At least two Boy Scout Venture Crews in Lake County have male and female members with special needs. Venture Crew 273 (http://www.crew273vh.org) is based in Vernon Hills and has an emphasis on outdoor adventures. For information, follow the link above or contact Steve Cerve, Crew Advisor, stevecerve@comcast.net
Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Center also sponsors Venture Crew 333. The Crew meets on Sunday afternoons and has a special interest in horsemanship. For more information contact Nick Coyne, or Kristi Horowitz at 847 234– 2411, info@horsefeatherscenter.org.
Boy Scout Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women between 14 and 21. Individuals with special needs may continue beyond age 21. Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Readers are asked to use the comment section to let others know about any other Venture Crews in the area.
