Our History
The Founder
Scouting began with Lord Robert Baden-Powell (B-P). After an adventurous life in the British Army, B-P ran an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in 1907 with 20 boys. They lived in tents, cooked their own food, and learned through games. This success led to the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, which remains one of the best-selling books of the 20th century.
Did you know?
The 1st of August 1907 is officially recognized as the date the global Scouting Movement was founded.
Scouting Reaches Our Shores (1908–1920)
Australia Joins the Journey
The movement spread rapidly across the globe, arriving in Australia and New Zealand in 1908. By 1920, the first World Scout Jamboree was held in London, where 33 national organizations gathered. It was here that Baden-Powell was proclaimed the World Chief Scout, and the World Scout Bureau was established to support the growing family.
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Our History
The Founder
Scouting was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. While he formulated his ideas over many years, Scouting acknowledges the 1st of August 1907 as the date when the Movement was founded.
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