Venturer Scouts: King's Venturer Award
Check out how you can align your Scout activities with the Award! This is just one example of how you can combine what you’re already doing for your King’s Venturer Award with the Award including both local and urban adventures! Have fun, build new skills, and achieve both at the same time!
Note: Doing your Silver and/or Gold Award is a great opportunity to align with your King’s Venturer Award! Below, you’ll find an example of a Gold Award but you can also do a Silver Award with your King’s Venturer Award too – same activities, minus the Gold Project.
How the Award will get you there...
SMART Goal: Over the next 52 weeks, I will commit to 1 hour of Outdoor Adventure Skills training each week, focusing on mastering skills in navigation, campcraft, survival, and first aid. My goal is to complete at least 24 stages in any combination of skills, progressing from basic to advanced techniques. By the end of the year, I will have demonstrated my proficiency by leading a Scouts-led outdoor adventure, ensuring all participants engage in navigation exercises and practice survival skills in a real outdoor environment.
Example Assessor: A certified Scout Leader or Outdoor Adventure Skills Instructor from Scouts.
ORB Category: Skills
ORB Subcategory: Other: Outdoor Adventure Skills
Example Log for ORB: This week, I learned how to use a compass to navigate to specific points on a map. I practiced identifying terrain features and adjusting my route based on real-time observations. During the session, I was able to successfully navigate a 3-kilometer route and provide direction to my group. This has helped me become more confident in my ability to lead outdoor activities and adapt to changing conditions in the field.
SMART Goal: Over the next 78 weeks, I will commit to 1 hour of personal training each week, focusing on building strength, endurance, and flexibility to improve my overall fitness. My goal is to progressively enhance my physical abilities through a combination of cardio, resistance training, and functional exercises, aligned with the physical demands of Scouts activities such as hiking and camping. By the end of the program, I aim to demonstrate measurable improvements, including completing a 5-kilometer run without stopping and increasing my push-up count by 50%.
Example Assessor: A certified personal trainer or a fitness-oriented Scout leader.
ORB Category: Physical Recreation
ORB Subcategory: Fitness: Personal Training
Example Log for ORB: This week, I worked on improving my endurance by running intervals and completing a core workout. I noticed I could run longer before needing to rest, and my trainer gave me advice on maintaining proper form to avoid injury.
SMART Goal: Over the next 52 weeks, I will dedicate 2 hours per week to fundraising efforts to benefit my Scouting group. My goal is to plan and assist with at least 6 fundraising events, such as bake sales, car washes, or silent auctions, to support group activities, equipment purchases, and trips. By the end of the year, I aim to raise at least $500 while building my skills in event planning, teamwork, and community engagement.
Example Assessor: A senior Scouts leader, group treasurer, or fundraising coordinator.
ORB Category: Voluntary Service
ORB Subcategory: Leadership: Youth Scouts Leader Volunteer
Example Log for ORB: This week, I helped organize a bake sale to raise funds for my Scouting group’s camping trip. I assisted with advertising, setting up the event, and managing sales. The bake sale raised $100, which will directly benefit our group’s upcoming activities.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Goal: Over the course of 4 days and 3 nights, our team will collaborate on a backpacking and canoeing adventure in the Adirondacks, with the goal of mastering advanced wilderness skills, completing our planned route safely, and supporting each other through challenges. As a team, we will divide responsibilities such as navigation, campsite setup, cooking, and gear management, ensuring every member contributes and learns. Together, we aim to build resilience, foster communication, and successfully complete all planned activities, including portaging, stream crossings, and group reflections.
Mode of Activity: Backpacking and canoeing.
Environment: Wilderness with challenging trails, waterways, and remote campsites i.e. Adirondacks
Route Idea: Trek and paddle through scenic trails and lakes, stopping at remote campsites each night. Carry out tasks such as navigation, campsite setup, and cooking as a team. Experience challenges like portaging, stream crossings, orienteering, and weather adaptation. Reflect as a group each evening, sharing progress and preparing for the next day’s adventure. End the journey by celebrating the team’s accomplishments and individual growth.
Preparation Idea: Research the Adirondack wilderness area, including trails, lakes, and campsites. Obtain necessary permits and ensure compliance with Leave No Trace principles. Build endurance and skills through practice hikes, canoeing sessions, and gear setup. Coordinate team roles and responsibilities, and plan logistics such as food, equipment, and emergency protocols. Review navigation techniques, safety procedures, and wilderness survival strategies.
Review Idea: Reflect on personal and group accomplishments, such as overcoming physical and mental challenges. Document the journey through a journal or photo log, highlighting significant moments and lessons learned. Share reflections with the group and an assessor, celebrating achievements and identifying skills to enhance for future adventures.
Goal: Over the course of 5 days and 4 nights, I will volunteer at a local environmental conservation project, focusing on supporting efforts to preserve natural spaces and raise awareness about environmental issues. My tasks will include activities such as organizing clean-up events, planting native trees, maintaining local trails, and educating community members about sustainable practices. By the end of the project, I aim to have made a meaningful impact on the environment and strengthened my leadership skills through collaborative efforts. I will also reflect on the personal and environmental benefits of the service provided and consider how I can continue to contribute to conservation efforts in the future.
Environment: Local parks, nature reserves, or other natural areas in need of environmental care and preservation.
Activity Idea: Each day, I will participate in a range of conservation activities, such as clearing invasive species, planting native plants, or assisting with trail maintenance. Additionally, I will work alongside Scouts and local volunteers to organize community clean-up events and raise awareness about the importance of protecting natural resources. I will take on a leadership role in guiding younger Scouts, helping them learn about environmental issues and how they can make a positive impact through volunteering. Each evening, I will reflect on the difference made and the lessons learned from the experience.
