Youth Sailing: Venture Scout Post
Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Moraine Sailing Club, along with the Moraine Trails Council of Scouts, is currently sponsoring a Sailing Venturing Post at Lake Arthur. The group will meet during the summer on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, at Watts Bay on the north shore of Lake Arthur. Thereafter, the group will meet every second Saturday through September.
The goals of the group are:
- Learn to sail small boats -- Sunfish. From time to time, we may sail
larger boats as the group's skills develop. Participants will also learn
safe boating methods in line with criteria set forth by the Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission.
- Have fun with other youth ages 14-20 while participating in sailing
activities.
- Work towards mastering the skills necessary to earn certification
for small boat sailing under the criteria set forth by the U.S. Sailing
Association.
The cost of the program is $20.00 for the entire season, which includes:
- Venturing registration fee -- participants must complete the Venturing
Application form and submit it with payment before participating.
- One year Student Membership to Moraine Sailing Club, which includes
many interesting club benefits.
- Use of Venturing Group's sailboats during official Venturing activities.
If you have children or know of any youth interested in sailing, we encourage them to participate in this unique opportunity. To participate or if you have any questions, please contact Venture Program Director Keith Otto by email (badgers@stargate.net) or telephone (724-538-9649).
