Venturing

KAHOOT!

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Test your knowledge of the National Parks, Venturing, video games and other topics!

Download the Kahoot! app for your smartphone or table and click the JOIN NOW button on another device.  If possible, you will want to see the question on one and the answer on the other.

LIVE FROM PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH

9:00 – 9:45 AM

An in-depth look at the opportunities available at the crown jewel of BSA’s national high adventure bases. Find out why so many call it Heave On Earth and what is IWTGBTP!  This session is being conducted live by Philmont staff that will be in New Mexico.

GOAL SETTING & TIME MANAGEMENT – 1ST HOUR

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Finding a successful time management strategy depends on a person’s personality, ability to self-motivate and level of self-discipline.  This course introduces established methods for improving a Venturer’s ability to effectively manage the events in his or her life in relation to time.  This course is required for the Discovery Award and will take place over 2 hours with a 15-minute break.

I AM AN ORDEAL MEMBER-NOW WHAT?

9:00 – 9:45 AM

You were found worthy by the members of your unit.  You have taken your first step.  Find out what’s out there in the OA before you are just a sash & dash! 

CANOEING WITH THE NORTHERN TIER 

10:00 – 10:45AM

There is no better place to learn canoeing tips & tricks than from the Northern Tier staff.  In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba.  This session is live from Boundary Waters at the Northern Tier.

2021 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE

10:00 – 10:45AM

Find out how you can ‘Face the Challenge’ with 25,000 Scouts and 5,000 volunteers at the Boy Scouts of America’s next quadrennial National Scout Jamboree.

ESCAPE ROOM 

10:00 – 10:45AM

You and your crew are on a backpacking trip when out of nowhere a thunderstrom rolls up…..Can you escape this scenario?  This event is limited to 10 participants between 14 & 20 years of age.  Sign up and we will email you the link the day before.

GOAL SETTING & TIME MANAGEMENT – 2nd HOUR

10:00 – 10:45 AM

Finding a successful time management strategy depends on a person’s personality, ability to self-motivate and level of self-discipline.  This course introduces established methods for improving a Venturer’s ability to effectively manage the events in his or her life in relation to time.  This course is required for the Discovery Award and will take place over 2 hours with a 15-minute break.

LIVE FROM THE FLORIDA SEA BASE

11:00 – 11:45AM

The BSA’s very own island getaway.  The Florida Sea Base offers a wide range of aquatic adventures and is leading the way in some incredible restoration projects just offshore.  This session is being conducted live by Sea Base staff that will be in the Florida Keys.

MEET THE PHILMONT BURROS

11:00 – 11:30AM

If you love animals, this is your you!  If you have heard stories about the Philmont burros and wondered what the buzz is all about, this is for you.  If you want to see the scenic mountains of Philmont, don’t miss this session.

ARCHERY AT THE SUMMIT

11:00 – 11:45AM

You’ve never seen archery quite like this!  The Summit features traditional training with bows, but Scouts and Venturers are able to try something that is typically not experienced at other Scout Camps – sporting arrows and crossbows.  Live from the Bows at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

THE NATIONAL VENTURING OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

11:00 – 11:45AM

Meet Pamela Petterchak, the NVOA President, and what trail led her to this spot on her Scouting trail.  If you ever wondered what a VOA is or thought about being on one, she’s got the insite. Pamela is also up for the challenge and a little silliness.

INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING ACTIVITIES & MORE

2:00 – 2:45PM

2019 saw the World Scout Jamboree on American soil once again.  What’s next?  Hear from arguably the youngest Council International Representative on what adventures await you, along with a Vice-Chairperson of the World Scout Committee.

LIVE FROM THE SUMMIT BECHTEL RESERVE

2:00 – 2:45PM

The newest of the BSA’s high adventure bases and the home of the National Scout Jamboree, the Summit now offers treks and a variety of other adventures.  This session is being conducted live by Summit staff that will be in West Virginia.

MARINE STEM & CORAL  RESTORATION 

2:00 – 2:45PM

Have you always dreamed of being a marine biologist, oceanographer, conservationist, or a deep-sea explorer?  This is the session for you.  Live from the Florida Sea Base you will hear about their Marine STEM program, the Brinton Environmental Center, and the MOTE Marine Laboratory.

LIVE FROM THE NORTHERN TIER

3:00 – 3:45PM

Follow in the footsteps of 18th century fur traders as you paddle the pristine Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota and Canada.  This session is being conducted live by Northern Tier staff that will be in Minnesota and Canada.

VENTURING/SEA SCOUTING & THE OA

3:00 – 3:45PM

Who would be better to lead this session than Andrea Penrose?  She has been a Regional VOA Vice President and she is the first female Order of the Arrow Section Chief.  You won’t want to miss this session.

INTRO TO LEADERSHIP

3:00 – 3:45PM

An introduction into techniques useful for leaders in any organization or unit.  Topics include how to run a meeting, tips on public speaking, delegation, and time management.  A Q&A will be held near the end, where participants will be encouraged to inquire about event planning, leadership skills, or any questions on topics covered during the session.

MENTORING  

3:00 – 3:45PM

Mentoring is a form of leadership and can be performed in a variety of circumstances throughout the Venturing program.  This training is designed to help Venturers understand how to mentor other members of the crew and appreciate the role mentoring plays in a personal growth and leadership for both the mentee and mentor.  This course is required for the Summit Award.

BACKPACKING

4:00 – 4:45PM

Being able to carry everything you need on your back opens up many more opportunities to explore the great outdoors.  But, do you really need to carry that?  This session will go from introduction-level to ultra-lightweight ideas. 

ORDER OF THE ARROW MEETUP 

5:00 – 5:45PM

We are grateful to the members of the Kawida, Pellissippi and Talidandaganu’ Lodges for making Virtual ScoutFest 2020 a reality and a success.  All Arrowmen are invited to attend this special session with the National Chief.