An assistant Scoutmaster works with the patrol to plan its activities. The Venture patrol elects a patrol leader as its youth leader. The patrol leader is a member of the patrol leaders' council. A Venture patrol may decide to participate in a particular sport such as basketball. The patrol may challenge other Venture patrols or Varsity Scout teams.
Medallions are also available.
Venture patrols wear the Boy Scout uniform, with the Venture identification strip above the right pocket.