THE ROLE OF ADULTS IN THE VENTURE CREW

Venturing is considerably different from the other BSA programs in several ways. Notably, girls are allowed membership, but also, adults have a unique role. Following are the main responsibilities of Venturing advisors:

• Fostering an environment within the Venturing crew that has a true sense of community and encourages everyone's growth and responsibility to one another.
• Developing crew officers to lead, i.e., to plan, make decisions, and carry out a program of activities over an extended period.
• Encouraging participation and support for the Venturing crew from the chartered organization, associate Advisors, crew committee, parents, and other adults in the community.
• Upholding the standards and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Providing the necessary framework for protecting the members of a crew from abuse.
• Ensuring that activities are conducted within BSA safety guidelines and requirements. Advisors should be trained by the BSA.
• Seeking to cultivate within the members of a crew a capacity to enjoy life-- to have fun through the Venturing experience.
• The Advisor is the key adult leader and is responsible for training crew officers.
• The ultimate responsibility for the crew rests with the Advisor.

As one of the methods of for delivering the three-fold aims of the Boy Scouts of America (build character, develop citizenship, and foster personal fitness), Adult Association is an important aspect. The youth officers lead the crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity.