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Boy scouts in Parsberg celebrate 75 years with a big tent camp spectacle!
Scout Stamm Parsberg celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 15, 2025 with a colorful tent camp and a variety of activities.
Boy scouts in Parsberg celebrate 75 years with a big tent camp spectacle!
A very special anniversary was celebrated in Parsberg a few days ago: The scouts of the Parsberg tribe celebrated their 75th anniversary with a five-day camp under the motto “Around the world in five days”. This was reported by the Central Bavarian newspaper. In addition to around 220 participants made up of children and young people, the guests also included tribes from the Jura district - including Offenstetten, Saal and Teugn.
The camp program was varied and offered numerous games, adventures and community activities. The highlight was the traditional St. George's March, during which the participants had to complete tasks at various stations. Another important element was a visit to the local Scout Museum, which documents the history of the tribe and offers valuable insights into the Scout movement.
Tradition and community
The festive service on Pentecost Sunday in the Parsberg church was used by many to reflect on the central values of the scout movement - friendship, responsibility and tolerance. A sociable evening with live music and sketches from the clans rounded off the anniversary weekend. The campfire at the end was the perfect setting to share experiences and strengthen solidarity.
Another exciting day of the camp was Whit Monday, where workshops such as archery, ninja courses, scout knots, painting bottles, felting and making mosaics were on the program. The passion and commitment of the tribe's approximately 235 active members, which make it one of the largest youth clubs in the region, has remained unbroken for 75 years.
The roots of the scout movement
The Scout movement has its roots in the early 1900s and was founded by the English general Robert Baden-Powell. As early as 1907, he tested his concept of youth education with a group of 22 boys on the Channel island of Brownsea. This forms the basis of today's scouting, which unites more than 38 million children and young people in 216 countries worldwide. This tradition is also alive in Germany, where the movement was re-founded after 1945 George Knight explain on their website.
The Scout Museum, which documents the history of the Austrian Scouts, not only offers information about the local scene, but also about the internationally important Scout movement. The approximately 130 exhibits include materials from World Scout meetings and stories from Lord Baden-Powell himself. All staff are volunteers and the collection is supported by private donations and sponsors, as described on the website Scout Museum can be read.
The commitment of the volunteer members and the dedication to scouting continue to create cross-generational experiences that are formative for the participants. Whether at weekly group lessons or special events – values and community are the focus of scout work in Parsberg and beyond.