Overview
The BSP grounds were developed to host the 10th World Jamboree of the Boy Scouts. Situated at the foothill of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, the site continues to be an ideal site for trekking, camping, and the enjoyment of nature.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) is the national Scout organization of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbibe in the youth the love of God, country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute in nation-building.
The BSP was chartered under Commonwealth of the Philippines Act No. 111 on October 31, 1936. Its predecessor was the Philippine Council chartered by the Boy Scouts of America in 1923 through the work of American, Chinese, and Filipino businessmen and interest groups.
Scouting in the Philippines became official in 1923 with the establishment of the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Philippines became an independent Scouting nation in 1938, with the handover of assets and duties of the BSA Philippine Council to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. In 1940, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was founded. In 1959, the 10th World Scout Jamboree was held in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna, the first world Scout jamboree held in Asia.
History
The history of Scouting in the Philippines can be traced back to the American occupation of the islands. The earliest documented formation of a Scout troop in the islands was that of the Lorillard Spencer Troop of Zamboanga formed in 1914 by a United States Navy Lieutenant named Sherman Kiser.
Sherman Kiser was initially assigned to escort American charity worker Caroline Spencer in Sulu. Mrs Spencer saw how Filipino boys could benefit from Scouting and discussed her ideas with Kiser. This suggestion was natural for Mrs. Spencer as her son, Lorillard Spencer, was quite active in Scouting in the United States, hence the name of the troop. Kiser was reassigned to Zamboanga, but he followed through with Mrs. Spencer's suggestion and formed a Scout troop composed of young Muslim boys. Upon learning about the formation of a new troop, Mrs. Spencer sent monetary support to purchase uniforms and construct a headquarters.
Location
Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna.
Accommodation
- El Cielito Inn Sta Rosa
Location : Sta Rosa Tagaytay Road, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
- Paseo Premiere Hotel
Location : Sta. Rosa Business Park, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
- The Green Glass Boutique Hotel
Location : Crossing Calamba City, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
- Tahanan Ni Aling Meding Hotel
Location : Dagatan Boulevard, Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines
- Rockpoint Hotspring Resort Hotel & Spa
Location : Maria Makiling Hot Springs Village, Purok Uno, Brgy Pansol Calamba City, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines 4017
How to get here
From Manila, drive along the South Luzon Expressway, then exit to Calamba.
Drive to UP Los Baños; you will pass by the Faculty Village and Kanluran Drive. Take the way going to Jamboree Site. On your right side is the road to the National Art Center and on the left side is the entrance to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Camp.