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'''Venture Scouts''' in [[Scouting Ireland]] are aged between 15 and a half to 21 years of age. The awards scheme is called ''Rogha'',<ref name="rogha">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/rogha-award | title = Ventures: Rogha Award | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref><ref name="xtreme rogha">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.xtremeventurescouts.org/rogha.htm | title = Ventures: Rogha Award | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Xtreme Venture Group | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> an | '''Venture Scouts''' in [[Scouting Ireland]] are aged between 15 and a half to 21 years of age. The awards scheme is called ''Rogha'',<ref name="rogha">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/rogha-award | title = Ventures: Rogha Award | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref><ref name="xtreme rogha">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.xtremeventurescouts.org/rogha.htm | title = Ventures: Rogha Award | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Xtreme Venture Group | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> an Irish word meaning ''Choice''. Although many groups use [[Gaisce]], The President's Award as part of their programme also. Each group has a Venture Scout Executive which under the guidance of an adult Scouter designs and implements activities. | ||
A National Venture Forum Committee represents Venture Scouts on all national administrative bodies in line with the associations ''Youth Participation Policy''.<ref name="forum">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/national-venture-forum-committee/| title = Ventures: National Venture Forum Committee | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref><ref name="youthpol">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/resources/adult-resources/official-documents/ | title = Ventures: National Venture Forum Committee | format = | work = Youth Participation Policy | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> The ''NVFC'' meet regularly to discuss matters of importance to Venture Scouts nationwide. The nine member committee is elected annually at the National Youth Forum and meets at [[Larch Hill]]. | A National Venture Forum Committee represents Venture Scouts on all national administrative bodies in line with the associations ''Youth Participation Policy''.<ref name="forum">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/national-venture-forum-committee/| title = Ventures: National Venture Forum Committee | format = | work = Ventures | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref><ref name="youthpol">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/resources/adult-resources/official-documents/ | title = Ventures: National Venture Forum Committee | format = | work = Youth Participation Policy | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> The ''NVFC'' meet regularly to discuss matters of importance to Venture Scouts nationwide. The nine member committee is elected annually at the National Youth Forum and meets at [[Larch Hill]]. | ||
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==Programme== | ==Programme== | ||
As Venturing is the oldest section in the association the onus is on the youth members to plan, organise and participate in events. Scouters only act in an advisory capacity. The [[Scout method]] drives the programme at all times. Most Groups meet on a weekly basis, though some meet less frequently, in order to organise activities. Given Ireland's | As Venturing is the oldest section in the association the onus is on the youth members to plan, organise and participate in events. Scouters only act in an advisory capacity. The [[Scout method]] drives the programme at all times. Most Groups meet on a weekly basis, though some meet less frequently, in order to organise activities. Given Ireland's topography the most common activities include [[hiking]], [[rockclimbing]], [[mountaineering]] and the traditional and recognisable Scout skills like [[camping]] and [[pioneering]]. Another common part of the programme is leadership, with Venture Scouts assuming a leadership role in the [[Scouting Ireland#Sections|younger sections of Scouting Ireland]]. In Venture Scouting the only limit to the range of activities is the limit on the group's own imagination so programmes vary widely from group to group. | ||
In recent times the number of Venture Scouts has decreased sharply, causing many groups to evaluate their programme in order to make it attractive to young people. It has become common for '''Scout Counties''' to form County Venture Groups when it wasn't viable for a Venture Group to exist within an individual Scout Group. | In recent times the number of Venture Scouts has decreased sharply, causing many groups to evaluate their programme in order to make it attractive to young people. It has become common for '''Scout Counties''' to form County Venture Groups when it wasn't viable for a Venture Group to exist within an individual Scout Group. | ||
Along the Eastern seaboard and in | Along the Eastern seaboard and in Dublin Bay in particular there are [[Sea Scout (Ireland)|Venture Sea Scouts]] which operate programmes almost exclusively on the sea. | ||
==Rogha== | ==Rogha== | ||
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==Explorer Belt== | ==Explorer Belt== | ||
Along with the [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout's Award|Chief Scout's Award]], the [[Explorer Belt]] is the most coveted award in Irish Scouting. Over the last 25 years, 1,900 Venture Scouts have gone on Explorer Belt Expeditions. Ireland's Explorer Belt is recognised as being one of the most challenging yet ultimately rewarding activities in Venture Scouting. | Along with the [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout's Award|Chief Scout's Award]], the [[Explorer Belt]] is the most coveted award in Irish Scouting. Over the last 25 years, 1,900 Venture Scouts have gone on Explorer Belt Expeditions. Ireland's Explorer Belt is recognised as being one of the most challenging yet ultimately rewarding activities in Venture Scouting. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Fi-eb.jpg|thumb|The Explorer Belt]] | ||
===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
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The Locations for belts run by CBSI/CSI/SI-CSI are: | The Locations for belts run by CBSI/CSI/SI-CSI are: | ||
* 1980 - | * 1980 - Normandy, France | ||
* 1981 - No event | * 1981 - No event | ||
* 1982 - | * 1982 - Vermont & New Hampshire, United States | ||
* 1983 - | * 1983 - Wales | ||
* 1984 - | * 1984 - Sweden (1<sup>st</sup> female team & 1<sup>st</sup> team to get a second Belt) | ||
* 1985 - No event | * 1985 - No event | ||
* 1986 - | * 1986 - Scotland | ||
* 1987 - | * 1987 - Bavaria (Cancelled) | ||
* 1988 - | * 1988 - Italy & Wales (The Welsh event was a joint CBSI/SAI event) | ||
* 1989 - | * 1989 - Le Conquet, France | ||
* 1990 - | * 1990 - Denmark | ||
* 1991 - | * 1991 - Scotland | ||
* 1992 - | * 1992 - England | ||
* 1993 - | * 1993 - Wales | ||
* 1994 - | * 1994 - Scotland | ||
* 1995 - | * 1995 - Hungary | ||
* 1996 - | * 1996 - Wales | ||
* 1997 - | * 1997 - Slovenia | ||
* 1998 - | * 1998 - Belgium | ||
* 1999 - | * 1999 - Northern France | ||
* 2000 - | * 2000 - Brno, Czech Republic | ||
* 2001 - | * 2001 - Italy | ||
* 2002 - | * 2002 - Lithuania | ||
* 2003 - | * 2003 - Spain (intended to be Canada, changed due to SARS outbreak, nicknamed the "Spanada" Belt) | ||
The Belts run (every second year) by SAI/SI-SAI are: | The Belts run (every second year) by SAI/SI-SAI are: | ||
* 1988 - | * 1988 - Wales (The Welsh event was a joint CBSI/SAI event) | ||
* 1990 - | * 1990 - Northumberland | ||
* 1992 - | * 1992 - Scotland | ||
* 1994 - no event run | * 1994 - no event run | ||
* 1996 - | * 1996 - Wales | ||
* 1998 - | * 1998 - Spain | ||
* 2000 - | * 2000 - France | ||
* 2002 - | * 2002 - Spain | ||
Events run by Scouting Ireland are: | Events run by Scouting Ireland are: | ||
* 2004 - | * 2004 - Germany | ||
* 2005 - | * 2005 - United States | ||
* 2006 - | * 2006 - Portugal<ref name="belt">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/venture-event-information/irish-explorer-belt-portugal-2006/| title = Irish Explorer Belt | format = | work = | publisher = SI Events Team | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> | ||
* 2007 - | * 2007 - Poland | ||
* 2008 - | * 2008 - Croatia & Slovenia | ||
===Format=== | ===Format=== | ||
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Challenge is an event often referred to as the "Mini-Explorer Belt."<ref name="cahallenge">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/venture-event-information/challenge-2006/| title = Challenge | format = | work = | publisher = SI Events Team | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> Challenge (now in its 20th year) was founded by Brian O'Connor from Cork- today the Spirit of Challenge Trophy is named after him. Like the Belt it involves teams of 2 Venture Scouts of the same sex but hiking takes place in Ireland with participants walking 100 km in 5 days while living on a budget of 4 euro per person per day. While Belt entrants have to struggle with warm climates, Challenge competitors are subject to the whim of the Irish weather system which even in Summer can be quite grim, though previous walkers have said that the rough weather is all part of the fun. Successful entrants receive the Challenge [[woggle]]. The Venue for 2007 was supposed South East Ireland and Wales but this has been postponed until 2008. | Challenge is an event often referred to as the "Mini-Explorer Belt."<ref name="cahallenge">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouts.ie/ventures/venture-event-information/challenge-2006/| title = Challenge | format = | work = | publisher = SI Events Team | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> Challenge (now in its 20th year) was founded by Brian O'Connor from Cork- today the Spirit of Challenge Trophy is named after him. Like the Belt it involves teams of 2 Venture Scouts of the same sex but hiking takes place in Ireland with participants walking 100 km in 5 days while living on a budget of 4 euro per person per day. While Belt entrants have to struggle with warm climates, Challenge competitors are subject to the whim of the Irish weather system which even in Summer can be quite grim, though previous walkers have said that the rough weather is all part of the fun. Successful entrants receive the Challenge [[woggle]]. The Venue for 2007 was supposed South East Ireland and Wales but this has been postponed until 2008. | ||
Challenge was originally run (every second year) by SAI. The SI Challenge is run annually. The events were: | Challenge was originally run (every second year) by SAI. The SI Challenge is run annually. The events were: | ||
* 1993 - | * 1993 - West Cork | ||
* 1993 - | * 1993 - County Galway | ||
* 1991 - | * 1991 - Thurles, County Tipperary | ||
* 1993 - | * 1993 - County Kilkenny | ||
* 1995 - | * 1995 - County Kerry | ||
* 1997 - | * 1997 - County Sligo | ||
* 1999 - | * 1999 - West Cork | ||
* 2001 - | * 2001 - Isle of Man | ||
* 2003 - | * 2003 - County Donegal | ||
* 2004 - | * 2004 - County Clare | ||
* 2005 - | * 2005 - County Kildare | ||
* 2006 - | * 2006 - County Mayo, County Roscommon, County Galway | ||
* 2007 - | * 2007 - Ireland, Wales (Postponed until 2009) | ||
[[Image:Ireland Scouting.svg|thumb|National Logo of Scouting Ireland]] | [[Image:Ireland Scouting.svg|thumb|National Logo of Scouting Ireland]] | ||
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Ventact South is one of the highlights of the venture year. It is organised by the Joint Committee on Scouting and Guiding in Cork and caters for Venture Scouts and Ranger Guides from all over Ireland. The event takes place in September each year at the Killcully Scout Centre. | Ventact South is one of the highlights of the venture year. It is organised by the Joint Committee on Scouting and Guiding in Cork and caters for Venture Scouts and Ranger Guides from all over Ireland. The event takes place in September each year at the Killcully Scout Centre. | ||
Participants arrive on the Friday while a live band is playing. After this tickets for Saturday's activities are given out (followed by a mad dash to swap activities). On Saturday morning participants are bused offsite to do two activities (e.g. powerboating, kayaking, fishing, horseriding, firefighting). When they return, there is a | Participants arrive on the Friday while a live band is playing. After this tickets for Saturday's activities are given out (followed by a mad dash to swap activities). On Saturday morning participants are bused offsite to do two activities (e.g. powerboating, kayaking, fishing, horseriding, firefighting). When they return, there is a barbecue at the campsite. On Saturday evening there is a religious service followed by the ever popular themed Ventact Disco. On Sunday morning bouncing castles and inflatable obstacle courses before everyone heads home. | ||
2008 will be the 30th Ventact South. | 2008 will be the 30th Ventact South. | ||
==Irish Venture Scout Projects== | ==Irish Venture Scout Projects== | ||
* The | * The Phoenix Venture Group from the 9th/10th Dublin (Aughrim Street) Scout Group travelled to Vietnam in Summer 2006 to undertake a development project there. They painted and decorated rooms in the Vung Tau Orphanage, near the southern tip of the country. Details of their trip is available on their [http://phoenixventuregroup.blogspot.com/ blog]. | ||
* The Donnybrook Venturer Group won the International Youth for Development Prize 2005,<ref name="brook">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://donnybrookscouts.org/ | title = Donnybrook Scout Group | format = | work = | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> nicknamed the " | * The Donnybrook Venturer Group won the International Youth for Development Prize 2005,<ref name="brook">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://donnybrookscouts.org/ | title = Donnybrook Scout Group | format = | work = | publisher = Scouting Ireland | accessdate = 2006-08-07}}</ref> nicknamed the "Nobel Prize for Young People" for their development projects in Peru. A leading International jury led by President, Mrs Jolanta Kwasniewska (First Lady of Poland), Mr. Massimo Barra(International Red Cross), Mr. Steve Fossett(Adventurer, World Records in 5 sports), Mrs Seiko Hashimoto (Member of the Parliament Japan — Triple Olympic Games Medal holder), Mr. Suwit Khunkitti (Minister Thailand), Mr. Malik M'Baye (Director of UNESCO), Mrs. Dr. Amaya Gillespie (United Nations Director) voted their projects as overall winner in the Development category. They were commended for their participation in the Youth of the World Campaign and for the outstanding project that they had undertaken in the framework of the UN Millennium Development Goals. | ||
* As a joint project, representatives of 3 Dublin Venture Scout Groups (35th Donore Avenue, 127th Drumcondra and 5th Port Dollymount) will be travelling to | * As a joint project, representatives of 3 Dublin Venture Scout Groups (35th Donore Avenue, 127th Drumcondra and 5th Port Dollymount) will be travelling to Kolkata, India in December 2008/January 2009 to work with orphaned street children at the Loreto Sealdah school. Their project will involve both manual work such as building and painting and social work such as providing English language and remedial teaching assistance. There are 18 in the travelling party which will set out on the 20th of December 2008 and return on the 11th of January 2009. The project has been called "The Rainbow Challenge." | ||
==National Venture Forum Committee== | ==National Venture Forum Committee== | ||
