VENTURERS
'Look Wide'
Wednesday 7:00pm > 9:00pm
Wednesday 7:00pm > 9:00pm
Looking for adventure, new friendships and the chance to try something different?
Venturers is for young people aged 15 to 18 who want to challenge themselves, develop new skills, make lifelong friendships and have plenty of fun along the way!
At 10th Ivanhoe, Venturers is all about getting involved, exploring new opportunities and taking on exciting challenges. Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures, travelling, leadership, community activities or simply meeting new people, there's something for everyone.
One of the best things about Venturers is that you're in charge of your own adventures! Members work together to plan, organise and run their own activities, developing confidence, independence, leadership and teamwork skills along the way.
It's also a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable life experience. From problem-solving and communication to planning, budgeting and contributing to the community, Venturers helps you develop practical skills that can benefit you at school, in your first job and beyond. Your involvement in Scouting can also be a great addition to your résumé, demonstrating initiative, responsibility and a willingness to get involved.
Best of all, you'll be doing all this while making new friends, having fun and creating unforgettable experiences!
The 10th Ivanhoe Venturer Unit is a friendly, close-knit group of around 12 young people who meet each Wednesday evening.
We enjoy a great mix of activities, both at our Scout Hall and out in the community. Some of our recent adventures include:
Rock climbing and ice skating
Scavenger hunts and team challenges
Cooking and baking competitions
Games nights and social activities
Outdoor adventures and hiking
State-wide Venturer camps and events
Our Venturer Unit is a place where everyone is welcome, friendships grow and young people are encouraged to try new things in a supportive environment.
One of the best parts of Venturers is the opportunity to get out and explore!
Throughout the year, our Unit takes part in a range of camps, outdoor adventures and state-wide activities, including:
Anything Goes – Lardner Park
ScoutHike – Tallarook State Forest
Winter Gathering – Eumeralla Scout Camp
Vic Gathering – Mafeking Rover Park
There are also opportunities to attend major national and international Scouting events, including World Scout Jamborees, national and international Ventures and adventures at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland.
These experiences give Venturers the chance to travel, develop independence, challenge themselves and make friends from across Australia and around the world.
Venturers can work towards achieving the King's Scout Award, the highest youth award in the Venturer Scout section.
This prestigious achievement recognises dedication, leadership, personal development and a willingness to challenge yourself.
Along the way, Venturers develop skills and experience through:
Outdoor Adventure Skills
Special Interest Areas
Milestone achievements
Leadership development
Adventurous journeys
Personal reflection and goal setting
Working towards the King's Scout Award is a rewarding experience that helps young people build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills.
Achieving the King's Scout Award is something to be proud of and a great addition to your résumé. It demonstrates to potential employers, universities and other organisations that you've shown dedication, worked as part of a team, developed leadership skills and contributed to your community.
These are valuable qualities that can help you stand out when applying for your first job, further education or future career opportunities.
Our Venturers have their own dedicated space at the 10th Ivanhoe Scout Hall, making it a great place to catch up with friends, plan activities and unwind.
The Venturer Room includes:
Comfortable couches and seating
Pool table and table tennis table
Basketball hoop
Projector and LED lighting
Small kitchen facilities
Toilets
It's a relaxed and welcoming space where our Venturers can make themselves at home.
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10th Ivanhoe Scout Hall
8A Wallace Street, Ivanhoe VIC
Our weekly program includes a combination of activities at the hall, community outings and outdoor adventures.
Check out the Upcoming Events section of our website to see what our Venturers have planned this term!
New members are always welcome!
https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/location/10TH-IVANHOE/
You don't need any previous Scouting experience to join. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, new friendships, opportunities to develop your skills or just something fun to do on a Wednesday evening, we'd love to meet you!
Come along, meet our Venturers and discover what being part of 10th Ivanhoe is all about.
Michael Free – Venturer Leader
Phone: 0478 779 647
Email: mjfree@optusnet.com.au
Peter Baranow – Group Leader
Phone: 0418 378 871
Email: gl.10thivanhoe@scoutsvictoria.com.au
Join the adventure with 10th Ivanhoe Venturers!
Concert at Anything Goes
April 2022
Our Venturers at Scout Hike
May 2022
Bonfire at Winter Gathering
July 2022
Abseiling at Winter Gathering
July 2022
Rock Climbing @ Hard Rock
August 2022
Training to Anything Goes
April 2022
Venturers helping @ Kangaree
September 2022
Our Venturers at Scouthike
May 2022