The Norwegian Guide and Scout Association is an ideal organisation based on teaching children, youth and adults the fundamentals of responsibility taking, accepting challenges, new experiences and personal development. ”Learning by doing” and leader training are important elements of the movement. Other important elements are outdoor activities, friendship, practical knowledge and improved quality of life.

21.000 members are organised in over 650 local groups spread over 32 districts. The structure is divided into age-groups as follows:

Beavers: pre-school children
Cubs/Brownies: 7 – 10 years of age
Scouts/Guides in troop: 10 – 16 years of age
Rovers: 16 years or older

Activities
Scouting offers a wide spectre of activities, short trips and gatherings in the local community, and challenges such as rafting and climbing. Through activities in the outdoors our members gain knowledge about the nature and healthy views on environmental issues. Our training program takes into consideration the age and skill of each individual scout, thus giving each scout/guide the best opportunity to succeed.
The objectives of The Norwegian Guide and Scout Associations
The Guide and Scout Association shall help its members become independent and responsible human beings by:

• Offering a training program that emphasizes outdoor life, social commitment, international understanding and experience of the scouting ideals.
• Giving them responsibility and the feeling of being heard.
• Helping them develop a Christian faith.

Friendship across borders
The Norwegian Guide and Scout Association is a member of the two largest child and youth organizations in the world, WAGGGS and WOSM. These organizations have more than 30 million members combined worldwide. The Norwegian Guide and Scout Association are involved in development projects in Africa and Eastern Europe.
WAGGS: World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
WOSM: World Organization of the Scout Movement.

Campsites

Ingelsrud Scout Centre

Ingelsrud Scout Centre is well suited as a campsite for all types of camps during the summer and for weekend camps throughout the year. Ingelsrud today is the basis for different theme camps, standard camping, wilderness camps, camps with water activities and hiking camps.

Training Centre
Ingelsrud is an excellent location for courses and seminars. The course facilities are excellent for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Ingelsrud offers:
• arranged activities
• climbing wall
• smithy (black-smith)
• canoeing
• nature walks
• obstacle course
• compass and map reading
• raft building
• pioneering
• volleyball

• A caretaker lives at the Centre throughout the year
• A forest guard is available during the summer holidays to help with instruction etc.
• Assistance to order food and have it brought to the camp can be arranged
• Permanent facilities include toilets, swimming areas, garbage collection, a kiosk, a large stage with an amfitheatre capable of seating 20 000 spectators.

Questions?

For more information, rental costs and answers to any questions you may have, please contact:
Norges speiderforbund
Øvre Vollgt. 9, 0158 Oslo, Norway
Tel.: +47 22 86 20 20
Telefax: +47 22 86 20 50
e-mail: nsf@nsf.scout.no



Solstølen

Solstølen is situated in the beautiful Hardangervidda, 1000 meters above sea level. The terrain is as beautiful in summer as in winter and the lodge is an ideal starting point for trips further into the mountains. The terrain is well suited for educational purposes, there are a lot of nice spots for tenting or bivuak, and there are great fishing possibilities.

Facts about Solstølen
The lodge was built in 1927, and can house up to 17 persons. It’s heated by electricity and kerosene, and therefore suitable for use the whole year.

Questions?

For more information, rental costs and answers to any questions you may have, please contact:
Norges speiderforbund
Øvre Vollgt. 9, 0158 Oslo, Norway
Tel.: +47 22 86 20 20
Telefax: +47 22 86 20 50
E-mail: nsf@nsf.scout.no



Havbraatt

Havbraatt is NSFs ”Scout-ship.” It was built in 1997 by Ole Jacob Broch and Risør trebåtbyggeri. Havbraatt has no permanent port, but instead the ship circulates between troops. Havbraatt can be rented for day –and weekend trips, as well as for longer journeys. Normally Havbraatt comes “equipped” with a skipper that is familiar with the boat.

Facts:
Capacity: 12
Beds: 12
Season: May-September

Questions?

For more information, rental costs and answers to any questions you may have, please contact:
Norges speiderforbund
Øvre Vollgt. 9, 0158 Oslo, Norway
Tel.: +47 22 86 20 20
Telefax: +47 22 86 20 50
E-mail: nsf@nsf.scout.no



Tredalen

Tredalen is the ideal spot for sea-scouting and its location near the sea provides ample opportunities for other activities such as bathing and fishing. At Tredalen there’s three campsites; Squaw Field, Nordfolla and Piratsletta(the Pirate field,) capacity 60, 150, 200 persons in tents. Tredalen has been the property of NSF since 1950.

Facts:
Tentcapacity: 400
Beds: 20+10
Electric Heating
Water: well

Questions?

For more information, rental costs and answers to any questions you may have, please contact:
Norges speiderforbund
Øvre Vollgt. 9, 0158 Oslo, Norway
Tel.: +47 22 86 20 20
Telefax: +47 22 86 20 50
E-mail: nsf@nsf.scout.no



Sverveli

Sverveli is most likely the campsite with the proudest history among NSF’s campsites. It has been in NSF’s custody since 1939. The wild and beautiful nature that is Svervelis trademark gives room for many exciting scouting activities such as hiking and climbing. is Svervelis trademark.

Facts
Tentcapacity: limited
Beds: ca. 23
Heating: electricity
Water: well

Questions?

For more information, rental costs and answers to any questions you may have, please contact:
Norges speiderforbund
Øvre Vollgt. 9, 0158 Oslo, Norway
Tel.: +47 22 86 20 20
Telefax: +47 22 86 20 50
E-mail: nsf@nsf.scout.no