Venturer Scouts

(Young Men and Women aged 14½ - 18)

In search of Adventure where
YOU
CONTROL THE ACTION?
Venturers run their own section with the support of the Venturer Leaders and work together to create their own fun and opportunities. We meet on Wednesday nights between 7.30 and 9.30 pm. If you are interested in giving Venturers a go send an email to venturers@ermingtonscouts.asn.au  You need to bring along a completed Youth Membership Application Form (Y1) at the first Venturer Scout meeting you attend.

Our Unit is managed using our constitution. We draw inspiration from the spirit of Rovering to Success which was written by Lord Baden Powell. The following information is like a toolkit of relevant information to help you join, participate in and help run our Unit.
YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO BE INVOLVED IN!
INFORMATION FOR NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
Are you interested in Venturers and are currently in Scouting?

If so please download our info pack below:
Try Venturing




Scouts to Venturers Link
Are you interested in Venturers but are not currently in Scouting?

If so please download our info pack below:
  1. Cover letter
  2. Y1 form
  3. Financial Details
  4. Once 13 ½ you can give Venturers a real try with the Try Venturing Badge
  5. Appendix B from Unit Constitution
  6. Venturer Uniform Placement
  7. PED form (one for each parent)
  1. Cover letter
  2. Y1 form
  3. Financial Details
  4. Appendix B from Unit Constitution
  5. Venturer Uniform Placement
  6. PED form (one for each parent)
PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAMMING
Unit Constitution Organising an Event  Weekly Program Template
Paddle your Own Canoe Information about the A1 V1 Form
Uniform Badge Placement A1 Template Bushwalking Log Template



COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES 
For a more detailed list of our activities visit the Group Calendar

To attend Region courses and activities (#)
download the relevant form and send with payment to:
GWSR Office
6 Baden Powell Place
Winston Hills
NSW 2153

Withdrawal Policy
Activity Date Details A1 Due Responsible
May 19 & 20 # Canoe Course 4 May
$40
May 19-20 # Caving Trip
Pre-requisite - Abseil Qualification
4 May
$ TBC
Mon May 21 Region Venturer Council
1st Quakers Hill/Doonside Scout Hall in Doonside Road
Unit Council
Wed 23 May Wheelbarrow Construction at Bunnings Lidcombe
7.00 - 9.00pm
Scout Job Week Sheet
Activity Notification Form
16 May Raksha
May 26-27 Senior First Aid Course at Bankstown
Apply through South Met Region
Wed 30 May
Fri 1 Jun Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
Wed 6 Jun
Jun 8-11 # Region Jamborette
Activity Notification Form - Ermington Unit
Unit Application Form
9 May
$30
+ food
Wed 13 Jun
Jun 17 # Rescue Course
Activity Notification Form
Pre-requisite - Abseil Qualification.
Successful completion of this activity is a pre-requisite for attaining the Abseil Leader qualification (Level 2 Abseiling).
3 Jun
$10
Mon 18 Jun District Venturer Council
All Venturers and Venturer Leaders welcome
Unit Council
Tue 19 Jun Group Going Up Night - Disco Night - 6.30 - 8.30pm
Wed 27 Jun
Jun 29 - Jul 1 State Venturer Environment Camp at Ingleside
This camp meets the requirements for Venturer Award Level "Environment"
15 Jun
Fri 6 Jul (TBC) Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
Jul 6-10 State Environment Activity Camp at Wagga Wagga 22 Jun
Jul 14-15 Senior First Aid Course at Bankstown
Apply through South Met Region
Mon 16 Jul District Venturer Council
All Venturers and Venturer Leaders welcome
Unit Council
Jul 28-29 Senior First Aid Course at Barra Brui (St Ives)
Fri 3 Aug Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
Aug 7, 11, 12 # Venturer Abseiling Course at Bowen Mountain & Yellow Rock
Mon 20 Aug Region Venturer Council Unit Council
Aug 20-26 Scouts In Action Week 2012
Aug 25-26 # Leadership Course
Training Course Application
10 Aug
$60
Sep 9 # Unit Management Course
Training Course Application
24 Aug
$20
Fri 7 Sep Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
15-16 Sep Ratskin
Mon 17 Sep Distict Venturer Council
All Venturers and Venturer Leaders welcome
Unit Council
Sep 18, 22-23 # Venturer Caving Course at Bungonia
Fri 5 Oct (TBC) Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
Oct 6 & 7 # Venturer Canoeing Course at Nepean River
Mon 15 Oct Distict Venturer Council
All Venturers and Venturer Leaders welcome
Oct 28 & Nov 4 Senior First Aid Course at Barra Brui (St Ives)
Fri 2 Nov Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
Nov 3-4 Senior First Aid Course at Bankstown
Apply through South Met Region
Nov 9-11 # Waratah - The Knights of Camelot
Waratah 2012 Poster
Waratah 2012 Team Application
Pre-Waratah Activities
19 Oct
Nov 24-25 # Venturer Canyoning Course at Mt Wilson
Fri 7 Dec Unit Council - 4.00 - 6.00pm at Scout Hall Unit Chair
9 Dec GWSR Fun Day on the Water
Jan 5-14
2013
Venture South - New Zealand Venture
Australian Contingent Pre-Tour
Dec 28 2012 - Jan 4 2013
31 Aug
VENTURER AWARD SCHEME
    Can you handle it?
Venturer Skills Venturer Award Queens Scout Endeavour Award Venturer to Rover Link
Venturer
Skills
» Venturer
Award
» Queens
Scout
Award
and/or Endeavour
Award
» Venturer/Rover
Link Badge
Information about each stage of the journey.
Venturer Skills
Award Program
There are also a range of other opportunities. For example: