Svenska Scoutförbundet
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Svenska Scoutförbundet (SSF) (English: The Swedish Guide and Scout Association) founded in 1909, is Sweden
's largest Scouting
organization with 41,945 members (12 November 2007). The approach of Scouting is interreligious.
camp site located on the island of Vässarö (sometimes Vässarön or Wessarö) in the archipelago of Öregrund
. It is owned and run by the Stockholm
District of the Svenska Scoutförbundet.
Vässarö was long used for farming
but was bought in 1936 by sea captain
Ragnar Westin, who planned to use it for his retirement. But in 1942 his ship was torpedo
ed and he died. In his will
he stated that the island was to be donated to the Scout Group of Stockholm.
In 1956 the first confirmation camp for Boy Scouts was held. The first camp for Girl Guides was 1966.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
's largest Scouting
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organization with 41,945 members (12 November 2007). The approach of Scouting is interreligious.
Vässarö
Vässarö is a ScoutScouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
camp site located on the island of Vässarö (sometimes Vässarön or Wessarö) in the archipelago of Öregrund
Öregrund
Öregrund is a locality situated in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 1,555 inhabitants in 2010. It is located by the coast of the Baltic Sea. Öregrund is, despite its small population, for historical reasons often still referred to as a city.- History :The town was granted a royal...
. It is owned and run by the Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
District of the Svenska Scoutförbundet.
Vässarö was long used for farming
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
but was bought in 1936 by sea captain
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
Ragnar Westin, who planned to use it for his retirement. But in 1942 his ship was torpedo
Torpedo
The modern torpedo is a self-propelled missile weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with it or in proximity to it.The term torpedo was originally employed for...
ed and he died. In his will
Will (law)
A will or testament is a legal declaration by which a person, the testator, names one or more persons to manage his/her estate and provides for the transfer of his/her property at death...
he stated that the island was to be donated to the Scout Group of Stockholm.
In 1956 the first confirmation camp for Boy Scouts was held. The first camp for Girl Guides was 1966.