Brownsea Island Scout and Guide Campsite
Contains booking information, photos, activities, facilities description, and contacts.
Dorset Scenery
Ten photos of Brownsea Island.
Out and About on Brownsea Island
The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp.
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 shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage
View of the first Scout encampment
Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment
Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping
History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location.
The First Scout Camp
Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine.
Brownsea Island History
Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp.
Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp
The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
Brownsea Island Nature Reserve
Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna.
Brownsea Island Centennial Events
Full information on events related to Scouting Centennial at the home of the original camp.
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