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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are disillusioned with GS and have a daughter that is 14 or older, consider the Boy Scouts Venture program.   This is a co-ed program fully run and operated by the BSA.  I don't know the details, but my understanding is that they focus on the boy scout-like activities (canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, etc.) without the emphasis of earning merit badges and achieving rank.

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OMG, I just googled this and got goosebumps watching the video!  This could be exactly what my very adventurous daughter has been looking for!  Thanks so much for the information![/quote]

PP here - actually, I just read more details and while it does sound like a fun program, there's still too much red tape, paperwork, and requirements for my taste.  I just want a group that my daughter can take part in adventures with without having to jump through all the other hoops.  [/quote]

The hoops are all there because someone, somewhere decided to be an asshole (or worse!) and some parent was a jerk and/or sue-happy. [/quote]

All scouting is going to have training, policies and red tape.  If you want to do really cool stuff like rafting, kayaking, hiking to difficult places, rock climbing, etc; then you are going to have to take risks that require some management.  The benefit of scouting is that they are going to provide training and supervision to manage and reduce these physical risks.   In addition, there are also sexual abuse and bullying concerns around any organized activity involving kids.  I would think any parent would want some level of red tape and training to feel comfortable.  Likewise, these organizations won't survive without protecting themselves against lawsuits for failing to manage these risks.  It is just prudent.  That is not to say that these organizations couldn't be more efficient with the red tape, but I don't see it going away.[/quote]

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