In 1907, Brownsea Island hosted the beginnings of a worldwide social movement. Boys from different social backgrounds participated from 1 August to 8 August 1907 in activities around camping, observation, woodcraft, chivalry, lifesaving and patriotism. Recognised as the world's first Scout camp, the event is regarded as the real origin of the worldwide Scout movement. Following this experimental camp, Baden-Powell published "Scouting for Boys". Small groups of girls, undaunted by the title, started 'Scout' activities too. Girls then 'gatecrashed' the first Boy Scout Rally at Crystal Palace, attracted the attention of Baden-Powell and asked him to offer 'something for girls too'. Thus the Girl Guide Association was formed in 1910, led by Baden-Powell's sister Agnes, and has gone from strength to strength since.
In 2010, Brownsea Island hosted the beginnings of an adventure for a little duck. Rowbarton Rangers took the Iceland Muddles Stampede team mascot, Peggy Bucket, with them on their day trip to the birthplace of scout and guiding as a practice for her stampede across Europe. Peggy captained a boat, took part in the Baden-Powell Challenge; building shelters, fires, seats and flagpoles - and somehow ended up in the cooking pot!! Luckily she was rescued, and in true centenary style she ended up featured in 100 photos. Such a hard life for a duck! She is now looking forward to her travels further afield.
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