If you have graduated the eighth grade, you can be only 13 years of age.  However, if you have not graduated the eighth grade, you must be 14 years old.

As a Youth (Crew) Member, you can be involved in Venturing until your 21st Birthday.  After your 21st Birthday, you can continue in Venturing as an Adult Leader.

Yes.  You can be a member of Venturing and Boy Scouts at the same time.  There is no additional cost, your registration fees for one covers the fees for the other.  However, make certain that you have time to give both the attention they deserve.

Yes.  If you have reached the Rank of First Class may continue working for Star, Life, and then Eagle as a member of a Venturing Crew.  The age restriction still applies, you must complete all requirements prior to your eighteenth birthday.

Yes, you may earn Eagle Palms until your 18th Birthday.  The same requirements apply to Eagles within the Venturing Program as do those who are in Boy Scouts.

Joining Venturing is Simple.  If you are interested in becoming a member of Venturing, then the first task is to find a Crew in your area that you have some common interests with.  You can get a list of Venturing Crews in your area by visiting BeAScout.org.  Click on the tab for Venturers and enter your Zip Code then click on "Go".  You will be shown a map of your area and where all the Venturing Crews are located.  Click on a map location and you will be provided with information on how to contact that Crew, and even who they are chartered by.

Once you've found a crew you might be interested in, arrange to go visit.  Talk to your Parents.  Then talk to some of the members of the Crew, especially those who you are classmates with at School.  Find out what they are doing and if it sounds like fun, then ask for an applications.  If you are under the age of 18, you will need your parent's permission and signature on the membership application.

Interested in joining Crew 2675?  Great!  You can either talk to one of our Crew members, or contact the Crew Advisor by either calling 816-783-3668, or sending an email to mstilwell@scoutknots.net.