1. VenturingFest 2018 The Staff Experience
Jenn Hancock
Owen McCulloch

2. Question and Answer at end of Webinar
You can type questions using the “Chat” tab in the UberConference
Registration is now live for participants (crews and individuals) to register and make deposits.
Materials are also available online: Participant Guidebook, FAQ, video promo and more.

3. When and Where July 1-6, 2018, The Summit
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is located about 1 ½ hours southeast of Charleston, West Virginia, and it sits on the New River Gorge National River.
It is in the middle of a world renowned recreation area, known for whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, and more.
We’ve invited over 375,000 Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers and Venturing-age Scouts to attend.

4. Staff Arrival and Departure Times
Thurs., 6/28/2018        Venturing Management Team Arrival 
Fri., 6/29/2018              Morning - Volunteer Staff Check-In 
Fri., 6/29/2018              Afternoon– VFest Staff Training w/ SBR Staff 
Sat., 6/30/2018            VenturingFest Specific Training 
Sun., 7/1/18                  Participant Check-In Day 
Mon-Thu., 7/2-5/2018  Program! 
Fri., 7/6/2018                Morning - Participant Departure 
Fri., 7/6/2018                Afternoon - VenturingFest Staff Departure
Some positions may require earlier arrivals, please wait to hear from your team lead before making travel arrangements

8. Accommodations and Food Service
Housing
2-person tents (for youth and adults), camping by crew, by region
Cots are provided, bring your own sleeping bags
Showers are “ambient” with flush toilets, sinks with running water and electricity
Food Service
Dining Hall and Lunches
We have the capability to provide meals that meet various special dietary needs throughout your stay at the Summit, including but not limited to vegetarian, vegan, religious diets, food allergies, and many more. You will be able to indicate on your roster in the registration system any special dietary needs for your unit members. In addition, please note any special diet needs on your medical forms, also identify yourself with dining hall management upon arrival and they will be happy to assist and review ingredients in the different items and review items that are available to you.
More details are available in the online VenturingFest Guidebook

9. Staffing Needs and Qualifications
Our biggest needs are for certified instructors for program areas, but there are positions for staff of any experience/ability level. Minimum Qualifications for All Volunteer Staff Positions:
Be a currently registered member of the Boy Scouts of America
Complete parts A, B & C of the BSA Annual Health & Medical Record
Complete the Summit Bechtel Reserve Risk Acknowledgement
Be at least 16 years old (18 for most positions)
$250 FEE COVERS
All Meals (6/29 lunch to 7/7 lunch)
Tent and cots (with one tentmate) in Delta or Charlie Base Camp
Access to events and program venues when not working

10. Registration is live http://www.summitbsa.org/venturingfest/staff/
Click the “Register” button
Fill out your personal information
Choose “Staff”
Select the position that you are interested in staffing
Include in current certifications or credentials that apply to that position (or other potential positions)
Make $100 deposit (Final balance due by April 30, 2018)
You will be contacted by your team lead soon!

11. See staff position list at summitbsa.org/venturingfest/staff/

12. Daily Schedule 6:30-8:30 am Breakfast 6:30-8:30
9 am-4 pm            Summit Center activities, vendors
                             and displays
9 am-noon            Scheduled Program Block A
Noon-1 pm            Lunch in Adventure Areas and
                              Summit Center
1 pm – 4 pm          Scheduled Program Block B
5-7 pm                   Dinner
Evenings               Activities and Venturing Specific
                              Program

13. Question and Answer
You can type questions using the “Chat” tab in the UberConference
Registration is now live for participants (crews and individuals) to register and make deposits.
Materials are also available online: Participant Guidebook, FAQ, video promo and more.

14. More information to come
Upcoming VenturingFest Webinars
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT
Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/7 PM MT/6 PM PT/5 PM AK/4 PM HT