{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"330 young people from UK Scouts took part in Roverway 2024 along with over 5,000 Scouts and Guides from around Europe.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/5wyf2azn/roverway.jpg","width":7360,"height":4912,"altText":"A large group of Roverway participants all stand together outdoors in a campsite smiling for the camera, some are wearing neckers and have their hands up, cheering.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe UK Contingent was formed of 43 patrols \u2013 a group of eight young people representing a county or area of the UK. The patrols formed in 2023 and have been on a journey of preparation, getting to know each other, learning skills, and fundraising for the experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERoverway participants are aged between 16-22, spanning our Explorer Scout and Scout Network age ranges. The event had a focus on youth leadership, with each patrol leading their own experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn 22 July, we waved our participants off from several UK airports as they headed for Norway. For the first five days, our UK patrols explored a \u2018path\u2019 with patrols from several other countries. They camped and cooked together, sharing languages and cultures, while also exploring areas of Norway, including around Oslo, Trondheim and Kristiansand.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter this, all participants travelled through the beautiful Norwegian countryside by bus to reach the main camp near Stavanger. For the next part of the experience, the five-day programme included cultural and networking activities, outdoor skills, water activities, sustainability, and a day to explore the local city. An International Day gave all contingents the opportunity to showcase their country \u2013 Irn-Bru and biscuits went down well in the UK Contingent tent, while our Scottish participants led a ceilidh for nearly 200 young people.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/22njzutx/ceremony.jpg","width":3680,"height":2760,"altText":"A very large crowd of Scouts are gathered facing the Roverway stage which is placed in front of the lake while the sun is setting. The Scouts wearing uniform are stood with their hands in the air and cheering, while someone waves a Union Jack flag on a pole.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe International Service Team (IST) also supported with the event. 100 volunteers from UK Scouts worked in international teams to help build the site, lead activities, distribute food and keep things clean. They also learned skills, made friends and explored Norway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe closing campfire on 1 August marked the end of the event, but not the end of the journey. On their way home, the UK Contingent had a special day at Sola Beach to reflect on their experiences and share stories, before setting sail on an overnight ferry to Denmark. Participants had two days to explore the capital city, Copenhagen, before flying home on 5 August.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile we saw scenes of \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2024/august/responding-to-unrest-this-summer-why-scouts-choose-hope-not-hatred/\u0022 title=\u0022Responding to unrest\u0022\u003Eunrest and violence\u003C/a\u003E in the UK, our participants learned that they\u2019re part of a worldwide family of Scouts, and realised the role that Scouts can play in bringing communities together. We hope they\u2019ll all go on to lead future \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/\u0022 title=\u0022International events\u0022\u003Einternational events.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019d like to share the Roverway journey with your section, take a look at these ideas on our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=roverway\u0022 title=\u0022Roverway activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=roverway\u0022\u003EActivity Finder\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Roverway activities","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=roverway","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"27 August 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Find out about Moot 2025","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/international-events/16th-world-scout-moot/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Get involved with international events","url":"https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e7ae7fefd50b4fbd9452469fdc71dbc9","newWindow":true}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":81198,"nodeName":"UK Contingent makes waves in Norway","title":"UK Contingent makes waves in Norway","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/22njzutx/ceremony.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daf88c960809b0","caption":"Ceremony","type":"jpg","size":2453645,"width":3680,"height":2760,"altText":"A very large crowd of Scouts are gathered facing the Roverway stage which is placed in front of the lake while the sun is setting. 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