Hei hei Rovers! This is Roverposten, the official newspaper for Roverway 2024. We are with you during Paths, Main Camp, and even after Roverway – to feed into the post-camp melancholy.
Throughout Roverway, you can count on us to provide you with fun articles on different activities taking place and interesting individuals that are far beyond Ordinary. Our goal is to serve as a collection of your own favourite Roverway moments, but also to give you insights into what other participants did. We want to make sure you make the most of the Roverway and get the total experience!
If you have fun stories or thoughts to share, we would love to hear from you and include them into Roverposten. Follow this link to share your input. Let’s be NORTH of the Ordinary together!
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Roverway Testimonials: What Guides & Scouts Learned and Took Home
Read Full Article: Roverway Testimonials: What Guides & Scouts Learned and Took HomeRoverway was an amazing opportunity to get to know Rovers from all over the planet. One month after the end of Roverway we are looking back at the role Roverway played in different Guide and Scouts’ lives. We asked three people about their story, each representing a different position in this camp.
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The Art of Empowerment
Read Full Article: The Art of EmpowermentYoung people (especially Guides and Scouts) have a lot of potential to accomplish something extraordinary (or should we say: NORTH of the Ordinary?). Youth can empower themselves and one another, but they also need to be given the trust, space and guidance from outside to reach their potential. But what is empowerment?
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Roverway Memories: A Love Story
Read Full Article: Roverway Memories: A Love StorySince the first Roverway took place in 2003, and this Roverway in Norway is already the 7th edition, many friendships and even romances have developed over the years. It is quite likely that a number of couples found their origin within Roverway along the way. Having one of them present with their two children this year still is unique. Read about Olivia and Stefan, and their story that goes back to Roverway 2016 in France!
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United ‘round the campfire… one last time!
Read Full Article: United ‘round the campfire… one last time!After six extraordinary days together at the main camp (and 11 in total) it is time to say goodbye. Roverway 2024 in Norway has come to an end, but all the bonds we forged because of it will remain for a lifetime!
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Main Camp Highlights: Five Days of Fun and Adventure
Read Full Article: Main Camp Highlights: Five Days of Fun and AdventureOver the past five days of the main camp, there were many activities available. Divided in seven categories, every participant could experience them all: cultural activities, networking activities, outdoor skills, water activities, sustainability, free time (side programme), and Stavanger activities. We asked participants what their favorite activity was, and why.
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Unwrapping World Scout Scarf Day
Read Full Article: Unwrapping World Scout Scarf DayThe first of August marks World Scout Scarf Day, but do you know why? It all traces back to the world’s first Scout camp held at Brownsea Island on 1 August 1907 in England. Lord Robert Baden-Powell along with his friend organised a camp for 20 boys on the island. This historic day is now celebrated as World Scout Scarf Day.
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The Plaza: Rover Experiences on Food, Music and Activities
Read Full Article: The Plaza: Rover Experiences on Food, Music and ActivitiesIt doesn’t really matter what time a day you arrive at the Plaza, from morning till 22:00 you can find all sorts of activities over there.
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Come read a Human Book at the Human Library event!
Read Full Article: Come read a Human Book at the Human Library event!Human Library is an event during which you meet interesting individuals, who present their life or story as if it was a book. These can be people from different vulnerable or underrepresented social groups. You can then ask any questions you might have about their “title”. We had a chance to meet one of the “books”, Gesa.
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The Norwegian Guide and Scout Shop: Souvenirs and Useful Equipment
Read Full Article: The Norwegian Guide and Scout Shop: Souvenirs and Useful EquipmentMost of the Rovers and IST have been able to make it to the Norwegian Guide and Scout Shop, where you can find a broad range of products. Of course there is the NORTH of the Ordinary Roverway merchandise, like the hoodies, jumpers and T-shirts, but also items you need to make it through the camp.
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VIP Guests : Exclusive Interview with Chief Guide and Deputy Chief Guide of Girlguiding UK
Read Full Article: VIP Guests : Exclusive Interview with Chief Guide and Deputy Chief Guide of Girlguiding UKOur Roverway reporter Zoe Bott sat down for an exclusive interview with the two highest ranking volunteers in Girlguiding UK, Chief Guide Tracey Foster and Deputy Chief Guide Sally Kettle to discuss their Roverway experience.