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Information: Brownsea Island is the birthplace of World Scouting and Guiding. Lord Robert Baden Powell held the first Scout camp there in 1907. This page was last updated on December 25th, 2008
Brownsea Island Sites:
Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping
History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/outdoor/camping/brownsea/
Brownsea Island Map
Topographical map. http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/dorset/Text/reserves/maps/brownsea.html
Out and About on Brownsea Island
The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp. http://www.guides.org.uk/outAbout/brownsea/default.asp
National Trust Property - Brownsea Island
A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast. Its Nature Reserve, managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is renowned for red squirrels, sika deer and a large population of wading birds in a shall http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea/
The First Scout Camp
Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine. http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/9909/d-wwas.html
Brownsea Island History
Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp. http://www.scoutingmilestones.freeserve.co.uk/brownsea.htm