Venturers
The Venturer Unit is open to teenagers aged 14½ to 18. Venturers are more independent from their Leaders. The Unit is run by the Venturers allowing them to enjoy a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities. Leaders provide advice and guidance instead of telling the Venturers what to do. Venturers don’t just develop physical skills. They learn responsibility for the environment and work on service projects.
Contributing and helping out in the community is one of the Scouting principles encouraged in the Venturer Unit. Venturers are also encouraged to mentor and provide guidance to the younger sections.
The major award for the Venturer section is the Queen's Scout Award. This award normally takes a Venturer about 2 years to complete. The award is regarded highly by most employers and can add points to university entrance scores.
Venturers offers a well-trodden pathway to future success for our youth.
Joining Venturers All new members are invited to enjoy the free 4 week trial period before joining. You will need to complete the the 'Application for Youth Membership (Y1)' before your child can participate in any Scout meetings. Once the new Venturer has attended a few Scout meetings they can then be invested into the group. A uniform does not need to be worn until they are ready to be invested. To join the world of Scouting submit a ✉ Contact Me request. Investiture in the UnitOnce the Venturer Scout is ready to be invested and join the group, the Group Leader or Venturer Leader will discuss a date for investiture and the fees. You will need to purchase a uniform for the Venturer Scout before they can be invested into the Unit. At the Investiture meeting the Venturer will stand before the Unit and the Leaders to make the Promise. They will receive the group scarf, badges and a warm welcome to the Unit. The new scout will then be invested to the Unit as a 1st Hazelbrook Venturer Scout. Venturer Scout UnitsVenturers work together in a single group, the Venturer Unit. The Unit Council makes the decisions, plans and runs the activities, drawing on expert help from the Venturer Leaders whenever required. Venturers is a do-it-yourself mix of fun, adventure and personal challenge. Each week the Venturer Unit will plan activities aimed at building on the Units skills, developing new skills in the Unit and earning award badges. You may find yourself exploring the wilderness of Australia, camping above the snowline or diving on coral reefs. You could be abseiling into a limestone cave or climbing a sheer rock face. Perhaps you’ll learn white water kayaking or ride your mountain bike on an expedition across real mountains. The Social side of Venturers is up to the Venturers. They attend camps, discos and outings with shared interests. They meet new people and have plenty of time to get to know them and make lifelong friends. Venturers is all about having serious fun. 
Venturer Scout Badges and AwardsVenturing Skills Award
The Venturer Award
Endeavour Award
Other badges
Queen’s Scout Award
Read more about the Venturer Award Scheme at Scouts NSW. | Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise. Robert Baden-Powell  Scout PromiseOn my honourI promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God, and To Australia To help other people, and To live by the Scout Law Scout LawA Scout is trustworthyA Scout is loyal A Scout is helpful A Scout is friendly A Scout is cheerful A Scout is considerate A Scout is thrifty A Scout is courageous A Scout is respectful A Scout cares for the environment Venturer Uniform
The Venturers Uniform consists of a dark blue shirt with maroon across the sleeve, yoke and collar. |
