Venturing Silver Award
Advancement has been an important part of the Boy Scouts of America since the
issuance of the first 12 merit badges in 1911. When the BSA introduced the
Exploring program (predecessor to Venturing) in 1950, the Silver Award program
was also released as the advancement program for older Boy Scouts. From 1950
through 1966, 18,256 Silver Awards (such as Antelope, Beaver, etc.) were
earned. 
Background
The Venturing Silver Award is available to all Venturing youth members of the
Boy Scouts of America. Its purpose is to provide a pathway for personal
development; encourage Venturers to learn, grow, and serve; and recognize the
high level of achievement of Venturers who acquire Venturing skills.
Requirements
Venturers must be proficient in emergency preparedness (including standard
first aid, CPR, and Safe Swim Defense), participate in Ethics in Action,
complete the Venturing Leadership Skills Course, earn the Venturing Gold Award,
and earn at least one of the five Venturing Bronze awards.
Download an
application form for the Venturing Silver award.
Procedure
Venturers work with their Advisors to establish a plan of action for earning
the Silver Award. Venturers can choose to work on the requirements alone or with
other Venturers as in a crew activity. Venturers can work on requirements in the
Bronze Award program, Gold Award program, and Silver Award program
simultaneously. They could also work on each program separately. It's up to the
Venturer and Advisor as to how they earn the award. After completion of all
requirements, the Venturing Silver Award candidate will go through a formal
review with other Venturers and adults from the crew.
rman and submitted to
your council service center.
Recognition
The Venturing Silver Award medal features an eagle superimposed over a
compass dial. It also has a red, white, and blue background behind the eagle.
The medal is worn suspended from a green and white ribbon, which is suspended
from a silver Venturing bar. A cloth knot is also available.
- Award Medal, No. 04186
- Certificate, No. 33664
- Pocket Certificate, No. 33647
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