Three N. Europe District Scout Groups had an amazing time in Eifel National Park, in Vogelsang, Germany over the Whitsun weekend break.
Over the last month we've seen a huge amount of activities across BSO. Here's an update on what's been happening across BSO over the last few weeks
Northern Europe District Camp 12-14 May 2023
Earlier this month, I attended the Northern Europe Scouts District Camp at De Kluis campsite, near Brussels in Belgium. I had the best time meeting 460 BSO members from four-year-old Squirrels to twenty-four-year-old Scout Network members along with a host of amazing BSO leaders. I also enjoyed the opportunity to have dinner with the Brussels BGO Unit where we spoke about the closure and I tried to provide some reassurance that they can continue meeting with their friends with just a few adjustments if they move to Scouting.
At the camp, I joined in with two separate Cub and Scout campfires. I’m pleased to report Northern Europe can sing as loud as any I’ve heard before! I also ended up leading a couple of Scout songs! #PenguinSong #MyNameIsJoe #JustAnotherMadLeader!
In these post-pandemic times, it's crucial for young people to come together and learn the art of normal socialising and making friends. The camp provided a fantastic opportunity for our members to do just that! It is great to feel that our activities are getting back to normal at long last. I had the pleasure of meeting many dedicated volunteers whose passion and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our members is truly inspiring.
Telstar, Waterloo and Prague Scouts at Intercamp 26-29 May 2023
BSO in London for the Coronation Weekend
BSO Network were well represented for the Coronation of The King and The Queen on Saturday 6th May 2023.
BSO had ten Network members camping at Gilwell Park. Several members were helping at Hyde Park staffing the big screens. Whilst others were making sure people knew where to go, helping with crowd control in and around Green Park. AAC(YLs) Victoria Mitchell helped on General Duties as part of the registration and info team at Gilwell Park.
A London newspaper also featured our members in a great news article with our Network looking very smart indeed.
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Gilwell Reunion 4th to 6th September 2026 This year will be the 100th Gilwell Reuion and BSO are looking for an individual or mall team to showcase our work and opportunities within the International Tent. If you can create a fun, engaging and interactive stand we would like to hear from you! You will need to be free to attend the event from 4th to 6th Sept 26 at Gilwell Park, London and we will ask others attending to help deliver the stand over the weekend so you get chance to see everything else on offer. For more information or to submit an outline proposal please email steven.hartley@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you!
We already know you love camping, supporting and developing young people, the chance to meet new people and visit other countries. If you would like a great opportunity to combine all of these, we want to hear from you. We would like to offer our young people more choice in summer camps. Groups of around 40 young people and 4 to 6 adults taking part in an international experience to build their confidence or gain top awards. This is what our young people have to say from previous events; I would recommend a BSO Jamboree because… “It’s AMAZING! It’s been the best experience I've had in my life, really well organised” - Morgan, Paris Explorers “I think it's an experience to meet people that you will remember for the rest of your life from other countries” – Fernanda, Madrid Scouts “It’s the BEST experience in my life” – Marcos, Madrid Explorers “It was a great way to meet new people and try new things and have freedom” – Elizabeth, Dubai Scouts “I loved it, I made so many new friends that I have kept in contact with after camp that I really enjoyed it. Also, I believe that it was a good experience to be away from parents for a long time” – Alex, Dubai Explorers “You’ll have fun, new experiences, meet new people & learn new sports like sailing” – Kumail, Dubai Explorers “It was a great experience and it was a pleasure to be able to meet with multiple internationally based scouts in one place while participating in fun activities” - Ethan, Doha Scouts “It’s really fun, a great experience in general, you meet people from everywhere which is something you get nowhere else” - Lieve, Paris Scouts These our the current opportunities, we are happy to hear from you if you have other ideas as well;
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