The culmination of Cayman Scouts centenary of the movement came to a grand finale on Saturday.
In front of a huge crowd at the Savannah-Newlands playfield, the campfire was lit, signalling the beginning of a night of celebrations.
Scouts Jeamie Avila, Nicholas Langlois and Fitzroy Ramsey, right, light the fire signalling the opening of the celebrations. Photos: Jewel Levy |
As happy sounds of friendship filled the air, Scouts cheered as the fire roared to life.
Enhanced by the magic of the flames, young and old huddled closely as Scout counsellors led the group through a number of campfire songs.
The event provided an opportunity for young beavers, cubs, scouts and adults to showcase their creative ability in drama, skits, music, songs, storytelling and whatever talent they had.
The campfire is symbolic of the warmth and friendliness within the scout movement. It seeks to draw people closer together in an atmosphere of cheerfulness and happiness.
Winston Hayle, Executive Commissioner of the Scouts Association, said the celebrations were a significant one because the scouting moment was celebrating 100 years.
He also said the success of scouting in the Cayman Islands depended heavily on the support of family and friends.
The week began with a Founder’s Day church service
During the week Scouts were involved in activities such as ‘Bob-A-Job’, uniform day within the schools, community projects and a basketball competition.
The scouting movement was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 with boys aged 11 to 18. In later years the Girl Guides programme was started.
Today, scouting is said to be the largest youth movement worldwide.
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