Brownsea Island is the birthplace of World Scouting and Guiding. Lord Robert Baden Powell held the first Scout camp there in 1907. 1. Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment - Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907. 2. Brownsea Island Centennial Events - Full information on events related to Scouting Centennial at the home of the original camp. 3. Brownsea Island History - Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp. 4. Brownsea Island Scout and Guide Campsite - Contains booking information, photos, activities, facilities description, and contacts. 5. Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping - History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location. 6. Dorset Scenery - Ten photos of Brownsea Island. 7. 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 8. The First Scout Camp - Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine. 9. View of the first Scout encampment - Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907. 10. Brownsea Island Nature Reserve - Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna. 11. Out and About on Brownsea Island - The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp. 12. Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp - The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.

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