Venturing Age/Grade Eligibility Change

The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs.
The current age and grade eligibility requirement for participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and completion of the eighth grade.
Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age for participation remains under 21 years of age.
In support of this change, there is a list of frequently asked questions posted at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing/EligibilityChange.aspx.
If you have any questions, please contact Donald Shepard at the BSA national office at 972-580-2547 or donald.shepard@scouting.org.