About Ventures in Canada...
The Venturer program, for young people aged 14-17 years, emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, and the environment. Venturers helps teens advance their leadership skills and gain self confidence. Venturers promotes activities that encourage teens to:
- show that they care and live acccording to their personal values and religious beliefs
- develop and use the skills of communicating, solving problems and making decisions
- explore vocational opportunities
- participate in a variety of social, cultural and spiritual activities
- work cooperatively in adult-like settings
- participate in challenging physical and outdoor activities
- become aware of and respond to needs of the community and the environment
The Venturer program is built around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group interests. Venturing emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership and personal development, and career exploration. Individual interests and skills are recognized through an awards system.
The outdoors is an essential part of the Venturer program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no-trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Venturer experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal. As well, Venturing helps teens gain new knowledge and skills that can lead to a satisfying career.
Venturers meet in a group called a company. Venturers develop and manage their own program with the help of an adult advisor. Each Venturer learns a promise and motto to help guide their personal development.
Venture Promise
On my honour I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen,
To help other people at all times,
and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Venture Motto
Challenge
Behind the Scenes
The advisors in your Venture company are supported by a group committee. The committee is responsible for ensuring the programs offered meet Scouts Canada's guidelines and that the company has enough resources to operate effectively. Our Group Committee meets once per month, usually on the second to last Tuesday. The group committee represents a sponsor which is the overall partner with Scouts Canada. Sponsors are typically community centres (ours is the Royal Candian Legion Brach #119), clubs, religious institutions, or parent groups. The sponsor works closely with Scouts Canada to ensure Scouting programs and resources are meeting the needs of all its youth and adult members.
The Venture Uniform
The Venture Uniform is designed to fulfill two functions - to be practical and to allow a more formal look. The basic uniform consists of a shirt, a neckerchief (necker). While there is a wide variety of optional items (belts, hats, etc.) this is the basic outfit.
The Necker
The necker is the easiest way to identify which company a Venture belongs to. Each Company has its own distinctive colours. Ours is burgundy witha black trim. The standard way of attaching it is with the Venture woggle, or for. The necker and the first woggle will be provided.
*** Put your name on every item of clothing! ***
