Venturers
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 11, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | First Fall Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Sep 18, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Woggles and Knots Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Sep 25, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Baking Night (cupcakes) Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Sun, Oct 1, 2023 8:00am - 2:00pm | Apple Day Fundraising | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Mon, Oct 2, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Urban Hike "The Quest for Doughnuts" Hike Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Sat, Oct 7, 2023 8:00am - 2:00pm | Apple Day Fundraising | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 7:00pm - Sun, Oct 15, 2023, 10:00am | Autumn Camp Camp | Camp Sheldrick, 12489 Nesbitt Rd, Winchester ON K0C 2K0 |
| Mon, Oct 16, 2023 6:45pm - 8:15pm | Escape Room Meeting | Room Escape Ottawa 1860 Bank Street #3B, Ottawa, ON |
| Mon, Oct 23, 2023 12:00pm | NO MEETING Meeting | |
| Fri, Oct 27, 2023, 6:00pm - Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 12:00pm | RoVent Camp | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly ON K0H2B0 |
| Mon, Oct 30, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Group Committee Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Mon, Nov 6, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bob Ross Paint Night Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Nov 13, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Board Game Night Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Sun, Nov 19, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Jamboree Rookie School (Icelandic Jamboree) Planning Virtual Event | https:// |
| Mon, Nov 20, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Camp Planning Meeting and more Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 6:00pm - Sun, Nov 26, 2023, 1:00pm | Late Fall Camp at Camp Traill Linking Event Camp | Cummberford Hall 122 Big Waters Athens ON K0E 1B0. (maps.app.goo.gl/uEvMZmRcuzVi3X2R8) |
| Mon, Nov 27, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Knife making Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Dec 4, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Knife Making Part 2 Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:00pm | NO MEETING Meeting | |
| Thu, Dec 14, 2023 6:45pm - 8:15pm | All Sections, year-end party Linking Event | St. Thomas More School. 1620 Blohm |
| Mon, Dec 18, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Potluck/Movie Night Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Jan 8 6:30pm - 8:30pm | First Meeting of the Year Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Jan 8 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Group Committee Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Wed, Jan 10 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Icelandic Jamboree July 2024 planning meeting Planning | St. Thomas More School, 1620 Blohm Drive |
| Mon, Jan 15 6:30pm - 8:30pm | **CANCELED** Meeting Meeting | |
| Mon, Jan 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm | CANCELED. Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Feb 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Wed, Feb 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Icelandic Jamboree July 2024 planning meeting Planning | St. Thomas More School, 1620 Blohm Drive |
| Sat, Feb 10 10:30am - 1:00pm | HCPCA Winter Carnival (set up 9:30 / take down 1) Community Service Linking Event Fundraising | Elizabeth Manley Park |
| Mon, Feb 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike St, Ottawa, ON K1T 3J6 |
| Mon, Feb 19 9:00am - 2:00pm | SKGA Winter Festival, 10:30-1 (set up 9 / take down 1) Community Service Fundraising | Pushman Park |
| Mon, Mar 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Venture Hike and Fire Lighting Hike Meeting | Greenbelt Trails Pine Grove Area P19 4040 Leitrim Rd, Ottawa, ON |
| Mon, Mar 18 6:30pm - 8:30pm | General Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Mon, Mar 25 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Sat, Apr 20 11:00am - 6:00pm | Rain barrels, event 1-5 Fundraising | Parking Lot of the Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street |
| Mon, Apr 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Meeting at Tim Hortons Meeting | 1665 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 3Z3 |
| Sat, Apr 27 9:00am - 5:00pm | Group Gear Inventory Linking Event Other Activity | Greenboro Pavilion 14 Tapiola Crescent |
| Mon, May 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Group Committee Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Mon, May 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Venture Hike and Fire Lighting Hike Meeting | Greenbelt Trails Pine Grove Area P19 4040 Leitrim Rd, Ottawa, ON |
| Thu, May 23 6:45pm - 8:15pm | All Sections Swim / Go Up Ceremony Linking Event Parent Participation Meeting | Greenboro Pavilion 14 Tapiola Crescent |
| Sat, Jun 1 8:00am - 2:00pm | South Keys Greenboro Community Garage Sale Community Service Fundraising | South Keys Greenboro |
| Sat, Jun 22 9:00am - 2:30pm | HCPCA Summer Festival, 10 am - 2 pm Community Service Linking Event Fundraising Parent Participation | Elizabeth Manley Park, 1161 Blohm Dr, Ottawa ON |
| Fri, Jun 28, 6:00pm - Sun, Jun 30, 4:30pm | ORCKA canoe training Camp Linking Event Paddle Expedition | Burritts Rapids Lock 17, 673 River Rd, Kemptville |
| Fri, Jul 12, 12:00pm - Fri, Jul 19, 12:00pm | Icelandic Jamboree Camp Linking Event | Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre, Iceland |
| Wed, Aug 7 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Shakespeare-in-the-Park: Macbeth Linking Event Parent Participation Meeting | Owl Park, 215 Owl Drive |
| Fri, Aug 16, 7:00pm - Sun, Aug 18, 1:00pm | All Sections & Family Camp Camp Linking Event Parent Participation | Rideau River Provincial Park, 2680 Donnelly Drive Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 |
| Sun, Aug 25 11:00am - 3:00pm | Capital Pride Parade - Voyageur Council, Scouts Canada Community Service Linking Event Parent Participation | Downtown Ottawa |
| Mon, Sep 9 6:30pm - 8:30pm | First Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Sat, Oct 5 8:00am - 1:00pm | Apple Days Linking Event Fundraising | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Sun, Oct 6 8:00am - 1:00pm | Apple Days Linking Event Fundraising | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Mon, Oct 7 6:30pm - 8:30pm | 2024 Brotherhood Camporee meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Sat, Oct 12 8:00am - 1:00pm | Apple Days Linking Event Fundraising | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Fri, Oct 18, 12:00pm - Sun, Oct 20, 12:00pm | 2024 Brotherhood Camporee Camp Linking Event | Wellesley Island State Park, Wellesley Island, New York |
| Mon, Nov 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Group Committee Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Thu, Dec 12 6:45pm - 8:15pm | All Sections Year End Party Linking Event Meeting | St. Thomas More School, 1620 Blohm Drive |
Announcements
Volunteers needed
Volunteering with Scouts Canada is easy, fun and flexible. You will be supported by a team of dynamic adults who get as much fun out of Scouting adventures as the youth they mentor. We provide the training and adventure. You provide the enthusiasm.
Get the process started by opening a myscouts account and completing the registration form or emailing join@scouts.ca.
Our Volunteer Registration Guide below will walk you through the process. We will direct your application to your local Council office. Scouts Canada has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities.
Contact The Help Centre at helpcentre@scouts.ca with any question that you may have.
Download the Registration Guide
Registration for 2025
Getting your child to start great, safe Scouting adventures is as easy as 1-2-3. Enjoy a full year of Scouting, running January to December..
Registration fee for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Venturers is only $270 ($245 Scouts Canada, $25 to our Group).
Rovers (age 18-26) are free!
Please register online: www.myscouts.ca. Please ensure complete information is entered, including cell phone contact information.
Online Registration FAQ: Early Registration FAQ – Online Support Centre (scouts.ca)
FYI: No One Left Behind (NOLB) subsidy: you may apply for by submitting a request at the Online Support Centre. For more information: http://www.scouts.ca/programs/no-one-left-behind.html and to submit a request: https://help.scouts.ca/hc/en-ca/requests/new
Kids in Scouts discover their abilities and build resilience by leading a variety of fun adventures, preparing them for life.
Scouting is needed now more than ever! Stay connected, have fun: www.Scouts.ca/Join
Personal Achievement
Your personal journey as a Venturer Scout is all about setting challenges for yourself and meeting your goals using a Plan-Do-Review process. It is through these challenges that you make your way from Tree Line to Snow Line, eventually reaching the Summit. This journey is called your Solo Climb, and your progress will along the way be recognized with Personal Progression badges. You will progress at your own pace, and your fellow Venturer Scouts and Company Scouters will support you along the way.
In addition to the goals you set for yourself as part of your Solo Climb, you have the opportunity to pursue a variety of other awards, including the Queen’s Venturer Scout Award – the Top Section Award for the Venturer Scout Section. You can also progress in the Outdoor Adventure Skills, explore your faith and achieve the Religion in Life award, earn the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and demonstrate your proficiency in a second language to achieve your Language Strip. Check out the Canadian Path Venturer Scout and Canadian Path Venturer Company handbooks.
Upcoming Events
Apple Days
Apple Day is our most important Fundraiser of the year. We give away apples. People may give us a donation.
Apple Day is scheduled for
- Saturday, October 5, 8 am - 1 pm
- Sunday, October 6, 8 am - 1 pm
- Saturday, October 12, 8 am - 1 pm
We have two locations to choose from:
- Tim Hortons - Bank St, Blossom Park (across from Giant Tiger)
- Tim Hortons - Hunt Club & Lorry Greenberg
Apple Day is the traditional fundraising event that started right here in Canada! Through Apple Day youth receive donations from the public and present an apple in appreciation.
Scouting is Needed Now More Than Ever!
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