1. Program Ideas 101
Presenter’s Name(s)

2. Why the “WOW”?
The number one thing that keeps youth and young adults involved in Scouting is the program offered
Changing/Evolving program increases retention for units
The number one recruitment method for Venturing is youth members bringing their friends- which requires fun program
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3. Water Activities Kayaks Canoe Backwards Cardboard Boats
Fun Competitions
Wear Costumes
Flipping Boats
Rain Gutter Regattas
Stand-Up Paddle Boards
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4. Creative Meals Eat Dessert First Have a Formal Dinner
Progressive Dinner
Utensils-less Meal
Smorgasbord
Pizza
Unusual Desserts
Dutch-Oven Potluck
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5. Hiking & Backpacking Trips
Youth Select Trail
Different Trail Leaders
Fun Songs Along the Way
Stop & Do Teambuilding Games Along the Way
Historical Area Trails
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6. Wildlife Events Zoo Events: Shoot the Animals (Photo Scavenger Hunt)
Fill in the Blank Fact Sheet
Horseback Riding:
Western Clothing
Dude Ranch/Horse Camp
Conservation and Wildlife Agency Programs
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7. Caving Events By Lantern (Electric)
Youth Teaching the Geology of the Cave
Wild Caving
Squeeze Box
Mud Caving
Overnight Spelunking
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8. Dances Teach Different Styles: Line Dancing Square Dancing
Swing Dancing
Evening Activity
Holiday Parties
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9. Winter Events Skiing/Snowboarding Crazy Helmet Decorating
Skill Challenges
Ice Block Sledding
Snow Sledding
Freeze Out Camping
Klondikes
Ice Skating
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10. Sports Mountain Biking Volleyball Kickball Wiffleball Tug of War
Broom Hockey
Geo-caching
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11. Climbing Events Real Rocks Climbing/Rappelling Night Climbs
Climbing Towers
Prussic Climbing
Climbing Gyms
Lock-Ins
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12. Service Projects Scouting for Food Work Day for Charter Organization
Yard Work, Repairs, Cleaning
Community Festivals
Set-Up, Work a Booth
Conservation Projects
Working with Younger Scouts
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13. Fundraisers Car Wash BBQ/Pancake Breakfast First Aid Kits
Servant for a Day
Lawn Mowing/Raking Leafs
Home Repairs/Cleaning
Donations or Set Price
CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

14. Training Events Host training sessions Council Officer Orientation
Ethical Forums
Aid in national-based training
Kodiak, Powder Horn, Woodbadge
NYLT/NAYLE
Provide training support
Program Updates
Venturing Advisor Position Specific/Crew Committee
ALPS
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15. Further Information Venturing.org/connect.html
Scouting.org/programupdates
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16. Questions? Presenter’s Name(s)
Contact Information