Camp with Italian Scouts: Jumanji

From 19 to 31 July, nine young members of Plast — Ukrainian Scouting joined 18 Scouts from AGESCI for the “Jumanji” Summer Scout Camp in Pranolz, Italy, hosted by Gruppo Scout Sospirolo-Gron 1

For nearly two weeks we shared everyday Scout life. Every game, workshop, hike, camp duty, reflection, and campfire was experienced together. By the end of camp, saying goodbye brought tears to everyone’s eyes.

Together we explored the breathtaking Dolomites, hiked through stunning landscapes, and, after camp, our Italian friends even organized a farewell hike to a waterfall and a dinner where Scouts, leaders, and families gathered one last time.

Scouting became our common language. We learned to play Roverino, cook authentic Italian pasta and pizza over an open fire, and sing Italian Scout songs and prayers. In return, we introduced our friends to Ukrainian food!

One principle of the AGESCI Scout Law says that “A Scout is a friend to all and a brother or sister to every other Scout.” During these days, we truly experienced what those words mean. We didn’t feel like guests, we felt like family reunited after a long time apart.

Our heartfelt thanks to Arianna, Luca, Fausto, Elena, Don Alvise, and Don Yurii

Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible and reminded us that Scouting builds friendships that cross every border.

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With the support of AGESCI – Associazione Guide e Scouts Cattolici Italiani , AGESCI Veneto, AGESCI Belluno3, and Gruppo scout feltre1

Special thanks to our sponsors: Alpenplus Wear, Unifarco, and Centro Studi Montagna Sospirolese.