Venturing's Six Experience Areas
Citizenship:
Develope a better understanding of America'a social, economic,
and governmental systems. Encouraging a pride in our American
heritage.
Leadership:
Developing leadership skills. Preparing to give leadership and
fulfill our responsibilities to American society and to the
people of the world.
Service:
Encouraging the skill and the desire to help others. Gaining
a keen respect for the basic rights of others.
Social:
Instilling stable personal values firmly based on religious
concepts. Developing skill in dealing with all people and
encouraging a sense of family and community responsibility.
Outdoor:
Developing a degree of self-reliance based on courage,
initiative, and resourcefulness. Understanding and
appreciating the wise use of resources and the protection
of our environment.
Fitness:
Improving mental, emotional, and physical fitness and an
appreciation for sports. Developing ethical decision-making
skills.
THE VENTURING OATH
As a venturer, I promise to help strengthen America, to be
faithful in my religious duties, to help others, ane to seek
truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.
THE VENTURING CODE
As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our
trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our
people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and
will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can
to preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity
and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the
truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of
our changing world.