This course is a requirement for the Venturing Discovery Award. This course can be presented as a workshop for single or multiple crews or broken into shorter segments and presented at crew meetings. The small group approach used in this training can be adjusted to accommodate any number of participants. It is highly suggested that this course be taught by Venturers who have attended the course before as well as adult volunteers participating in the program.
This training takes about 3.5 hours to complete or can be broken up into smaller presentations based on section.
Materials Needed for activities
• Flipchart and markers • Blank paper • Pens or pencils • Large clear jar • Medium-sized rocks (or golf balls) • Gravel/pebbles/marbles • Seeds (or beads) • Sample planning tools, e.g., calendars, “To Do” lists, phone, diaries, work logs, etc. (optional) • Separate sheets of 8 1/2” x 11” paper, labeled: ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, RARELY • Tape • Handouts from appendix • Computer, with internet access connected to a projector
This training takes about 3.5 hours to complete or can be broken up into smaller presentations based on section.
Materials Needed for activities
• Flipchart and markers • Blank paper • Pens or pencils • Large clear jar • Medium-sized rocks (or golf balls) • Gravel/pebbles/marbles • Seeds (or beads) • Sample planning tools, e.g., calendars, “To Do” lists, phone, diaries, work logs, etc. (optional) • Separate sheets of 8 1/2” x 11” paper, labeled: ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, RARELY • Tape • Handouts from appendix • Computer, with internet access connected to a projector