Brownsea Island

Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment
Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-pix98.htm

Brownsea - B-P's Acron
Book published by Colin Walker about the history of the first scout camp.
http://www.scoutingradio.com/colinwalker.htm

Brownsea Island History
Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp.
http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk/brownsea.htm

Brownsea Island Nature Reserve
Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna.
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/dorset/reserves/brownsea.htm

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/

Dorset Scenery
Provides information and photos relating to Brownsea Island.
http://www.imagesofdorset.org.uk/Dorset/062/intro.htm

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
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea/

Out and About on Brownsea Island
The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp.
http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent

Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp
The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/history/brownsea.html

View of the first Scout encampment
Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-pix69.htm

The First Scout Camp
Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine. <small>(September 1, 1999)</small>
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/9909/d-wwas.html