Historical Events tagged with "poole"
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Sports & Recreation
Foundation of the Scouting Movement
July 29th, 1907 117 years ago
Sir Robert Baden-Powell established the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, England. Running from August 1 to August 9, the camp was designed for a group of boys from different backgrounds. Baden-Powell organized activities like camping, scouting, and outdoor skills to foster teamwork, survival skills, and character building. This innovative camp is considered the launchpad for the global Scouting movement.
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