4th Winnipeg Venture Company

Section Leaders (Scouters):

Chris Elwick, chris.elwick@4thwinnipeg.com

Admin:

Admin have currently not been elected for the 2007-2008 Program year.

 

EMAIL THE ENTIRE SECTION: ventures@4thwinnipeg.com


Meeting time and place: The Venture company has a business meeting on the first Thursday of every month. This meeting decides what they will be doing and when they will be meeting for the next month. The meetings are held from 7:00-9:00pm in the John Tyler Hall at 27 Overton Street (Glenwood Community Center).

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.

THE VENTURER 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.

THE VENTURER MOTTO

Challenge