Venturers
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 8, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm | First Fall Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 7:00pm - Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 2:00pm | World Brotherhood Camporee Camp | Parks of the St. Lawrence, Riverside-Cedar Campground, Morrisburg |
| Sat, Oct 4, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm | Apple Days Fundraising Linking Event | Tim Horton's (two choices) |
| Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm - Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 10:00am | RoVent Camp | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly ON K0H2B0 |
| Thu, Dec 18, 2025 6:45pm - 8:15pm | All Sections Year End Party Linking Event Meeting | St. Thomas More School, 1620 Blohm Drive |
| Mon, Jan 19 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Senior Scouts Canoe / Camping Adventure, 1st Planning meeting Planning | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Mon, Feb 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Open House and Board Games Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Mon, Feb 16 10:30am - 1:00pm | SKGA Winter Festival, 10:30-1 (set up 9:30-10:30 / take down 1-2) Community Service Linking Event Fundraising Other Activity | Pushman Park (Pebble / Albion) |
| Sat, Feb 21 11:00am - 1:00pm | HCPCA Winter Festival, 11-1 (set up 10-11 / Take down 1-2) Community Service Linking Event Fundraising Other Activity | Elizabeth Manley Park, 1261 Blohm Drive, Ottawa |
| Mon, Feb 23 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Senior Scouts Canoe / Camping Adventure, Planning meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Mon, Mar 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Group Committee Environmental Project Planning | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike |
| Mon, Mar 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Fri, Mar 27, 12:00pm - Sun, Mar 29, 12:00pm | Wilderness First Aid Course Camp Training | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0G 1X0 |
| Mon, Mar 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Senior Scouts Canoe / Camping Adventure, Planning meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Mon, Apr 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Sat, Apr 18 9:00am - 5:00pm | Group Inventory Linking Event Parent Participation Planning | Greenboro Pavilion 14 Tapiola Crescent |
| Sun, Apr 19 9:00am - 5:00pm | Group Inventory Linking Event Planning Parent Participation | Greenboro Pavilion 14 Tapiola Crescent |
| Mon, Apr 27 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Senior Scouts Canoe / Camping Adventure, Planning meeting Meeting | Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa |
| Fri, May 1, 7:00pm - Sun, May 3, 11:00am | RSVP Camp | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0G 1X0 |
| Fri, May 8, 12:00pm - Sun, May 10, 12:00pm | Wilderness First Aid Course Camp Training | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0G 1X0 |
| Fri, Jun 5, 7:00pm - Sun, Jun 7, 10:00am | All Sections Family camp Camp | Camp Sheldrick, 12489 Nesbitt Rd, North Dundas ON K0C 2K0 |
| Sun, Aug 9, 9:00am - Fri, Aug 14, 5:00pm | Senior Scouts Canoe / Camping Adventure Camp Paddle Expedition | Algonquin Park |
| Fri, Sep 25, 12:00pm - Sun, Sep 27, 12:00pm | Rovent 2026 Camp | Camp Opemikon, 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0G 1X0 |
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.
Our Volunteer Registration Guide will walk you through the process.
Contact The Help Centre at helpcentre@scouts.ca with any question that you may have.
Download the Registration Guide
Registration for 2026
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 $277. Rovers (age 18-26) are free!
Additional costs throughout the year include low fees for the weekend activities/camps and other special outings.
Please register online www.Scouts.ca/Join Please ensure complete information is entered, including cell phone contact information.
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
Upcoming Events
Open House and Board Games
Monday, Feb 9, 7-8:30 pm at Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike Street, Ottawa
Invite your friends and come out for an evening of Board Games, treats and learn all about Venturer Scouts!
Are you between 15-17 years old and are looking for fun, real-life, hands-on experiences and outdoor adventures?
Join the 137th Ottawa Venturer Scouts for ages 15-17!
Venturer Scouts work to acquire the knowledge and skills for career development; and participate in thrilling outdoor adventures. Weekend events, extended hikes, Leave-No-Trace camping, community service and more, round out the Venturer experience.
We are planning a week long camping canoe trip in Algonquin Park this summer. Interested?
For more info
Email gc@137thottawascouts.com
https://www.scouts.ca/programs/sections/venturer-scouts.html
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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.