Venturing Crew 172

Ready to take your adventures to another level?

Join 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 Schedule

9/10/23 Alaire State Park, NJ, Hike (3 miles, flat, light packs)

10/8 Valley Forge NHP Hike (4 miles, hills, 20-25lb youth packs and 30-35lb adult packs)

12/28 Virtual Crew Meeting to review Itinerary Options.

January

1/6/24 Wissahickon Gorge Day Hike (7 mile, 30lb youth packs and 40lb adult packs)

1/22/24 6:30pm Crew Meeting: Philmont 2024 Itinerary Selection

March

3/2 7:00pm Monthly Crew Meeting - Virtual

April

4/7 7:00pm Monthly Crew Meeting - Virtual

4/26 - 28 2 Night Backpacking Trip #1 - Thunder Swamp Loop in Delaware State Forest - 20 miles

May

5/12 7:00pm Monthly Crew Meeting - Virtual

5/31-6/2 2 Night Backpacking Trip #2 Registration Link

June

6/2 7:00pm Monthly Crew Meeting - Virtual

TBD Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews and annual planning

6/21-23 2 Night Backpacking Trip #3 - Keiper Trail West Loop Registration Link

July

7/7 7:00pm Monthly Crew Meeting - in person

7/11 - 24 Philmont Scout Ranch! 12 day backpacking trek in Northern NM

7/9-14/25 SeaBase! Coral Reef Sailing on 40ft sailboats! (One open spot on G ship - Registration Link )

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Philmont 2024 Preparation

Philmont’s core and renowned backpacking treks provide an unforgettable adventure in backpacking across miles of rugged, rocky trails. Programs feature the best of the old west—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history—with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.

As the traditional backpacking trek at Philmont, 12-day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey. Crews will be welcomed and accompanied by a Philmont Ranger for their first 3 days and will participate in program activities throughout their trek. 12-day crews cover 50-120 miles over the course of their trek, and also complete the 3 hours of conservation work necessary to earn the Philmont Arrowhead Patch.

Philmont General Trek info

Philmont Guide to Adventure

Philmont Shakedown Guides

Philmont Itinerary Guidebook

Philmont Gear List

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 6-8. We will have 1 male and 1 female boat.

Seabase Crew Interest Link

Sailing Crew Leaders Guide -2024