Scouting started in 1907 with an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in the UK for 20 boys from a wide variety of social backgrounds. Now there are 28 million Scouts worldwide in 216 countries and territories.

Today, Scouting is a million times bigger than when it first started. It involves girls and boys, men and women from every race, religion and culture and nearly every country in the world.

The single theme for all events and activities for the Centenary of Scouting and the 21st World Scout Jamboree is :

2007: One World One Promise.

The 2007 World Scout Task Force, composed of representatives of World Scouting and of Scouting 2007, is leading the planning to realise this vision and help Scouts around the world make the 100th Anniversary objectives listed below a reality:

• To celebrate 100 years of Scouting
• To demonstrate the unity of World Scouting
• To improve and promote the quality of Scouting
• To promote peace
• To demonstrate the unique value of Scouting
• To provide enjoyable and beneficial experiences
• To demonstrate a commitment to nature and the environment
• To show concern for all communities

In 2007 Scouting celebrates its Centenary and thousands of activities by millions of Scouts will help to change the world for good.

Ingleborough District is planning special events and PR projects and encouraging Groups to do the same.

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