Venturing Crew 172

Ready to take your adventures to another level?

Join Venturing Crew 172!

Crew 172 is a coed youth led unit for 14-20 year olds.

Crew trips are selected, planned, and executed by the Crew members with adult advisors on the sidelines ensuring BSA YPT and policies are followed. Possible Crew trips include BSA High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Northern Tier, Summit, Seabase), canoe/kayak trips, rock climbing, shooting sports, even board game nights.

Youth who are 14 or 13 years old (and finished 8th grade) to 17 years old can co-register with Crew 172 at no additional cost. 18-20 year old participants must complete BSA YPT, PA volunteer clearances, and submit an adult participant application. Crew adult advisors are 21+ years old.

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Crew 172 specific Calendar:

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Crew Advisors:

Bob Smith - Crew Advisor

Rob Spruhde - Crew Assoc. Advisor

Ashley Smith - Crew Assoc. Advisor

Scott Gift - Crew Assoc. Advisor

Crew Committee:

Heather Mahon - Crew Committee Chair

Bruce Crawford - Charter Organization Rep

Mike Wood

Jenn Painter

What Makes Venturing Different?

Venturing is not older Scouts BSA, it is a distinct program with different methods but designed to meet the same AIMS.

Venturing Follows the A.L.P.S. model

Adventure

Leadership

Personal Growth

Service

For some general Venturing information, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NZbgGhoLDA

Upcoming events

5/27 In Pool Snorkeling Basics, Bring your snorkeling gear!

6/3 Crew Meeting - Freddy Hill Mini Golf, Crew Officer Elections

6/6-7 Kayaking with T-172

6/22 Crew Pool Party + Officer Elections

7/1 Crew Meeting, Annual Planning and Leadership Training

7/8-14 SeaBase! Crew 172 is going Coral Reef Sailing on TWO 40ft sailboats!

8/5 Crew Meeting

8/23 Space Exploration Day Volunteering (T-172 event for local 4th and 5th graders)

July 2026 Maine High Adventure Trip (Boston, MHA, Acadia) - 2026 High Adventure Trip interest RSVP

July 2027 Philmont Scout Ranch!

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Seabase 2025 Preparation

Your home for a week will be on a large sailing vessel over 40 feet long. During the adventure, you will be sailing the Florida Keys and have the chance to snorkel some of the most beautiful reefs in the Keys and part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

You will also have the opportunity to study astronomy, navigation, fish identification, and coral reef ecology. So join us for the Coral Reef Sailing Adventure, sharpen your navigational skills and enjoy snorkeling and fishing all in one package. Crew size 8. We will have 1 male and 1 coed boat.

Sailing Participants Guide -2025

Annual Medical Form - Seabase

BSA Medical Form - Seabase version

BSA Snorkeling Award

Award Requirements

On boat meals - example

Seabase Sample menu