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Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907. http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-pix98.htm

Brownsea - B-P's Acron Book published by Colin Walker about the history of the first scout camp. http://www.scoutingradio.com/colinwalker.htm

Brownsea Island History Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp. http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk/brownsea.htm

Brownsea Island Nature Reserve Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna. http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/dorset/reserves/brownsea.htm

Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/outdoor/camping/brownsea/

Dorset Scenery Provides information and photos relating to Brownsea Island. http://www.imagesofdorset.org.uk/Dorset/062/intro.htm

National Trust Property - Brownsea Island A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast. Its Nature Reserve, managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is renowned for red squirrels, sika deer and a large population of wading birds in a shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea/

Out and About on Brownsea Island The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp. http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.252/qx/new/centres/article.asp#maincontent

Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp. http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/history/brownsea.html

View of the first Scout encampment Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907. http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-pix69.htm

The First Scout Camp Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine. (September 1, 1999) http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/9909/d-wwas.html