Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping - http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/outdoor/camping/brownsea/ History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location.
Status Code: 302 - Location: http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/#/camping/brownsea/
National Trust Property - Brownsea Island - http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/outdoor/camping/brownsea/ 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 shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage
Out and About on Brownsea Island - http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp.
Status Code: 301 - Location: http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/centres/article.ASP?sID=252#maincontent
Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp - http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
The First Scout Camp - http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine.
View of the first Scout encampment - http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.