VENTURER TROOP
VENTURERES HAVE
RECOMMENCED FOR 2010
VENTURER PROGRAMME
Children of both sexes between the age
of 14 1/2 and17 years are able to join a Venturer Troop. Calliope is a Sea
Scout group , with emphasis given to water based activities over the summer
months. Calliope Venturers meet at “The Ship" on Tuesday evenings
between 7.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. The Venturer Leader is in overall charge of
the Venturers and their programme, helped out by Assistant Leaders, and parents.
The programme provided is as wide and
varied as possible. Several outdoor tramping/camping weekends are usually
arranged each year; there is an annual Sea Scouts Regatta where all troops
in the region compete with their sailing skills; on summer evenings training
and sailing experience is gained with the use of the Group's Cutter, Sunbursts
and canoes.
Winter months see the Venturers working on badges (covering a wide range of
topics and skills including swimming, first aid, handyman's, etc.), rope work,
games plus the inevitable Boat Maintenance under the watchful eye of a local
boatbuilder.
Every four years a National Jamboree is
held - this means that every Venturer has at least one opportunity to attend
whilst in the Scouting movement. Scouts gather from around New Zealand and
the Pacific in one giant tent city where activities aimed to interest, challenge
and excite are provided. The Venturer Leader will provide a more comprehensive
joining kit once your son/daughter has decide to join.
The Group also produces a monthly newsletter, along and this is to ensure
that all those involved are kept informed of all activities, with the normal
Cub/Scout handouts relating to programes etc.
