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History of Agoonoree
The camp was founded to enable Scouts with
disabilities to enjoy a summer camp.
The first camp was an experimental affair held in the summer of 1947.
The following year a proper summer camp was held at Gilwell Park, and
the Scout Counties of Greater London have been holding Agoonoree camps
ever since. The camp is usually held at the end of July/beginning of
August.
The term Agoonoree was invented by Dutch Scouts and is derived from the
Greek word
“agoon” which means a meeting of friends. The
“oree” was taken from the scouting term jamboree to
make the resultant word sound “Scouty”.
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