August 1st: World Scout Day

In the August of 1907, Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell organised a camping trip for 22 young boys at Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. It was this single recreational camping adventure that led to the hugely successful scouting movement, a popular past-time for young people worldwide. 

Chief Scout Leader: Robert Baden-Powell

   August 1st is the annual World Scout Day which celebrates the organisation, praising it's educational and character-building activities and life-lessons. From tying knots to sports, the Scout movement allowed the youth to develop in social and in practical skills...and preached the Scout motto, to always be prepared!
   Baden-Powell transferred his skills of survival onto the young boys, with his experience gained throughout his time with the British army in Asia and Africa. This was positively received by many, and young boys were generally encouraged to join the Scouting tradition by parents. The Girl Guide or Girl Scout movement was founded in 1910 by Baden-Powell's younger sister, Agnes, who developed the parallel opportunity for young girls to learn similar skills. The Scouting movement still helps to expand the next generation's knowledge and practical skills for life, and their individual roles they will later undertake. 
   Do you agree that it is a necessary and valuable experience for young people? Or do you think it is outdated today?