History of Agoonoree

The camp was originally 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”.