A sample screenshot of ScoutVenture's most promising feature, the Scout Journey Timeline. The Scout Journey Timeline is, essentially, a sum of a Scout's experiences and adventures, listing all events the Scout participated in complete with photos and related document, details, and notes. This screenshot is one of the events.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
ScoutVenture (currently in development) is an app that helps Boy Scout Troops manage themselves and plan for the future. A high-level main features description is provided below. Scout Journey Timeline
The Scout Journey Timeline is essentially a sum of a Scout’s experiences, listing all the events the Scout has participated in throughout his Scouting journey, complete with photos, itineraries, dates, details, maps, and descriptions.
Messaging
The app allows Scouts without a messaging phone number to communicate with others in their patrol or troop.
Location
During events such as a hike, participants can see the locations of other participants in case anyone gets lost.
Event Planning
The app can help the Scouts plan events by providing a fillable event planner, assigning event responsibilities, send reminders, and letting you see who is participating.
Calendar
The app has a calendar of future events in a troop a user can opt in or out of.
Troop Documents
The app has a place for a troop to store important documents such as blue cards, application forms, etc.
Notifications
The app sends notifications to scouts notifying them of changes to event they’re participating in and if someone has sent a message and assignments.
Assignments
The app allows a Scoutmaster or SPL to assign tasks to Scouts such as filling out a duty roster.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Currently, the Android version of the app is in development using the Xamarin add-on in Visual Studio. Coupling this with Microsoft Azure (Cloud/servers services), a fully functional app will be built, with IOS to follow.