(and promises me that they will get me more things to post in this space!)This level of Scouting, involving men and women, ages 14-17, really strikes to the heart of self-determination and personal growth. Participation in self-funded and self-motivated activities, adventures and projects, is entirely their own responsibility... and they have a blast doing it.
The company is alive.
(and promises me that they will get me more things to post in this space!)
Business meetings are held separately from adventures, on the first Thursday
of each month, 7-9pm. (first meeting, Sept 22, 2011)
(At the Binbrook United Church (2617 Binbrook Road), and you may
register with us at any time.)
| For the 2011-2012 Season, the full year registration fee has been held at
$175.00 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2012 - the Half-year fee has come into effect, and registration is now $100 through to August 31.
To Explain: Battlefields Council in London, decided to
change the
rate structure this year, and we don't believe we should pass that
burden on to families. To explain "Dues", many groups also ask youth to bring a weekly $1-$2 or so, as "dues", to pay for
ongoing supplies. Given the age bracket concerned, we thought it simpler to just collect
this up front, and leave one less thing for parents to remember each week.
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The focus at present is activity, both as Venturer Adventure, and helping to mentor the younger folks.
Contact us - vents@1stBinbrook.org
While entirely youth driven, we do have adult support. Our primary advisor
Greg Noseworthy, can be reached at
greg@1stBinbrook.org
(Venturers have adults along to advise, provide guidance when asked, and
offer a safety 'veto' if ever needed... but the rest is up to them)
Cheques payable to: "Scouts Canada - 1st Binbrook Group", please.
This cost does not include the uniform, but it's not terribly expensive, and many times available second hand from families with older youth.
If you want to fill out the registration form at home, and print it off, follow this link. (it's a PDF document, but you can actually type on it, and then print it out!)
This is the official summary from the Scouts Canada Website:
| Young men and women 14 to
17 years of age.
The Venturer program emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, God, and the environment. Venturers helps teens advance their leadership skills and gain self confidence. Venturers promotes activities that encourage teens to:
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 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 an adult advisor. Each Venturer learns a promise and motto to help guide their personal development. Venturer Promise: Venturer Motto: |
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