Exciting Program Ideas to Keep Youth Engaged in Scouting

Explore a variety of engaging program ideas to enhance youth involvement and retention in Scouting, including water activities, creative meals, hiking trips, wildlife events, caving adventures, dances, winter activities, and sports activities. These creative and fun-filled suggestions are designed to keep participants excited, motivated, and connected within the Scout community.

• Scouting
• Youth Engagement
• Program Ideas
• Adventure Activities
• Fun-filled Events

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1. Program Ideas 101 Presenter s Name(s)

2. Why the WOW? The number one thing that keeps youth and young adults involved in Scouting is the program offered Changing/Evolving program increases retention for units The number one recruitment method for Venturing is youth members bringing their friends- which requires fun program CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

3. Water Activities Kayaks Canoe Backwards Cardboard Boats Fun Competitions Wear Costumes Flipping Boats Rain Gutter Regattas Stand-Up Paddle Boards CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

4. Creative Meals Eat Dessert First Have a Formal Dinner Progressive Dinner Utensils-less Meal Smorgasbord Pizza Unusual Desserts Dutch-Oven Potluck CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

5. Hiking & Backpacking Trips Youth Select Trail Different Trail Leaders Fun Songs Along the Way Stop & Do Teambuilding Games Along the Way Historical Area Trails CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

6. Wildlife Events Zoo Events: Shoot the Animals (Photo Scavenger Hunt) Fill in the Blank Fact Sheet Horseback Riding: Western Clothing Dude Ranch/Horse Camp Conservation and Wildlife Agency Programs CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

7. Caving Events By Lantern (Electric) Youth Teaching the Geology of the Cave Wild Caving Squeeze Box Mud Caving Overnight Spelunking CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

8. Dances Teach Different Styles: Line Dancing Square Dancing Swing Dancing Evening Activity Holiday Parties CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

9. Winter Events Skiing/Snowboarding Crazy Helmet Decorating Skill Challenges Ice Block Sledding Snow Sledding Freeze Out Camping Klondikes Ice Skating CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

10. Sports Mountain Biking Volleyball Kickball Wiffleball Tug of War Broom Hockey Geo-caching CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

11. Climbing Events Real Rocks Climbing/Rappelling Night Climbs Climbing Towers Prussic Climbing Climbing Gyms Lock-Ins CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

12. Service Projects Scouting for Food Work Day for Charter Organization Yard Work, Repairs, Cleaning Community Festivals Set-Up, Work a Booth Conservation Projects Working with Younger Scouts CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

13. Fundraisers Car Wash BBQ/Pancake Breakfast First Aid Kits Servant for a Day Lawn Mowing/Raking Leafs Home Repairs/Cleaning Donations or Set Price CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

14. Training Events Host training sessions Council Officer Orientation Ethical Forums Aid in national-based training Kodiak, Powder Horn, Woodbadge NYLT/NAYLE Provide training support Program Updates Venturing Advisor Position Specific/Crew Committee ALPS CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

15. Further Information Venturing.org/connect.html Scouting.org/programupdates <insert additional resources> CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

16. Questions? Presenter s Name(s) Contact Information