Troop 701, BSA, Brevard NC

The Venture Patrol is a patrol in troop 701 consisting of older scouts that would like to participate in a rigorous outdoor program with the possibility of a number of high adventure activities. The patrol has the opportunity to participate in programs that may include any of the following:

Other activities are possible, depending on decisions of the patrol and the availability of experts to instruct & lead the activities. We currently have equipment and experts available for all of the above activities.

Certainly. As a matter of fact, Venture Patrol membership will expand merit badge possibilities, and should help older scouts advance toward the Eagle Rank. See the Venture Patrol Essentials

Do Venture Patrol members still go on regular Troop campouts and attend Monday night meetings?

Yes. Venture Patrol members are expected to hold Troop leadership positions and help instruct younger scouts, both on trips and at Monday night meetings.

The Venture Patrol will have additional trips and meetings. The frequency is up to the boys, but it will probably be one or two meetings and an outing each month.

In general, you must be at least 13-1/2 years old and hold the rank of First Class or beyond. There is no rank requirement for newly joined Scouts for the first year, but you must be making satisfactory progress toward your next rank. Guidelines are: Scout within two weeks, Tenderfoot within two months, Second Class within eight months, First Class within one year of joining.
- Scouts that are over 13.5 years of age & have been in the troop for over one year, but are not First Class, may petition for entry into Venture Patrol. They must present their goals for achieving First Class, demonstrate leadership in the troop, and have been active in troop activities. A committee made up of the Venture Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Venture Patrol Assistant Scoutmaster will determine if the petitioning scout may join Venture Patrol.
You must be active in the regular Troop program and have gone on a number of regular Troop outings during the past year.
Venture Patrol members are expected to hold leadership positions in the troop, and carry out their jobs in a satisfactory manner. Those not holding troop offices are expected to serve as instructors or troop guides.
An initial attendance standard of 50% of troop outings and 75% of meetings is required, but may be amended in the future by the Patrol Leaders Council.

Participation at BSA High Adventure Bases requires First Class rank at the minimum, and may require a minimum age of 14 years. In addition, there may be specific requirements depending on the particular activity.

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