The Venturer Scout experience at OneCamp 2023 incorporates two phases: a multi-day Expedition and a Core Camp. Venturer Scouts can create their own OneCamp 2023 experience by choosing from one of three options:
- Option A: Expedition and Core Camp
- Option B: Expedition only
- Option C: Core Camp only
During the Core Camp, Venturer Scouts will camp in a OneCamp Unit, consisting of other youth members and adult Leaders from their Scout Group and at least one other Scout Group. Discover more about OneCamp Units here.
Option A
Expedition & core camp
Option B
Expedition only
Option C
Core Camp only
Program elements
Venturer Scouts will tackle seven program elements during their OneCamp 2023 experience.
Expedition
A multi-day offsite experience with a specific focus such as kayaking, sailing, bushwalking, leadership, or pioneering. Venturer Scouts can choose from a range of expeditions held across Western Australia. Options could include caving in the south-west, ride a camel on Cable Beach, and airborne thrill seeking tour including hot air ballooning and indoor skydiving.
Adventure
A single offsite day with a specific focus such as abseiling, boating, personal development, bushcraft, or creative arts. Venturer Scouts will tackle two Adventures chosen from a range of options before OneCamp 2023. Options could include Perth City Amazing Race, photography tour, vertical adventure experience, beach chill day, and survival skills adventure.
Outdoor Adventure Skills Zones
Onsite adventure-based activities with experienced participants leading less experienced participants. Activities could include canoeing, cycling, abseiling, SCUBA diving in the onsite pool, flying fox, high ropes, and rafting.
Special Interest Area Zones
Onsite activity zones focused on STEM, innovation, sport, arts, literature, environment, and creating a better world. Activities could include drone flying, interactive virtual reality, photograph, archery, air rockets, theatre sports, connecting with Scouts over radio, and an International Scouting showcase.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment with different spaces for all ages including live music, silent discos, chill zones, outdoor movies, comedy shows, finale party, magic shows, and Scouts’ Got Talent.
One Program Day
The culmination of OneCamp is the One Program Day on Tuesday 18 April 2023. All age sections onsite with activities such as market day, district showcases, and a big night of evening entertainment for everyone! The Swan Valley site will be buzzing as we welcome hundreds of visitors to promote Scouts WA.
Hubs
Quiet, relaxed spaces for Scouts to take a break, meet new friends, buy merch, get the latest news, connect with home, and grab a snack from a food truck.
Expeditions
OneCamp 2023 Expeditions will be held across Western Australia. Venturer Scouts can choose from a range of options which could include:
- caving in the south-west
- ride a camel on Cable Beach
- airborne thrill seeking tour including hot air ballooning and indoor skydiving.
Expeditions will attract an additional fee to cover activity costs, catering, accommodation, and travel. Some Expeditions may have additional eligibility criteria, such as achievement of a particular stage within an Outdoor Adventure Skill area.
Further details about OneCamp 2023 Expeditions will be made available later in 2022.
Sample schedule
Check out the graphic below to see a sample Venturer Scout program for OneCamp 2023 – Eclipse! This sample is for a Venturer Scout participating in both an Expedition and the Core Camp.
Starting from
Friday 7 April
Day 1
Thursday 13 April
Day 2
Friday 14 April
Day 3
Saturday 15 April
Day 4
Sunday 16 April
Day 5
Monday 17 April
Day 6
Tuesday 18 April
Day 7
Wednesday 19 April
Eligibility
1
Be a registered member of the Venturer Scout section at the time of OneCamp 2023.
2
Have completed the Introduction to the Venturer Scout Section.
3
Aim to have achieved Outdoor Adventure Skills Camping Stage 3.
4
Have the support of the Unit Council to attend OneCamp 2023 as a Venturer Scout.
5
Selected optional activities may have additional eligibility requirements.
Event fee
The cost for Venturer Scouts is $590. At less than $100 a day that’s great value, especially compared to similar commercially available experiences. The fee includes:
- Event program, including all activities and evening entertainment.
- All accommodation costs for seven days at OneCamp 2023.
- Transport to the event on Thursday 13 April 2023 (transfer from your Expedition to the Core Camp).
- Transport home from the event on Wednesday 19 April 2023.
- All meals for seven days at OneCamp 2023.
- A merchandise pack including a badge, shirt, and hat.
*Expeditions for Venturer Scouts will attract an additional fee, determined by the expedition chosen by the participant.
