​Venturer Award

​To obtain the Venturer award, the Venturer must first obtain the badges below:

Initiative Badge - an overnight course.

First Aid Badge - a recognised First Aid Course

Unit Management Badge - a one day course, plus a written report.

Ideals Badge - a minimum of 10 hours completing three of the available tasks.

Environment Badge - a minimum of 10 hours on an environmental project, plus a 300 word report.

​Plus any 2 of the following badges:

Outdoor Badge - a minimum 10 hours learning a physical activity (eg a canoe course)

Lifestyle Badge - a minimum 10 hours in a sport or fitness program, over at least 2 months.  Plus host a discussion with your unit on good health.

Service Badge - a minimum 10 hours service to another Scout section, or another community organisation.

Vocations Badge - a minimum 25 hours preparing a resume, sitting interviews, and a report on one of the suggested topics.

Expression Badge - a minimum 10 hours improvement or appreciation of the arts.

Citizenship Badge - a minimum 10 hours completing four of the available tasks.

Pursuits Badge - a minimum 10 hours developing skills over at least 2 months.

Expedition Badge - a two day expedition, of a minimum 12 hours.
Completion of the Venturer Award (including the expedition badge) will also qualify for the issue of the Certificate II in Leadership Support/Business.


​Queens Scout Award;
The Pinnacle Award of Venturer Scouts!

To achieve this award you must:
  • Complete all activities at Venturer Award Level
  • Complete 4 activities at Queen’s Scout Level
  • Gain Unit Council Approval

​Visit our Honour Board to see the Queens Scout Award achievements of Dural Venturers!

To achieve the prestigious Queens Scout Award, a Venturer Scout must be able to set a goal; plan progress towards that goal; organise their self and others; and maintain the determination to overcome difficulties and complete the task.
​They must also have achieved the Venturing Skills Award and complete the requirements in four award areas:
  1. Adventurous Activities – demonstrates that the Venturer Scout is challenged in initiative, expeditions an outdoor adventures.
  2. Community Involvement – activities centred on citizenship, community service and caring for the environment.
  3. Leadership Development – involvement in Unit management and leadership courses and studying different vocations.
  4. Personal Growth – self development through expressions, ideals, mental pursuits and personal lifestyle.

​Each year only a few Venturer Scouts achieve this prestigious award, which is presented by the Governor and Chief Scout of New South Wales, as a representative of the Queen, at Government House.

What is the Queens Scout Award? 
  • It's the pinnacle of the Venturer Section.
  • It widens the interests and knowledge of Venturer Scouts.
  • It allows for fun, variety, personal choice and challenging the individual
  • All work is to be the personal best of the individual Venturer Scout.​ ​
How do I obtain my Queens Scout Badge?

​By earning a combination of 4 of the following badges, plus 6 remaining VA badges.


​Leadership Badge (compulsory) - a two day course and 6 months post course experience.

Expedition Badge - a four day expedition (minimum 30 hours)

Outdoor Badge - a minimum 30 hours learning a physical activity.

Ideals Badge - a minimum 30 hours completing four of the available tasks

Expression Badge - a minimum 30 hours over approximately 6 months and perform/display in public

Lifestyle Badge - a minimum 30 hours in a sport or fitness program over approximately 6 months.

Pursuits Badge - a minimum 30 hours developing skills over approximately 6 months.

Environment Badge - a minimum 30 hours completing five activities.

Service Badge - a minimum 30 hours of practical service and relevant training.