crew97 news:

	    April 28 - 30 Pioneer Days/Pilgrimage Campout (J. Edgar State Park)
	    May 1st meeting - self defense
	    May 15th meeting - rapelling refresher
	    May 19 - 21 Rapelling trip (S. IL?)
	    June 6th meeting - cycling meet at Harvs (bike chatham trail)
	    June 9 - 11 Bike Trip
	    HIGH ADVENTURE RAFTING TRIP AUG. 5 - 10
	    

Crew Activities

Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests. What a Venturing crew does is limited only by the imagination and involvement of the youth and adult leaders and members of the crew—sail the Caribbean, produce a play, climb a mountain, ski the mountains of Colorado, teach disabled people to swim, or attend the Olympics. All these adventures and more are being done today by Venturing crews across the country. All that is needed are concerned adults who are willing to share a little bit of themselves with today's youth-tomorrow's leaders, and motivated youth who are willing to help control their own destiny.

So far, Crew 97 has decided to concentrate on High Adventure activities. The group started out by rappelling down the 100 foot cliffs of Rimrock, near Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois National Forest. Photos of the April 2003 rappelling trip are available for viewing

Become a charter member of Crew 97!

Crew 97 is looking for young people who have an interest in High Adventure activities and wish to share their lives with each other as responsible and caring persons. This is an exciting time in our evolution and we invite all young people in the Springfield and surrounding area to join us!

Our joining fee is only $11.00, and it even includes insurance. We meet the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 at Sugar Creek Church on New City Road (across from Ball Elementary School). We welcome you to drop by. You can get a map right here. A printable vesrion resides here

What is Venture Crew 97?

Crew 97 is part of a new youth development program created by the B. S. A. called Venturing. It is for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens. Find out more about joining

Crew 97 is an interdependent group experience in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all. Learning by "doing" in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills. The crew’s emphasis on high adventure helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership applications, and life-long memories for young adults.

All members of the crew are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A Venturing crew is led by elected crew officers. The Venturing Leadership Skills Course available to us is designed for all crew members and helps teach in an active way to effectively lead.