Venturing Crew 75

Venturing is a co-ed program for youth ages 14 to 20 that focuses on leadership development through hands-on adventure and service. Venturing gives teens the chance to lead their peers, plan their own activities, and grow through real-world experiences—not just lectures or checklists.

What Will I Do in Venturing?

As a Venturer, you help decide what your crew does—and then you help lead it. You might plan a weekend kayaking trip, organize a community food drive, visit a robotics lab, or spend the summer backpacking in the mountains. Whether you’re building trail shelters, training for a first aid certification, or hosting a fundraiser for a local cause, the program gives you the tools—and the responsibility—to lead the way.

How Often Do Venturing Crews Meet?

While our crew meets the First and Third Sundays of every Month, Most Venturing crews meet once or twice a month, either in person or virtually, depending on what they’re planning. Meetings usually happen at places connected to their current focus—like a nature center, climbing gym, maker space, or community hall. Outings and events often happen on weekends, and some crews do larger trips during school breaks or summer.

Who Leads Venturing?

Venturing is youth-led, adult-mentored. That means elected youth officers—like a President, Vice President, and Activity Chair—run the meetings and make key decisions. Adult advisors are there to coach, support, and ensure safety. Each crew is sponsored by a local organization, such as a church, school, fire department, or civic group, which helps provide resources and meeting space.

Why Should I Join Venturing?

Venturing helps you build real leadership experience in a setting that’s active, challenging, and supportive. It is designed around High School Aged Youth, and is not a middle school program dressed in a High Adventure Uniform. You’ll develop practical skills like public speaking, event planning, team management, and ethical decision-making—all while doing things you actually enjoy. If you’re looking for a place to grow, serve, and have adventures you’ll never forget, Venturing is for you.

Fuquay Varina, NC – Water skiing and hiking seem like good ways to get in shape and have fun; however, many high school students do not know of any group that can help them get involved in such activities. A Venture Crew provides these intense outdoor activities and fun that many students desire.

“High school students of all ages interested in activities such as water tubing and rock climbing can join,” Venture Crew Adviser Matt Price said.

“It’s open to kids 14 years and older, he added. “They have to be going into ninth grade, and it’s co-ed. The Knights of Columbus from St Bernadette Catholic Church sponsors us, and we’re run through Boy Scouts. We do a lot of camping and outdoor-type activities, like skiing, white water rafting, camping, and hiking.”
Although it offers so many activities, many people still remain unaware of Venture Crew’s existence, despite the it’s durability as a school group, she added.

“In 2008 home school and charter high school students started it,” he said. “Two of them Boy Scouts, were talking about it with some of the girls, and said, ‘How can we get in on something like this?’ They researched, and they came up with this idea.”
While the Crew’s existence did not result in a large number of members, “word of mouth has gained some popularity for the club,” said Tim Driver , Venture Crew president.

“My friend and I found out about the Venture Crew ski trip coming up in February, and I really wanted to go,” said a new recruit. After joining Venture Crew, members only have a minimal number of responsibilities to carry out, Driver added.

“Everybody can plan a trip if they want to, but it’s not required,” he said. “The crew members need to show up to meetings and participate in fund raisers. Everybody is expected to help out on camp-outs, whether you cook, clean or setup.”

Officers have some additional responsibilities, depending on their job, said treasurer Hannah Lee.  “I handle the money and raise funds,” she explained. “It’s really not hard.”

Along with directing the other officers, Venture Crew presidents have additional jobs, but the power gives the officer a chance to effect change, Driver said.  “I wanted to change a whole bunch of things and add a whole bunch of activities and make it not just about the outdoors part,” he explained. “I wanted to bring in wall climbing and swimming, to make it a little friendlier for people who weren’t sure they liked the outdoorsy stuff.”

For the people who like outdoor camping trips, Venture Crew provides an intense, fun campout experience, and it gives its members a chance to learn new abilities, Price said.

“It is just a good way to have fun, meet people, go camping, be outdoors and learn a few basic survival skills that you need when you grow up, like how to cook,” he added. “With so many benefits of joining the club, Venture Crew members never feel dissatisfied with their choice of joining,” Driver said.
“I learned how to build a fire and put up a tent,” he said. “I have gained a lot of friends, too.”

Venture Crew members definitely get their money’s worth with the fun trips they go on, as costs of trips run from $20-400, not including the amount taken off after participating in fund raisers, Lee said.

“There are a lot of neat outdoor activities that you would have never thought you would like, such as rock climbing, and it’s a cheap way to experience what you normally wouldn’t experience,” she added. “It’s definitely worth it.”

Crew 75 is a Venture Crew located in Fuquay Varina, NC and has members as far away as Southern Pines, and range in ages from 14 to college age.   Crew members go on to be in the Air Force Academy, Army, Professors, Doctors, and a multitude of other outstanding careers.  The crew meets the first and third Friday of every month and has a high adventure outing once a quarter.  If you or a friend is interested in the Venturing world, please join them at their Venturing recruitment fairs.  You can see the fairs at www.crew75.com

The Venturing crew is gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime—Germany, 2026! After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the trip is finally on the horizon. If their past camping trips and weekend getaways were exciting, nothing will compare to the epic journey they’re about to embark on in the land of castles, history, and incredible food.

Let’s start with the obvious: German food. The crew is ready to dive into giant pretzels, bratwurst, schnitzel, and maybe even a taste of authentic German chocolate. The bakeries alone are enough to make anyone excited, with their legendary pastries that everyone will be craving.

But it’s not just about food. The sights they’ll experience? Unbelievable. From exploring the streets of Berlin to standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate and taking in the historical weight of the Berlin Wall, they’ll see Germany’s most iconic landmarks firsthand. And then there are the castles—Neuschwanstein, for example, is straight out of a fairytale, and the crew can only imagine the awe of standing before it.

As Venturers, they’re not just there to see the sights. Outdoor adventure is in their DNA. The crew will take on the Alps with hikes that’ll challenge them physically and reward them with breathtaking views. Picture them standing at the top of a mountain, surrounded by stunning scenery, with plenty of new stories to share once they’re back home.

One of the most exciting parts? Meeting other Scouts. Germany has a rich Scouting tradition, and the crew can’t wait to connect with Venturers and Scouts from all over the world. They’ll exchange stories, share skills, and probably teach their new friends a thing or two—like the magic of s’mores.

This trip will push the Venturers out of their comfort zones in ways they haven’t experienced before. Whether it’s navigating unfamiliar cities, learning how to communicate in another language, or bonding with their crew in a foreign country, they’ll come back with a deeper sense of independence, stronger friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Germany is calling, and this Venturing crew is more than ready to answer. The adventure, the growth, and the stories they’ll bring back—2026 is shaping up to be legendary.

Germany, here they come! 🌍🎒

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