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The first Scout Camp opened on the 1st August, [[1907]] by the Movement's Founder [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. At 8am, he blew a kudu horn to gather round the boys that were on the island for that camp. | The first Scout Camp opened on the 1st August, [[1907]] by the Movement's Founder [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. At 8am, he blew a kudu horn to gather round the boys that were on the island for that camp. | ||
Exactly one hundred years later, every member of Scouting will be encouraged to take part in an event to commemorate this. Every member of the Scout association worldwide should renew their promise at 8am local time; and every Scout troop is expected to organise a "good turn" in aid of their local communities. Additionally, at 8am [[BST]], Scouts internationally are able to use the | Exactly one hundred years later, every member of Scouting will be encouraged to take part in an event to commemorate this. Every member of the Scout association worldwide should renew their promise at 8am local time; and every Scout troop is expected to organise a "good turn" in aid of their local communities. Additionally, at 8am [[BST]], Scouts internationally are able to use the Internet to celebrate and communicate with Scouts who are on Brownsea Island as part of the World Scout Jamboree. | ||
Many Scout groups plan to turn the event into a day long celebration - in particular many are going the coastline in order to renew their promise. | Many Scout groups plan to turn the event into a day long celebration - in particular many are going the coastline in order to renew their promise. | ||