Venturer Scouts

Who Are Venturer Scouts?

Venturer Scouts are boys and girls aged 15-17 years.  They are exploring their potential and ambition in an inclusive environment, forging friendships with others who share their passion to “Climb Higher”. Venturer Scouts work to acquire the knowledge and skills for career development; and participate in thrilling outdoor adventures.

A Venturer Scout Section is called a “Company” and a Company may be organized into smaller teams called “Expedition Teams”. Emphasis is on building a team that takes advantage of the entire skillset of the group. The motto for Venturer Scouts is: Challenge. 

Scout and Older Motto:  Be Prepared
Scout and Older Law:  A Scout is helpful and trustworthy, kind and cheerful, considerate and clean, wise in the use of all resources.
Scout and Older Promise:  On my honour; I promise that I will do my best; To do my duty to God and the King; To help other people at all times; and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.  OR  On my honour; I promise that I will do my best; To respect my country and my beliefs; To help other people at all times; and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.  

Camping

Venturer Scouts will have a chance to attend at least 1 virtual at home camp per year where they will interact online with their Scouters and peers, while completing specific activities, hikes and other events with their family.  They will also have an opportunity to camp in-person at composite camps and as Offer of Service.

Scout Truck Competition

Venturer Scouts join Scouts in the fun of the Scout Truck Races.  Races take place mid to late February or March. All youth will receive a truck kit.  Time for designing the Truck will be given at a meeting.  Depending on the tools available at home for each youth, help will be provided to shape the vehicle.  Time will then be given in a meeting or two in order to assemble and decorate the Truck.  We will then have an opportunity to race the trucks in-person.  Travelling may be required, but we will find the closest races available to each of your home locations.

Fundraising

Venturer Scouts are encouraged to do their best to help with our fundraisers throughout the year.  This helps keep costs as low as possible and enable us to book special virtual meetings and other items with extra costs.  In-person camp costs are in addition to previous funds and fees collected and your support in fundraising will help lesson these costs.