CamJam 2011 (opens in a new tab)
Cambridgeshire's CamJam is just one of the many international camps taking place across the UK this summer. Wayne kicked off his UK visits by joining the 3,500 participants for the afternoon.
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UK Scouting
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the Network. Posts from UK leaders and The Scout Association bring a different flavor of the same movement, with plenty to borrow for any troop.
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UK Scouting posts from 2011
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We built this city (opens in a new tab)
One of the most popular zones at the World Scout Jamboree offers young people the chance to create their ideal town, and UK Scouts love it.
You mean they don't get paid to do this? (opens in a new tab)
Many first time visitors just struggle to get it, but Scouting relies almost entirely on its volunteers, and Jamborees are no exception as Wayne observes as he reflects on his visit to the World Scout Jamboree.
Bushcraft Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Backs to basics camping, water activities and tons of fun was on the agenda for UK Units as they headed off for 'Camp in camp.'
Sub camp life for UK Scouts - video (opens in a new tab)
Watch UK Scouts as they take part in sub camp activities and the Quest and Earth programme modules at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
World Scout Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
I've been meaning to write about a few things over the last few days, but haven't got round to it. However, if you're interested in the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden, please take a look at my Group's site where one of our Young Leaders is posting updates and pictures from the WSJ!
Sub camp life for UK Scouts - video (opens in a new tab)
Watch UK Scouts as they take part in sub camp activities and the Quest and Earth programme modules at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
A field of dreams (opens in a new tab)
UK Scouts are getting into the thick of fun and activities at the World Scout Jamboree.
Simply awesome (opens in a new tab)
From South Yorkshire at 8am until the IST sub camp at midnight, Wayne finally managed to catch up with 66 UK Units plus many of the support teams. The conclusion? Simply Scouting is simply awesome.
Famous faces win Birthday Badges (opens in a new tab)
The winners of Scout Birthday Badges for 2011 have been revealed.
Rafting through Sweden (opens in a new tab)
Improvised rafts for the lakes appearing around the Jamboree site were not the only rafts Wayne learnt about on Saturday.
Time to reflect (opens in a new tab)
After four days at the Jamboree for many it was time to reflect upon their journey and upon their experiences.
Food for thought (opens in a new tab)
A small corner of Sweden is offering UK Scouts a taste of home.
Famous last words (opens in a new tab)
The saying 'famous last words' came back to haunt Wayne yesterday as it rained persistently throughout Friday, but it didn't dampen a single spirit as activities got underway.
Scouts of the world (opens in a new tab)
Jamboree activities are now in full flow, as the participants begin to meet fellow Scouts from all over the globe.
Time for the real thing (opens in a new tab)
Wayne blogs from behind the scenes at the World Scout Jamboree.
Bear Grylls at the Jamboree - video (opens in a new tab)
Watch the UK Chief Scout drop in on the World Scout Jamboree.
'Amazing sight' greets UK Units (opens in a new tab)
The entire UK Contingent has safely arrived at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree.
Viking staging post (opens in a new tab)
Wayne was lucky enough to spend Tuesday with the UK contingent in Copenhagen as they explored the city, got know each other and prepared for the experience of a lifetime at the World Scout Jamboree across the border in Sweden
Danish delight for Jamboree Units (opens in a new tab)
Copenhagen has been awash with UK Units gearing up for the experience of a lifetime.
Busy, Busy, Busy! (opens in a new tab)
Although if you've been looking here recently, you wouldn't have thought so! The last couple of weeks have had me smoothing a lot of ruffled feathers in the Group and sorting a big problem out due to some 'misunderstandings' with another party.
Supporting Growth - an update (opens in a new tab)
Many of the comments about Wayne's blog last week have focused on Explorer Scouts in Groups, but Wayne explains why he thinks this is too simplistic a view.
Supporting Growth - a sequel (opens in a new tab)
Many of the comments about Wayne's blog last week have focused on Explorer Scouts in Groups, but Wayne explains why he thinks this is too simplistic a view�
Driving this? Crazy (opens in a new tab)
Three UK leaders are gearing up for an incredible four-wheel adventure at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree by driving there and back in a black taxicab.
Jamboree trucks head for Sweden (opens in a new tab)
Trucks full of equipment and teams of volunteers are beginning to make their way to Sweden
Supporting growth (opens in a new tab)
Wayne kicked off a weekend focusing on learning lessons from analysing the census and other feedback, with a visit to Northallerton for North Yorkshire's Annual General Meeting…
UK Digital champion to speak at Annual Reception (opens in a new tab)
Martha Lane Fox will be the guest speaker at a reception for The Scout Association's supporters and benefactors this autumn
Privileged Scouting
I am sure you will answer "No I treat all our scout equally" and to that I say "Bollocks", Privilege treatment occours at every level of scouting.
Network members are MAD as hatters (opens in a new tab)
Over 200 Network members flocked to Kingston Ridge Campsite in Essex last weekend for a circus-themed MAD weekend.
Scouting at all hours (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week has taken him across the South East and West Midlands to events big and small and an interesting discussion on developing Scouting in deprived areas amongst others...
All night long (opens in a new tab)
Could you do a full 24 hours of adventurous activities? Over 3,500 Explorer Scouts came to Gilwell Park last weekend to do just that at Gilwell 24.
Get closer to exciting activities (opens in a new tab)
A new website has been launched for The Scout Association's Scout Activity Centres.
Scottish Scouts in parliament procession (opens in a new tab)
A group of Scouts from across Scotland enjoyed a special moment recently when they took part in a ceremony to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament.
Scouting volunteers take Pride (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 40 Members of Scouting attended the annual Pride event in London to promote equality and diversity.
Joining in at Sun Run (opens in a new tab)
Wayne took advantage of a free Saturday afternoon to invite himself to Sun Run 2011 and to make the most of his first visit to Gloucestershire to catch up with the CC...
Group Annual General Meeting (opens in a new tab)
Friday saw my group's Annual General Meeting. This is where everyone connected with the Group gets to see what each section has been up to over the last year and also to do the 'formal' stuff, approve the year's accounts and elect the members of the Group's Executive.
Beaver 'Camp' (opens in a new tab)
Last weekend I went to camp for my first full weekend with our Beavers. I've visited them while at camp before, but never stayed for the whole time. Now I have to mention here that I wasn't in 'full Leader' mode as such while we were there, as Carol and Rachael (wife & daughter) were there…
A week of centuries (opens in a new tab)
This week saw Wayne celebrating centenaries with the 3rd Ware Group, Bailiwick of Guernsey and Hertfordshire County, as well as finding time to catch up with six of his team and reading The Times editorial with interest.
Bear Force One in Avon (opens in a new tab)
Then suddenly there would seem to be a problem, there is a mix up with dates Bear in the Air is not the last weekend but the first weekend in May - errr Oh SH*T
Scouts Question Time gets young people and politicians talking (opens in a new tab)
Over 80 Scouts got the opportunity to grill a senior MP and member of the Shadow Cabinet at the first ever Scouts Question Time.
Beavers and Cubs have a splish-splash time at Fundays (opens in a new tab)
Around 5,6000 young people turned up at Gilwell Park last weekend for our annual Beaver and Cub Fundays
Scouting commended in government report (opens in a new tab)
The education select committee published its findings on services for young people on Thursday. The committee gathered evidence from a range of national and local organisations that work with young people.
Obstacle courses (opens in a new tab)
In another busy weekend the inflatable obstacle course was not the only obstacle Wayne learnt about at the Gilwell Fundays
Five before 40
Following from my post back in Feb about the 6 people you would have for dinner I thought I would try a 5 movies everyone should have seen by they time their 40.
A Guide to Becoming a Scout Leader (opens in a new tab)
I was flicking through my Google Analytics stats when I came across one interesting keywood search that came to this blog. The keyword was: a guide to becoming a scout leader This intrigued me, so the first thing I did was go and Google the keyword myself.
Nominations revealed for Scout Birthday Badges (opens in a new tab)
The search has begun for this year's recipients of Scout Birthday Badges. The accolades, presented to public figures who have achieved something across a range of activities, are to be given out on 1 August, Scouting's unofficial birthday.
Twitter (opens in a new tab)
This week I've participated in two different uses of Twitter . First of all I was blamed by Scouter Jeff for his recent higher than normal tea consumption! My English influence reaching all the way to California apparently! This then descended into national stereotypes of me preferring tea and more of my American friends preferring coffee…
Getting our message to key influencers (opens in a new tab)
There is no such thing as a free lunch, or indeed even a sandwich, as Wayne joined over 150 members to take over Westminster to celebrate Volunteers Week and enjoy the annual Speakers Reception.
Coming Up for Air
It is often said by bloggers that I just did not have the time to post. That was not my problem I was living my scouting life and gathering information to be able to come back and tell you all about it.
Bigging up the Movement (opens in a new tab)
Wayne highlights some benefits of a listening ear, and shares his thoughts on wwhy we should be "bigging up" the Movement.