Venturing Grand Teton Council

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to our Venturers and Advisors! We recognize that behind every achievement is your hard work and determination. Thank you for all you do to encourage the young people of today!

07/05/2026

Scouting America has recently permitted laser tag, sq**rt tag, and sq**rt guns under the following guidance listed on these links:

scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/laser-tag-safe-checklist

scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/sq**rt-tag-and-sq**rt-guns-safe-checklist

04/15/2026

Please join us April 15th at 7:30 central time for the Venturing Program Webinar! This month we will be ”De-mystifying Venturing’s Tier Levels”. Bob Avey, CST 12 Advisor, and Ella Ozier, CST 6 Advisor will be discussing how one adventure can be different tiers for the members of your crew

Register in advance for this webinar: https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V-PyftnQR6esPgvtR5QyCQ #/

12/18/2025

Join us on Wednesday, December 17th, at 7:30pm CT. Come to hear about some general Program updates and to learn more about the updated Ranger Award!
Register with the link below! After registration, the meeting details will be sent to you via email.

https://scouting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SVliBvclQDKL4xwYw8dRgQ

10/09/2025

POCATELLO — Shortly before celebrating its 25th anniversary, Boy Scout Troop 395 is facing a major setback after its equipment trailer, filled with thousands of dollars in camping gear, was stolen. The trailer — a white, single-axle 6×12 enclosed model — was taken from the parking lot of Good...

09/20/2024

Our council benefitted from this program greatly. Powder Horn will be missed!

The Powder Horn Course will be retired, effective December 31, 2024The decision has been made to retire the Powder Horn Training Course. We would like to thank all the volunteers and youth who helped create and carryout Powder Horn throughout its existence.

Any Powder Horn Courses that have already been planned and promoted for 2024, may proceed upon approval of ScoutingU. To obtain approval of any previously scheduled and promoted 2024 courses, please contact Kathy Craig [email protected].

The decision to retire Powder Horn is in part based on recent survey results of Venturing youth from our national Venturing program survey, a need to stay compliant with Scouting America safety policies, as well as a renewed effort to help us focus on updating key elements of the Venturing Program. These resources will require our full attention, including the critical need to develop additional resources to encourage Venturing membership growth.

The National Venturing Committee is currently working with the Scouting America Outdoor Program Committee to update the requirements of the Venturing Ranger Award. We have also begun the process of updating the Venturing Handbook and other important resources that directly impact our youth including Crew Officer Orientation.

In addition, we are evaluating the need and potential impact of creating a monthly National Venturing Virtual Roundtable. We are grateful to all the Powder Horn trained leaders and participants -- your enthusiasm for the outdoor program and dedication to our program is one of the true strengths of Scouting America. Local councils are encouraged to continue providing unit leaders with opportunities to develop the skills needed for high adventure activities within their units. The National Outdoor Programs and Properties Subcommittee will offer a resource to help councils provide training programs for activities similar to those previously offered through Powder Horn.

Julie Dalton, National Venturing Chair, [email protected]
Tom Giugni, ScoutingU Chair, [email protected]

03/19/2023

Check this out! What a great opportunity for the venturer in your life. Sign up today!

Exciting News! You can now register for RAVE at https://scoutingevent.com/606-rave23 or with the QR Code in the picture. In addition, volunteers are needed in the kitchen and on the shooting ranges. If you would like to volunteer, send us a message and we will get you in contact with those in charge. Anyone 16+ can help in the kitchen or handle ammo, with the specialized volunteers needed as follows:

RSO / 2 Instructors - .22 r***e range.
RSO / 1 - 2 Instructors - long range
3 - 5 Instructors - black powder
RSO / 1 - 2 Instructors - .22 pistol (Cowboy Action Range)
1 Instructor - 9mm pistol
2 Instructors Archery

12/14/2022

RAVE is a great scouting opportunity!