking through some of the same territories as Waite Phillips, Dr. Goodman and other noteworthy Scouting figures. Imagine forming a team, coming into an experience as strangers, but leaving as friends for a lifetime. Few people get to experience the world’s natural beauty and understand what true fellowship is all about. This summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.
Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a collection of high adventure treks for youth and young adults who are up to the challenge. Maybe it’s whetting your appetite by going for a plunge in the ocean at OA Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base, or maybe hiking is your passion at Philmont, Northern Tier or the Summit. Whatever it is, there is no better place to go than OA High Adventure.
APO Eagles the Eagle Scout Alumni Association of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity (APO), and National Affiliate of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is proud to sponsor a Scholarship for college-bound scouts. The program seeks to recognize Scouts who have demonstrated they are leaders, are friends with all, and are of service to the communities in which they live.
A scholarship between $2,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to an Eagle Scout who has shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service. In addition, they will have demonstrated a commitment to Leadership Friendship & Service.
Up to date training information from the National Organization.
The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the national volunteer training center for Scouting America. Since 1950, the PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteers, creating leaders, and hosting family friendly experiences and adventures. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and their families attend the PTC.
Every conference at the PTC features tools, techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is not required.