What is Brownsea? It is a unique and exciting hands on approach designed to teach youth leadership skills through the actual practice and use of Scout Skills. Skills most closely concentrated on are camping, cooking, hiking, nature study, pioneering, orienteering, and wilderness survival.

The course closely parallels the first Scout camp conducted by Lord Baden Powell in 1907. This program places special emphasis on Scout Skills, teaching and practice; the purpose of Scouting; and the role of the patrol method within the troop program. It is not done by classroom lecture, but rather by programs of skill, leadership exercise, and patrol competition. Scouts who complete the program will have a better idea of their own strengths and weaknesses for their personal leadership styles.

COURSE: Sunday, June 23, 2024 (12:00 Noon) through Saturday, June 29, 2024 at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA.

LEADERSHIP STAFF: A specially selected staff of junior leaders who have completed the course themselves and Scouters trained in the program will guide and direct the program. Mr. Kenneth Reardon, Brownsea Staff member for over 30 years, will serve as Brownsea Scoutmaster.

TROOP: The Brownsea Scouts will sleep in tents, prepare their own meals by the patrol method, and will be expected to live and act as First Class Scouts.

REQUIREMENTS: All scouts need to be First Class or above and have attended a one-week summer camp expereince. Ages should be between 13-16 years old. We are looking for those scouts that are the future leaders of their home troops.

PRE-TRAINING: Once accepted, the Scouts and parent/guardian will be required to attend a Brownsea meeting on June 9, 2024 from 2-5pm at New England Base Camp, Milton, MA. Specific questions will be answered at this meeting and a skill assessment of Scout needs will be given.

APPLICATION: Applications can be completed using the links below. The Scout will complete one and their Scoutmaster should complete one.

HEALTH FORM: A full health form is required from every attendee. Please use the link below to complete.

QUESTIONS: Contact Scoutmaster, Mr. Kenneth Reardon Jr., via email at KenReardon22@gmail.com.