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'''Youlbury Scout Activity Centre''' is one of a number of National [[Scout Activity Centre]]s in the | '''Youlbury Scout Activity Centre''' is one of a number of National [[Scout Activity Centre]]s in the United Kingdom and is the oldest permanent Scout campsite in the world (while [[Brownsea Island Scout camp|Brownsea Island]] was the site of the first campsite, it was a private island for many years after). | ||
The Centre, which is based near | The Centre, which is based near Oxford, is open to Scouts from around the world, and offers many activities as well as camping and accommodation in huts. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
The site was first used as a meeting place and camping field in [[1913]] when the site owner, [[Sir Arthur Evans]], had a cabin built for a local Scout Patrol. This building was demolished in the | The site was first used as a meeting place and camping field in [[1913]] when the site owner, [[Sir Arthur Evans]], had a cabin built for a local Scout Patrol. This building was demolished in the 1980s, but many other of the original buildings still stand. | ||
Since then, the site has been developed and expanded to accommodate large gatherings of Scouts, offering activities such as [[swimming]], [[archery]], | Since then, the site has been developed and expanded to accommodate large gatherings of Scouts, offering activities such as [[swimming]], [[archery]], shooting, [[climbing]], and more. | ||
===Milestones=== | === Milestones === | ||
* 1913 - the log cabin for the '''Scouts''' is built | * 1913 - the log cabin for the '''Scouts''' is built | ||
* [[1919]] - [[Gilwell Park]], a centre for [[Scoutmaster]] training is founded | * [[1919]] - [[Gilwell Park]], a centre for [[Scoutmaster]] training is founded | ||
* [[1925]] - [[Baden-Powell]] approaches the landowner to use '''Youlbury''' as another training centre | * [[1925]] - [[Baden-Powell]] approaches the landowner to use '''Youlbury''' as another training centre | ||
* [[1939]] - '''Gilwell Park''' is commandeered by the | * [[1939]] - '''Gilwell Park''' is commandeered by the Army, and the ''Scout Movement'' move their headquarters to '''Youlbury''' | ||
* [[1941]] - '''Sir Arthur Evans''' dies, leaving instructions that site be sold to the ''Scout Movement'' for a "reasonable price" | * [[1941]] - '''Sir Arthur Evans''' dies, leaving instructions that site be sold to the ''Scout Movement'' for a "reasonable price" | ||
* [[1946]] - Headquarters returns to '''Gilwell Park''' | * [[1946]] - Headquarters returns to '''Gilwell Park''' | ||
==Location== | == Location == | ||
[[image:Oxford_-_Oxfordshire_dot.png|right|thumb|Map of '''UK''' showing location of | [[image:Oxford_-_Oxfordshire_dot.png|right|thumb|Map of '''UK''' showing location of Oxford]] | ||
'''Youlbury''' is situated in a wooded area just north of [[Boars Hill]], about 5 miles west of '''Oxford'''. | '''Youlbury''' is situated in a wooded area just north of [[Boars Hill]], about 5 miles west of '''Oxford'''. | ||
==Facilities== | == Facilities == | ||
===Campsites=== | === Campsites === | ||
'''Youlbury''' has a large number of fields and sites spread around the woodland. | '''Youlbury''' has a large number of fields and sites spread around the woodland. | ||
Each camping area has designated fire circles, and have shared toilet and washing facilities. | Each camping area has designated fire circles, and have shared toilet and washing facilities. | ||
===Indoor accommodation=== | === Indoor accommodation === | ||
There are a number of buildings with varying facilities available on the site. This provides for the younger sections who require alternative indoor accommodation when camping, and also for training purposes. | There are a number of buildings with varying facilities available on the site. This provides for the younger sections who require alternative indoor accommodation when camping, and also for training purposes. | ||
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* '''''The Den''''' - has a kitchen, hall, and 18 beds. It also contains the museum | * '''''The Den''''' - has a kitchen, hall, and 18 beds. It also contains the museum | ||
==Activities== | == Activities == | ||
The site offers a number of activities on or near site, all properly supervised: | The site offers a number of activities on or near site, all properly supervised: | ||
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There is also the [[CuriOXity]] Science Centre in '''Oxford''', and a rural farm museum nearby. | There is also the [[CuriOXity]] Science Centre in '''Oxford''', and a rural farm museum nearby. | ||
==Staff== | == Staff == | ||
The site is overseen by a Chief Warden, who manages a small permanent staff who maintain the site and supervise the various activities. | The site is overseen by a Chief Warden, who manages a small permanent staff who maintain the site and supervise the various activities. | ||
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* Be over 16 years of age (no upper limits) | * Be over 16 years of age (no upper limits) | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[Baden-Powell House]] - hostel and conference center for Scouting | * [[Baden-Powell House]] - hostel and conference center for Scouting | ||
* [[Brownsea Island Scout camp]] - the birthplace of World Scouting | * [[Brownsea Island Scout camp]] - the birthplace of World Scouting | ||
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* [[The Scout Association]] - UK Scouting | * [[The Scout Association]] - UK Scouting | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.scouts.org.uk/nationalcentres/youlbury.html Official Website] | * [http://www.scouts.org.uk/nationalcentres/youlbury.html Official Website] | ||
* [http://www.youlbury.com/index.htm Old Website] | * [http://www.youlbury.com/index.htm Old Website] | ||
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