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{{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = | name = Kandersteg International Scout Centre | location = Kandersteg | country = Switzerland | f-date = [[1923]] | founder = [[Walter von Bonstetten]] | owner = The KISC Association}} | |||
'''Kandersteg International Scout Centre''' (KISC) is an international Scout centre in Kandersteg, Switzerland and is the only world centre of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM). | |||
{{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = | The Centre, which occupies 17 hectares of land, is open to Scouts all year round, as well as to non-Scouts for most of the year. More than 10,000 young people from over 40 different countries visit the Centre each year, ensuring a unique international atmosphere. | ||
'''Kandersteg International Scout Centre''' (KISC) is an international | |||
The Centre, which occupies 17 | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Scouting was founded in [[1907]] and in the first 15 years it grew very rapidly. Quite soon there were Scouts in many different counties all over the world. | |||
At the first World Scout Jamboree in London in [[1920]], [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Lord Baden-Powell]] saw that it was a great success. He had seen the atmosphere and the impact created by bringing so many young people together and he wanted Scouts from around the world to be able to have a similar experience at any time. So he expressed his wish of a permanent international meeting place where Scouts from all over the world could come and meet together. | At the first World Scout Jamboree in London in [[1920]], [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Lord Baden-Powell]] saw that it was a great success. He had seen the atmosphere and the impact created by bringing so many young people together and he wanted Scouts from around the world to be able to have a similar experience at any time. So he expressed his wish of a permanent international meeting place where Scouts from all over the world could come and meet together. | ||
In [[1921]] the Chief Scout of Switzerland, [[Walter von Bonstetten]], was visiting Kandersteg on holiday where he found an old empty chalet. It had been built in [[1908]], when the Lötschberg railway tunnel was under construction to house the workers. In [[1913]] when the tunnel had been finished it was left by the railway company. | In [[1921]] the Chief Scout of Switzerland, [[Walter von Bonstetten]], was visiting Kandersteg on holiday where he found an old empty chalet. It had been built in [[1908]], when the Lötschberg railway tunnel was under construction to house the workers. In [[1913]] when the tunnel had been finished it was left by the railway company. | ||
Von Bonstetten felt that this location could be the meeting place that Baden-Powell had dreamed about. He wrote to him to let him know what he had found. The response was positive and in February [[1923]] the "Scouts International Home" Association was set up; on [[12 April]] 1923 the chalet and some land was bought and the Centre came into existence. It cost | Von Bonstetten felt that this location could be the meeting place that Baden-Powell had dreamed about. He wrote to him to let him know what he had found. The response was positive and in February [[1923]] the "Scouts International Home" Association was set up; on [[12 April]] 1923 the chalet and some land was bought and the Centre came into existence. It cost SFr 15,100.- | ||
=== Milestones === | === Milestones === | ||
[[ | * [[1923]] - the Centre is founded | ||
* [[1927]] - the first national room is created, the Dutch Room | * [[1927]] - the first national room is created, the Dutch Room | ||
* [[1929]] - most of the [[campsite]] is bought | * [[1929]] - most of the [[campsite]] is bought | ||
* [[1930]] - BP visits to see what progress is being made | * [[1930]] - BP visits to see what progress is being made | ||
* [[1931]] - the 1st [[World Scout Moot]] sees 2,500 Rover Scouts gather in Kandersteg | * [[1931]] - the 1st [[World Scout Moot]] sees 2,500 Rover Scouts gather in Kandersteg | ||
* During the | * During the war, the Centre is used to house French soldiers interned for the war | ||
* [[1949]] - Walter von Bonstetten dies | * [[1949]] - Walter von Bonstetten dies | ||
* [[1953]] - the 5th World Scout Moot sees over 4,000 Rovers in Kandersteg | * [[1953]] - the 5th World Scout Moot sees over 4,000 Rovers in Kandersteg | ||
* | * 1950s - more property is bought including the woods by the river Kander and the Centre begins to open in the winter as well | ||
* [[1973]] - Kurt Metz is appointed as the first full time | * [[1973]] - Kurt Metz is appointed as the first full time Director, thanks to the generous support of Kenneth Macintosh | ||
* [[1977]] - the Centre is renamed to its current name, Kandersteg International Scout Centre | * [[1977]] - the Centre is renamed to its current name, Kandersteg International Scout Centre | ||
* [[1979]] - Camp Kristall takes place, one of those that replaces the cancelled [[World Scout Jamboree]] | * [[1979]] - Camp Kristall takes place, one of those that replaces the cancelled [[World Scout Jamboree]] | ||
* | * 1980s - new campsites are created, together with extra toilet facilities and the Centre goes through a difficult time financially | ||
* [[1992]] - the 9th World Scout Moot brings nearly 2,000 people from over 50 countries; shortly after it ends, Aidan Jones is appointed Director | * [[1992]] - the 9th World Scout Moot brings nearly 2,000 people from over 50 countries; shortly after it ends, Aidan Jones is appointed Director | ||
* [[1994]] - the "International Scout Centre Foundation, Kandersteg" is established | * [[1994]] - the "International Scout Centre Foundation, Kandersteg" is established | ||
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== Location == | == Location == | ||
Situated on the main railway line from | {{Coords|46.483334|7.666667}} | ||
The small, traditional Swiss village of Kandersteg is situated at 1,200 metres above sea level, 65 kilometres south of Bern. It is easily reached by road and rail and provides an excellent base for sightseeing or exploring the Alps. | |||
Situated on the main railway line from Benelux/Scandinavia/Germany to Italy, Kandersteg is very well served by fast trains. During the high seasons, a regular bus runs from the local railway station to the Centre. | |||
The Centre is at the southern end of village. | The Centre is at the southern end of village. | ||
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== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
[[Image:Kisc Chalet.jpg|left|thumb|550px|Kandersteg International Scout Centre]] | [[Image:Kisc Chalet.jpg|left|thumb|550px|Kandersteg International Scout Centre]] | ||
=== Chalet === | === Chalet === | ||
The central part of the Centre is the Chalet which consists of 2 parts, the old and new. It is in this building that the Centres reception and offices are based as well as various facilities for guests. | The central part of the Centre is the Chalet which consists of 2 parts, the old and new. It is in this building that the Centres reception and offices are based as well as various facilities for guests. | ||
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=== Ueschinen Hut === | === Ueschinen Hut === | ||
It is situated in the Ueschinen Valley, at a height of 1,890 meters, and about 2-3 hours walk away from the Centre. It is usually open from May to October. During the summer it is used mainly as a base for climbing and hiking activities, but it may be used by groups during the year, provided that the weather allows it. The Hut is actually half of a cowshed so sometimes it's a bit noisy at night. | It is situated in the Ueschinen Valley, at a height of 1,890 meters, and about 2-3 hours walk away from the Centre. It is usually open from May to October. During the summer it is used mainly as a base for climbing and hiking activities, but it may be used by groups during the year, provided that the weather allows it. The Hut is actually half of a cowshed so sometimes it's a bit noisy at night. | ||
It can sleep max. 30 people and has a fully equipped kitchen with wood stove, a general living and eating room and a very special toilet – there is no electricity and no shower. | It can sleep max. 30 people and has a fully equipped kitchen with wood stove, a general living and eating room and a very special toilet – there is no electricity and no shower. | ||
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=== Summer === | === Summer === | ||
They offer, within the three themes, a fixed weekly in-camp programme including International [[Campfire]], [[Pioneering]] competition and [[Barbecue]], as well as a wide range of daily activities such as trails, nature workshops, [[hiking]], [[Climbing|rock climbing]], [[Arts and crafts|crafts]], | They offer, within the three themes, a fixed weekly in-camp programme including International [[Campfire]], [[Pioneering]] competition and [[Barbecue]], as well as a wide range of daily activities such as trails, nature workshops, [[hiking]], [[Climbing|rock climbing]], [[Arts and crafts|crafts]], mountain biking, paragliding, river rafting and trips to various parts of Switzerland. | ||
=== Winter === | === Winter === | ||
The programme offers a range of alpine snow activities such as | The programme offers a range of alpine snow activities such as downhill or cross country skiing and snowboarding. There are also a variety of other activities in and around Kandersteg, like [[Sledding|sledging]], curling, [[skating]], snow shoeing and [[caving]]. | ||
=== Year round === | === Year round === | ||
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== Staff == | == Staff == | ||
A full time Director, assisted by an international team of volunteer staff staying from three months to several years, is responsible for the Centre throughout the year. Volunteer staff are recruited in various numbers according to the time of year to assist with the running of the Centre's facilities and the programme offered. | A full time Director, assisted by an international team of volunteer staff staying from three months to several years, is responsible for the Centre throughout the year. Volunteer staff are recruited in various numbers according to the time of year to assist with the running of the Centre's facilities and the programme offered. | ||
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There are three conditions that must be met in order to be accepted on Staff. | There are three conditions that must be met in order to be accepted on Staff. | ||
# Be over 18 years of age on the day you start work. | # Be over 18 years of age on the day you start work. | ||
# Be able to communicate in | # Be able to communicate in English. | ||
# Be a member of WOSM or [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts|WAGGGS]] | # Be a member of WOSM or [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts|WAGGGS]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.kandersteg.ch/ The Village of Kandersteg] | * [http://www.kandersteg.ch/ The Village of Kandersteg] | ||
{{World Centres}} | |||
[[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement|Kandersteg]] | [[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement|Kandersteg]] | ||
[[Category:Scout campsites]] | [[Category:Scout and Guide campsites in Switzerland]] | ||
[[Category:Scout and Guide World Centres]] | |||
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