Post on 31-Mar-2015
Expedition Planninga.k.a. The Super
Activity,the Backbone of
Venturing
• Major annual activity, trip or project– Requiring long-range planning and – Usually extensive preparation– Involves budget planning
• Highlight of the Crew’s program year– Generally is at least a week long
What is a Venturing super activity?
• Can be anything that matches the interest of the Crew members
• Crew determines what is affordable
• Can be:– A challenging outdoor adventure– A visit to a foreign country– A service project– Or just plain fun
Does it have to be big? Or expensive? Or exotic?
• Serves as a long range goal
• Everyone needs to work as a team in order to be successful
• The process will unite the crew
• Will give everyone the feeling of achievement
• PLUS – it makes it easy to sell Venturing!
Why the emphasis on the Super Activity?
Super Activity Brainstorming Rules
• Start at least one year in advance (more for some activities/facilities)
• Nothing is impossible• Dedicate time to brainstorming
and stick to it!
Super Activity Ideas
• Venturing Activity Interest Survey
• www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure.aspx– Philmont– Sea Base– Northern Tier– The Summit
• www.wrventuring-bsa.org/highadventure
• www.crventuring.org/Other/Where_To_Go_Venturing
• www.tinyurl.com/international-events (www.scout.org)
Preparation
Clearly defining the goals, objectives and expectations of the trip is probably the most critical part of preparation.
Discuss:• Preferences• Rules• How to arbitrate• Duty rosters• How to prepare
Monthly Activities – Within Year Preparation
• Activities related to the super activity• Fund raising• General fun activities• Certification
Certification
• First Aid– Standard– CPR
• Leave No Trace• Specialized Training– Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat– Climb On Safely– Trek Safely– Youth Protection Training (mandatory for advisors)
Trek Planning
• Training (certifications and physical preparation)• Develop budget • Make contacts (plan to visit others)• Weather• Group Equipment• Personal Clothing• Forms (tour permit, passport, medicals, etc.)• Traveling (time, rest stops, maps, shopping,
washing, meals, etc.)
Venturing Award Opportunities
• Gold – req. 3An activities chairman for one of the Crew’s weekend activities or super activity
• Gold – req. 4Participate in a district, council, area, region or national Venturing event.
• RangerCore – Communications, Cooking, possibly moreElective – Backpacking, SCUBA, etc.
• Is a resource• Provides inspiration• Challenges the planners• Provides reality checks
Role of the Advisor
• What went well
• What didn’t go well
• How can the activity be improved next time
• Document, document, document
• Developing a trip presentation for new recruits is a good idea
Post Event Wrap-up
Benefits
• Life-long memories• Develops maturity• Develops
responsibility• Acquires planning
skills• Team building
opportunities• Is fun!