Venturing is a core program of Scouting America for young men and women ages 14 (or 13 and graduated the eighth grade) through 20.

While the Venturing program is relatively new, older youth Scouting has a long history within the BSA.

The program got its start in the 1930s as the "Senior Scout" Division for boys 15 and older.

Explorers received a new advancement program, which lead to the Silver Award.

Additionally, crews may choose to have ad hoc or temporary positions like activity chair.

The nation was divided into four regions: Central, Northeast, Southern, and Western.

[8] Post restructuring the country was divided into 16 national service territories, each with its own VOA.

[4] Venturers must meet the requirements as prescribed in the official Scouts BSA Handbooks and on Scouting.org.

As the Venturer meets requirements for the Star and Life ranks, a Board of Review is be conducted by the crew committee.

[4] The Eagle Board of Review follows the procedures for advancement established by the local council.

Area, Regions, and the National Council may only give out 12 Venturing Leadership Awards every year.

[13] VenturingFest is a gathering for hundreds of Venturers from across the country to intermingle at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia.

During their week-long VenturingFest experience, Venturers had the opportunity to rock climb, skateboard, BMX bike, participate in a variety of water sports, use the facilities shooting ranges, zip line, and attend concerts.

[17] To help prepare adults to guide youth through their Venturing experience, Venturing offers adults access to the following Venturing-specific trainings:[18] Additionally, all adult Venturing volunteers are required to take the BSA's Youth Protection Training Youth Protection Training (YPT).