Hello, my name is George and I am a proud Explorer Scout based in Wyre District, West Lancashire!
In March 2018, I was lucky enough to be selected to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree. This website follows my adventures as I fundraise my way to the Jamboree!
So, the BSA or the Boy Scouts of America are America’s Scouting body and they are much more “traditional” than the UK Scout Association. By traditional, I’m referencing Baden Powell’s Scouting For Boys, which seems to be followed by the styles of activities that BSA Scouts do. Now, how do I know what kind of … Continue reading 74 Days till Jamboree – An Insight into the BSA
I’m very excited to go to Canada for HoHo and as this post is published, I’m away with Unit 48 on our Big City Experience and this weekend, we’ll be finding out where in Canada we’re going! I would really like to not go to a big Canadian city, this is because we will have … Continue reading 75 Days till Jamboree – Where Do I Want to Go for Hosted Hospitality?
Lord Robert Baden-Powell or BP was the Founder of Scouting. BP was born in Paddington, London on 22nd February 1857. He was the 8th of 10 children to the Reverend Baden-Powell, who was a professor at Oxford University. He joined the army and was promoted to Major-General at the age of 43 after the Seige … Continue reading 76 Days till Jamboree – Who was Robert Baden-Powell?
To have been selected for the 24th World Scout Jamboree is an amazing opportunity and I’m incredibly thankful for it, it hasn’t really sank in either! The Jamboree was allowed to me to experience things that I haven’t experienced before. Firstly, I’ve gained so much more confidence through the Jamboree which has allowed me to … Continue reading 78 Days till Jamboree – What Does the Jamboree Mean to Me?
