Capitol Area Council Venturing

02/25/2026

2026 National Scouts BSA Spring Recruitment Kick-Off Webinar Is Tomorrow, Feb. 26, 2026:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Scouts BSA Spring Recruitment Webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

02/18/2026

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US!
Remember to register in advance for this webinar ✨: https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_28mTH6CCRGuZ4zW1bLLpdg
NEW Venturing Program Helps – Short activities and games ranging from five minutes to one hour that can be used as drop-in activities during crew meetings or on crew adventures. Find out what they are and how to use them in your crew on February 18th 7:30PM CT by signing up for this month’s webinar!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Venturing National Live Hour Webinar (February 18th, 2026). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

01/18/2026

All Things NVOA – Find out what the National Venturing Officers’ Association and the Council Support teams are working on January 21st 7:30PM CT by signing up for this exciting webinar!
Register in advance for this webinar:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: National Venturing Live Hour Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

01/06/2026

Powder Horn Replacement Survey

Help us design a new local training focused on high adventure opportunities

01/03/2026

Winterfest, 2/6-2/8

Winterfest, an event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

01/03/2026

Join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland.pl

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/11/17/register-now-to-join-the-usa-contingent-at-the-2027-world-scout-jamboree-in-poland/

Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 — August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland.

12/08/2025

This is a great program from Texas State

Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Update

ASAC 2026 Sessions
Wow, can you believe camp is just seven months away? Camp dates have been set for next year and can be found below. Due to feedback from some enthusiastic campers, we have decided to open up an Overnight Expedition Camp session for 14 – 16 year olds. This session will include the same fun adventure activities that campers know and love, while incorporating new science programming. Check out the dates and descriptions below and make sure to mark your calendar for Monday, January 12, 2026 when registration will open at 8am.

Overnight Expedition Camps (Registration Deposit-$250)
Dive into an adventure like no other! Join us for experiences like river rafting, scuba diving, and wild cave exploration! Campers will also engage with our expert staff to delve into scientific investigations related to water. Set on the vibrant Texas State University campus and University Camp, our campers get to explore university spaces and beautiful San Marcos. Camps run from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon and there are sessions available for 9 – 16 year olds. Don't miss out on this epic adventure!
Total Cost: $1,199.

Explorer Day Camps (Registration Deposit $150)
This is a week of action-packed activities, running from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Campers will conquer the rapids during river rafting, uncover hidden secrets in caves, learn about life in the river, and so much more! Each Explorer session is open to 9 – 14 year olds, once all spots are filled, campers will be put in A or B group based on age. Lunch is NOT included. Total Cost: $549.

Nature Adventure Half-Day Camp
Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Nature Adventure Half-Day Camp is tailor-made for curious minds aged 6-8 who crave exploration and adore the outdoors. Get ready for a whirlwind of science and nature activities that are all about fun. Join us as we go critter-hunting, craft new creatures, and embark on exciting outdoor escapades. Camp runs Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Total Cost: $150.

11/26/2025

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848ABAA2CA3FD0-60755483-camp

The new well has been drilled! Now it's time to get the camp ready to bring it on line! During this workday, the plan is to do: Run a new water main from the well site to the bathhouses and install stub outs, bringing water to a number of campsites No trenching, just connecting and glueing PVC pipe....

10/24/2025

New Ranger Award Requirements

The Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging, high-level outdoor/high-adventure skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger as a person who is highly skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interests, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities...

10/20/2025

This group has been around a long time and has good information about Venturing BSA:

Welcome! This List is for anyone in the Venturing BSA Program. This list is designed to facilitate discussion about the Venturing Program itself. This list is more than a list; it is a community of volunteers dedicated to improving the program for crews across the usa. Many subscribers are leading t...

10/15/2025

Service Youth Opportunities

FLAG DISPLAYS - a resident at a 110-home community is trying to convince neighbors to install PVC pipes in their yards to hold American flags for display on national holidays. She is willing to store the flags in her garage but needs someone/a group to install the pipes and put out/retrieve the flags on those holidays. Contact: Lucille Casner, [email protected], 512-913-0275.
TORTOISE ENCLOSURES - Volunteers are needed to help set up siding and backfill tanks enclosures that allow for a safe release of endangered Texas Tortoises into the wild. Volunteers will need to bring tools to help backfill the tanks once the fencing has been put in. Sites are in McMullen and Atascosa counties near Choke Canyon State Park. If groups want to stay overnight, camping should be arranged at Choke Canyon State Park or other nearby parks. No tortoises will be released on the workday but all volunteers are welcome to return during the official release. Project is being sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Biology Department. Contact: Jessica Snider, [email protected].
AUSTIN KIDNEY WALK - the National Kidney Foundation needs help at its 2025 Austin Kidney Walk on Sunday, October 26, from 7:00am-11:30am. Location is 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin, 78753. General volunteer help is needed and/or someone to sing the National Anthem. Contact: Kathy Tran, [email protected].
HORSE SHELTER - an equine-assisted therapy ranch in Manor needs help building a horse shelter. They have most of the materials and a building plan. Contact: Aaron Streit, [email protected].