Venturing Officers Association (VOA) Meetings Scheduled

The purpose of the Venturing Officers Association (VOA) is to provide support and guidance to maintaining and growing the Venturing program within the Denver Area Council.  You do not need to be an Officer in your home unit to attend meetings or to serve as a VOA Officer.

The DAC VOA meets the second Thursday of every month starting at 6:00 p.m., with a fun activity planned at Colorado Adventure Point from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Venturing Officer Association Advisor Scott Elzas, 303-868-2774 or Colton, Denver Area Council Venturing Officer Association President, 720-441-2511.

2018 Powder Horn Training for Venturing 

2018 Powder Horn Training for Venturing, Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders of all ages (youth and adults)

Venturing Outdoor Skills Resource Course

You must attend both sessions:

Session 1

August 10-12, 2018
SOAR (Spirit of Adventure Ranch)
7175 Colorado River Road
Gypsum, CO  81637

Check in from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 10, 2018 if you want to drive yourself.
Transportation will be provided to SOAR from Hamilton Scout Headquarters and will leave no later than 5:30 pm to go to SOAR. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals.

Session 2

August 17-19, 2018
Tahosa High Adventure Base
173 County Road #96
Ward, CO 80481

Check in from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018. This will accommodate participants coming from the Western Slope.
Transportation will be provided to Tahosa from Hamilton Scout Headquarters if needed and will leave no later than 5:30 pm to go to Tahosa. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals.

Please note: Dinner will not be served on Friday evenings.

Cost: $250 per participant ($50 non-refundable deposit is required with your application.)

• All fees must be paid in full by August 6, 2018
• The fees include all meals, training materials, demonstration items, camping fees and all other fees associated with providing this course.

The Powder Horn Course is designed to expose all leaders to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful high adventure program. It also familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that they can help Venturers meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.

The Powder Horn course is designed to help all leaders involved in the unit to safely conduct activities of a fun and challenging nature. It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead their Venturers -Scouts through a program of outdoor adventure. This course is based upon the Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and is not a certification event.

This course is not a total training program, which enables the Venturing or Boy Scout leader to be an expert or even self-sufficient in any aspect of outdoor skills. The adult leader will most likely still need knowledgeable, trained and certified individuals (consultants) to help provide a safe and correct outdoor/high adventure program.

After completing this course, participants would have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:

• Detailed knowledge of the Ranger Award
• Knowledge of the health and safety requirements of the BSA as they apply to outdoor programs
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the BSA as they apply to outdoor programs
• Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for Ranger Award activities

Who may attend Powder Horn training?

To attend a Powder Horn course, participants must:

• Be registered members of the BSA, (there are no minimum tenure requirements)
• Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position
  •      Fast Start Training
  •      Leader Specific training for one or more of the following
    •      Troop committee members
    •      Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
    •      Varsity Scout Coaches and Assistant Coaches
    •      Venturing Specific Leader Training
  •      Previous versions of leader training courses are acceptable prerequisites
• Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment 
• Successful completion of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Physical Form.  All parts, (A, B and C) need to be filled out. This is a requirement and due for all participants by August 1, 2018.

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Venturing Committee Meetings

Both Adults and Youth Are Invited

The Venturing Program Committee meets once a month to discuss how to provide leadership and service to the Venturing Program by supporting and providing program for youth. All Venturing adults and youth are welcome to attend. Pizza is ordered - $5.00 per person.

Meetings are held at Denver Policie Departement's District One Police Station.

Venturing Officers Association (VOA) Meetings Scheduled

The purpose of the Venturing Officers Association (VOA) is to provide support and guidance to maintaining and growing the Venturing program within the Denver Area Council.  You do not need to be an Officer in your home unit to attend meetings or to serve as a VOA Officer.

The DAC VOA meets the second Thursday of every month starting at 6:00 p.m., with a fun activity planned at Colorado Adventure Point from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Venturing Officer Association Advisor Scott Elzas, 303-868-2774 or Colton, Denver Area Council Venturing Officer Association President, 720-441-2511.

Venturing Committee Meetings

Both Adults and Youth Are Invited

The Venturing Program Committee meets once a month to discuss how to provide leadership and service to the Venturing Program by supporting and providing program for youth. All Venturing adults and youth are welcome to attend. Pizza is ordered - $5.00 per person.

Meetings are held at Denver Policie Departement's District One Police Station.

The nights are filled with Board games, movies, boding and surprises. The days are filled with fun activities that Venturers can take place in. Outdoor fun, hiking, fishing, biking, cooked meals, and healthy competition are some of these events!

Tahosa High Adventure Base is an awesome place to get to know other Crews and Venturers in the Denver Area Council. It will also give you a chance to learn about some of the things going on in the Council. Sleep accommodations will be provided. So, get ready to have a fun-filled weekend with friends! 

Venturing Officers Association (VOA) Meetings Scheduled

The purpose of the Venturing Officers Association (VOA) is to provide support and guidance to maintaining and growing the Venturing program within the Denver Area Council.  You do not need to be an Officer in your home unit to attend meetings or to serve as a VOA Officer.

The DAC VOA meets the second Thursday of every month starting at 6:00 p.m., with a fun activity planned at Colorado Adventure Point from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Venturing Officer Association Advisor Scott Elzas, 303-868-2774 or Colton, Denver Area Council Venturing Officer Association President, 720-441-2511.

Venturing Committee Meetings

Both Adults and Youth Are Invited

The Venturing Program Committee meets once a month to discuss how to provide leadership and service to the Venturing Program by supporting and providing program for youth. All Venturing adults and youth are welcome to attend. Pizza is ordered - $5.00 per person.

Meetings are held at Denver Policie Departement's District One Police Station.

Venturing Officers Association (VOA) Meetings Scheduled

The purpose of the Venturing Officers Association (VOA) is to provide support and guidance to maintaining and growing the Venturing program within the Denver Area Council.  You do not need to be an Officer in your home unit to attend meetings or to serve as a VOA Officer.

The DAC VOA meets the second Thursday of every month starting at 6:00 p.m., with a fun activity planned at Colorado Adventure Point from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Venturing Officer Association Advisor Scott Elzas, 303-868-2774 or Colton, Denver Area Council Venturing Officer Association President, 720-441-2511.