VENTURING CREW 7016
"What did YOU do last weekend?
"What did YOU do last weekend?
CREW PRESIDENT - Jenna A (High School Senior)
CREW ADVISOR - Geno I
Who we are: Our Crew was officially organized and chartered through Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (High Point,NC) in March 2011 by our Crew Adviser (Mr. Geno)
We are a diverse Crew of male and female teens -
Some of the Crew are Eagle Scouts (or former) boy scouts and girl scouts. Some have never been involved in scouting.
A few of the Crew had never camped (without their parents) before they joined us. Some are experienced wilderness campers, some, not so much.
We come from home-school, public schools (SW Middle, SW HS, , Western HS, Ragsdale HS, Guilford Early Collegc..) and private schools (Bishop McGuiness) to name a few.
Our oldest Crew members (in college) are 19 years old., Our youngest is 14 ( 9th grader).
Our leaders also come from many walks of life
Our Crew Adviser (Mr. Geno - although we call him "Papa Smurf") is a business consultant and has been involved with youth for over a dozen years ( from Founding Cubmaster of Pack 16, a Scout-leader with Boy scout Troop 26, Akela District Program Committee Chair,youth ministry catechist at IHM church., JMS wrestling coach, etc...
Our Asst. Crew Advisor is Ms .Debbie Prsley, - We are also always looking for more adults.
What we do: As a Venturing Crew, we will rarely do the same outing twice,{with the exception of our annual Davy Jones Rendezvous and annual Ski trip} we always try to have new adVentures. Our current annual Crew specialty is Watercraft
Currently specializes in Watercraft – specifically sailing. Our Crew owns a West-Wight cabin cruiser and 2 canoes. With access to more sail boats, canoes and kayaks.
A few of our outings:
· Black powder shooting
· Primitive camping
· “Black Ops”
· Atlanta Trip
· Outer Banks Sailing
· Annual Davy Jones Rendezvous
· Annual Winterplace Sking Trips
· Washington DC Trip
· Virginia Beach Trips
· Winter Camping
· Community Service volunteering
· Greensboro Urban Ministry
· Food Collection Drives
· Leadership Training
· Teaching at Merit Badge College
· Sailing, Canoeing and Biking Trips
· Island Camping
Outer Banks, NC
Lake Jordan, NC
Outer Banks, NC
Lake Jordan, NC
· Horseback Riding (in planning for 2016)
· College Visits (in planning for 2016)
We are not always so active…
We have also spent weekends-
· Hammock camping at the lake
· Weekend Playing, card games with only 4 hours sleep, etc...
Why: Our Crew mission Statement is:
"We the Venturians of Crew 7016 will go forth and mature into young adults - while having fun and high adventure"
We have fun, and oh yeah we also learn about life. leadership, decision-making, faith, ethical challenges and the world around us.
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| "Watermelon Breakfast" at our campsite in Atlanta, GA |
