What You’ve Been Waiting For: the Scoop on VenturingFest 2016

You’ve been patiently waiting and now we’ve got the details you’ve be clamoring for – VenturingFest 2016 (previously known as AdventureFest) is the first national gathering of Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and it’s set for July 31 to August 5, 2016.

This six-day High-Adventure excursion invites participants to explore the best that the Summit has to offer. Activities include rock climbing, skateboarding, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip lines, challenge courses, and so much more.

What You Need to Know to Start Planning Your Trip

VenturingFest is $400 for youth participants and $300 for adults. Fees include meals (Monday breakfast through Friday breakfast), campsite (with showers, dining flies & Wi-Fi), tents, cots, and all program equipment. Final payment is due no later than June 1 and all paid fees are nonrefundable. This special event is open to registered Venturers, Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts (14+) and adult leaders. Groups must be no smaller than seven participants and must include at least five youth and two adults. There is no maximum group size.

How to Attend VenturingFest 2016

To register, simply fill out the VenturingFest 2016 Reservation Form. Once completed you’ll receive an email advising you when it has been processed along with information on how to submit your unit’s non-refundable deposit. For more information head to www.summitbsa.org/venturingfest.

Have a question not covered here? Please reach out to venturingfest@scouting.org for additional information. What are you most looking forward to about this unique Venturing event at the Summit? Tell us in the comments below!