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Venturers Award Scheme - A Handbook for Venturers and LeadersVenturers
A Venturer takes part in a programme suitable for young people from age 14 to 18.
Venturers are responsible for their own programmes.
Ideally the programmes would include a range of adventurous, vocational, social and spiritual activities that extend the Venturers and develop their self confidence, leadership, team and life skills.
A progressive award scheme enables Venturer Scouts to extend their range of skills and earn certificates that lead towards achieving the Queens Scout Award and/or the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Venturer Scouts usually meet one evening a week for about 2 hours as well as occasional weekends for major activities.
The Venturer section objectives are:
- Participate in an adventurous training programme which will equip them for safe enjoyment of the outdoors
- Build self esteem and confidence
- Have fun and enjoyment
- Develop leadership and inter-personal skills
- Develop new interests and constructive leisure activities
- Test their values and opinions
- Make informed choices
- Encourage voluntary participation and empowerment
- Take responsibility for their own actions
- Contribute to the local and national community
- Acquire life skills and learn about current issues
- Explore spiritual development