[RonF]

Ah, pre-teens would not be eligible to join the Sea Scouts. The Sea Scouts are a branch of the BSA's Venturing program. Venturing is open to young men and women from age 14 (or upon their graduation from 8th grade) up until their 21st birthday. A Venturing unit is normally called a Venture Crew, but in the Sea Scouts it is called a Ship.

Venturing is one of the BSA's "traditional" programs. There is a Venturing Oath:

As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

And a code:

As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world

Venturing has the same membership standards as the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts (except for the membership ages and the fact that Venturing is co-ed). If you would like to know more about Venturing, and see if there is a Ship or Crew in your area, start here

[lastchance]

You are right. I was actually thinking of young teens. I don't know why I wrote preteens. My son and daughter were very involved with sea scouts and my hubby also participated. They had some great times.

[lastchance]

You are right. I was actually thinking of young teens. I don't know why I wrote preteens. My son and daughter were very involved with sea scouts and my hubby also participated. They had some great times.