"VENTURERS"

"age 14-17"


The VENTURER program emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves,
their friends, family, God, 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 accordingly to their personal values and religeous beliefs,
+ develop and use the skills of communicating, solving problems, and making decissions,
+ 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 VENTURERS program is built around a lively variety of avtivities based on personal 
and group interests. VENTURING emphasizes outdoor and enviornmental activities, citizenship and community 
services, 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 VENTURERS program. Weekend events, extended hikes, 
"no-trace" camping and sesional sports opportunities round out the VENTURERS experience. 
Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal. As well, VENTURERING helps teens learn 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 the adult advisor. Each VENTURER learns a promise and motto to help guide their 
personal development.




VENTURERS PROMISE: On my honour I promise to develop myself so that I may better love and serve my God,
                      respect and help my fellowman, honour and render service to my country.
VENTURERS MOTTO: Challenge.