The Scout Association of Belize

Plans are underway for the “12^th Reunion of the 1^st Gilwell Park Scout Group”, Camp Oakley is the venue and September 4 & 5 are the days designated for this unique celebration traditionally held during the first weekend of September.

Reunion 2010 will once again be unique since we are planning to initiate new members into the Gilwell Group and what an opportunity this will be to meet old friends and make new ones.  The Reunion will also serve as a means to be updated in what is new in training and for the first time use the opportunity to appoint members to the National Capacity Building Team.

WHAT TO BRING:  As is tradition, Gilwell members are asked to bring along an exhibition to be mounted in the open grounds at Camp Oakley.  This exhibition should include photos, knots display, badges display, scarves display, woggles display or any other items you may want to show off.  Everyone is asked to bring along giveaways no matter how small.  Also bring along any type of drink or snack you would like to share.

PROGRAM:  The exhibition will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  During the free period that follows, Gilwell members will prepare for the evening dinner, which will include a three-course meal specially prepared by Trainers and Assistant Leader Trainers.  Plans include attending church service in Burrell Boom on Sunday morning.

WOOD BADGE AWARDS:  Leaders who qualify for the Wood Badge Award will be notified before the event either by letter or telephone call.

TRANSPORTATION:  Each individual is responsible for his/her own transportation and should make every effort to arrive at Camp Oakley by 9:00 am on Saturday 4.  Participants can depart anytime after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Cost:  Each member is being asked to make a contribution of $25.00 to help defray the cost of the program materials and meals.

UNIFORM:  Class A and Class B uniforms will be worn during the weekend, so be sure to bring both.

Please pass this information to those who, whilst perhaps no longer fully active in the Movement, would enjoy the opportunity to return to a Gilwell Reunion.  You are asked to confirm your participation by Wednesday September 1 at 5:00 p.m. by calling or emailing the Scout Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Scout Association is coordinating for the nineteenth year the “National Coastal and Riverways Cleanup.”  This is in connection with the “International Coastal Cleanup” organized by Ocean Conservancy (OC) based in Washington, DC.  The campaign aims to create awareness of the importance of the preservation and conservation of our coastline and Riverways.

The Scout Association is coordinating for the nineteenth year the “National Coastal and Riverways Cleanup.”  This is in connection with the “International Coastal Cleanup” organized by Ocean Conservancy (OC) based in Washington, DC.  The campaign aims to create awareness of the importance of the preservation and conservation of our coastline and Riverways.