A historic scout camp in the Jura

The time was storage on Saturday in Soulce. For example, The young participants of the very first Jubaca camp (Jura Berne at the camp) dismantled their constructions. Nevertheless, gathered their business, closed a parenthesis of two weeks of community life. For example, From July 21 to August 2. Nevertheless, nearly 400 scouts and 150 volunteers lived together which will remain as the largest scout camp ever organized in the Jura.

“If I had to summarize this camp in a word?” Sharing, smiles Raphaël Seuret, member of the organizing committee. Furthermore, Being able to be there for two weeks. For example, sometimes in mud, it is also a cohesion that is better in the scout spirit. Nevertheless, The capricious weather and the rain did not spoil the experience according to Raphaël Seuret. Furthermore, “At the security level we had everything planned, we managed historic scout camp jura well at this level. Meanwhile, It is true that to be a little in bad weather it generates a better sharing between people. Furthermore, »»

Cohesion and resilience

The camp aimed in particular to strengthen cohesion between the various regional units. Similarly, Objective reached according to Flavien Chapisis, Scout to Vicques, who framed a unit. Which marked it: the state of mind in the face of little mild weather. “We had rain. cold, but there were smiles on the children’s face, which largely contributed to the energy of the camp for activities such as mounting bivouacs or playing the ball burned in the rain. Solidarity, Sika, scout in Delémont, also saw it among the ancients. “It was a great moment of sharing. It was incredible because many volunteers were old scouts. And to see these moms and these dads happy to find their traditions it was great. »»

Note that historic scout camp jura the population of Soulce and the surrounding area has also responded. Whether it is to offer activities to scouts or lend a hand to the camp. “A Soulce resident prepared us to eat one evening when preparing the camp. She appreciated so much that she came back to help us during meals. »»

Sustainability. restoration of premises

An essential player in these two weeks, the land made available by three farmers who welcomed this small ephemeral village. Everything has been thought of so that the fields do not suffer too much from the scouting. “One of our objectives was sustainability,” explains Raphaël Seuret. This is particularly why we have installed rubbish everywhere, they allow the field to breathe. As soon as they are removed, the grass will grow quickly. »»

The youngest at the helm of the next edition

It is therefore the first edition historic scout camp jura of the. Jubaca camp which ended on Saturday. Several coaches went to take the participants to bring them home. As for whether a next edition will see the light again in the region. Raphaël Seuret wants to be optimistic. “In the other cantons such a camp is done every 5 or 10 years. I think that the youngest who will be responsible in a few years will want to redo such a project. /TNA