Scouts explain how the practice offers fundamental lessons for adult life Going far beyond camps, knots and bonfires, Scouting can be considered an educational movement, which for more than a century has sought to develop values such as leadership, responsibility, teamwork and respect for others. Present in several countries, scouting has become a symbol of outdoor activities and community projects that encourage autonomy and citizenship for children and young people. For Brazilian Scouting Day, celebrated this Sunday (June 14), g1 spoke with scouts from the Sorocaba region who say that the practice can help shape better citizens. 📲 Join the g1 Sorocaba and Jundiaí channel on WhatsApp According to the Cultural Center of the Scout Movement (CCME), the date is celebrated in Brazil as it marks the day on which sailors from England, between 1908 and 1910, created the "Center of Boys Scouts of Brazil", starting the movement in the country. Jangalcamp, a scout event, was held at Espaço de Eventos Monteiro Lobato in Sorocaba (SP) Pedro Bernardes/Disclosure In Sorocaba (SP), a scout event brought together more than 500 children for four days of activities in a club, between the 4th and 7th of June. READ ALSO: The biggest innovation, creativity and sustainability event in the interior of SP starts this Thursday; find out how to participate Péricles, dance class, Toy Story 5 and more: this weekend's attractions in the Sorocaba and Jundiaí regions World Cup 2026: see where to watch Brazil's games in the Sorocaba and Jundiaí regions To g1, the mother of a "little wolf" - a scout child - who was at the event told how the experience is important for child development and that being a scout goes beyond this phase, bringing important values into adult life. Bernardo Angarten Pereira, aged ten, participated in Jangalcamp, at Espaço de Eventos Monteiro Lobato. He and his parents have been part of the Ipanema scout group since 2023. "He (Bernardo) returned from the activity amazed, very happy and tired. The experiences he gained during this holiday are certainly lessons for life. This opportunity to spend four days with more than 550 children from various cities in the state and visitors from other states makes us very gratified", reported Barbara Angarten. Bernardo Angarten Pereira, in striped pants, participated in Jangalcamp in Sorocaba (SP) Barbara Angarten/Personal archive Bárbara has been part of the scout movement since 1996, even when she lived in her hometown, Indaiatuba (SP). It was in the world of scouting that he met Bernardo's father and says that the practice teaches you to live in a community, to respect others and even listen to your elders. "Scouting teaches us that, to win, I need the unity of my pack or patrol friends, and this makes a big difference when we become adults. Experiences and learning opportunities are very important for the formation of our character, the way we see our lives", highlighted the scout. According to the scout, the "wolf" branch addresses themes such as friendship, unity, environmental care and teamwork in a playful way. Bernardo Angarten Pereira, left, and a friend at Jangalcamp in Sorocaba (SP) Barbara Angarten/Personal archive Jangalcamp in Sorocaba The event in which Bernanardo participated brought together more than 500 children aged 6 to 11 to experience days of exploration. It is considered one of the largest scout meetings in the state and one of the largest in the country aimed at the “wolf cubs and cubs” age group. According to Rodrigo de Ramos Freitas, president director of Scouts of São Paulo, the main objective of the event, which also had visitors from Bahia, is to promote integration, stimulate curiosity and provide new experiences in a safe environment. "During the four days, participants went through modules that stimulate scientific knowledge, with activities on food chains, fossils and sustainability, artistic and sensory experiences in the inspiration module, with visual arts and music, stories and dreams in the fantasy module, which delves into the imaginary universe, with adventure challenges and a photographic safari carried out inside the Sorocaba Zoo. The young people also collected food for domestic animals that will later be sent to the 'Sorocaba Food Bank", he said. Jangalcamp, a scout event, brought together more than 500 'wolves and little wolves' in Sorocaba (SP) Pedro Bernardes/Disclosure More than 300 adults participated in the event to ensure the safety and fun of the wolves, including security guards and health professionals, such as doctors, nurses and nutritionists. "The meeting is very significant, firstly due to the interaction between young people and children from different places and secondly due to the activities themselves, which is a great proposal for immersion in a moment of personal development for each of the participants. Speaking as president, for us it is a huge source of pride", he added. Jociel Basso was one of the volunteer monitors at Jangalcamp, in Sorocaba (SP) Pedro Bernardes/Disclosure 'What I am today is thanks to the Scout Movement' g1 also spoke with Clara Toscano, a public relations professional and communications technician from Sorocaba who was a Girl Scout for 14 years, between 2010 and 2024. She became a Cub Scout at the age of six and left the group at 21, but emphasizes the importance of Scouting for her life. "Everything I learned in the Scout movement I take into life. The movement always brings this approach to the issue of leadership, spirituality, care for others, respect for our elders, understanding ourselves as a person belonging to a society, a social structure, working on national symbols such as the anthem, the flag, this respect for the country, so, everything is part of me, of who I am today, what I am today is thanks to the Scout Movement", he highlighted. Clara Toscano, public relations professional and communications technician, from Sorocaba (SP), who was a Girl Scout for 14 years Personal file Clara describes scout activities as actions that need to be done outdoors, always in contact with nature and with activities that seek to take children and young people away from the urban and technological environment. "The activities I liked most were camping activities, activities that challenged us, that got out of our routine (...) we had to set up a tent, prepare our own food or visit a waterfall at a campsite", he recalls. The former Girl Scout also mentions the curiosity in North American culture about Scouts selling cookies. According to her, despite being an activity often linked to scouts, it is not common in Brazil. When the action is carried out, it is with the aim of giving children experience in sales and socializing with people, raising funds for an institution. Clara's father, physical educator Jociel Antônio Fonte Basso, became a volunteer in the scout movement when Clara was little and remains in the group to this day, including being one of the monitors at Jangalcamp. "We teach young people how to take charge of their own development. We create experiences within scout groups so that they can develop themselves, within the family and in the community, in addition to, in a certain way, creating their character", points out Jociel. Scouts Clara Toscano and her father, Jociel Basso, from Sorocaba (SP) Clara Toscano/Personal archive Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Sorocaba and Jundiaí VIDEOS: watch TV TEM reports