The anniversary of the 1 August 1907 encampment at
Island, in Poole harbor, on the southern coast of England.
100th Anniv. Cake with map of Browsea Island
scale model of bell tent used at campout.
This is considered the first Scout campout, and laid the framework for Scouting as we know it.
There were many celebrations of this centennary all across the world.
Eagle Scout (now Venture Crew 583 member) cuts the cake, his sister assists.
Two previous Scoutmasters of Troop 683 and Venture Crew Advisor.
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