The Scouts and Guides Summer Camp 2026 was successfully organized by the South West Garo Hills District Association from 24th to 26th September 2026 at St. Dominic Savio Higher Secondary School, Garobadha, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The three-day camp brought together 286 participants from 12 schools under the District School Education Department of South West Garo Hills. The participants comprised 89 Scouts, 171 Guides, 13 Service Members, and 13 Staff Members.
The camp was conducted under the leadership of Shri Pular D. Shira, District Secretary, with the support of Shri Debar A. Sangma, District Organizing Commissioner, and Shri Victor Derama T. Sangma, District Training Commissioner.
On the first day of the camp, Fr. Punit Kumar Lakra, Principal of St. Dominic Savio Higher Secondary School, Garobadha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He encouraged the participants to uphold the values of discipline, service, teamwork, and leadership.
A major highlight of the camp was the Grand Campfire, graced by Shri K. R. Marak, former District Secretary of Meghalaya Bharat Scouts & Guides and Principal of Ampati Government Higher Secondary School, as the Chief Guest. The campfire provided an opportunity for the Scouts and Guides to showcase their talents, creativity, and spirit of unity.
The Summer Scout Camp provided the participants with valuable opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, self-reliance, teamwork, cooperation, and a spirit of service. The various camp activities also enabled the young participants to gain practical knowledge, strengthen their confidence, and develop a greater sense of responsibility.
The successful completion of the three-day camp was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the District Association, School Authorities, Leaders, Trainers, Staff, Volunteers, and Participants. The camp concluded with a strong spirit of fellowship, unity, and renewed commitment to the ideals and principles of the Scouts and Guides movement.
News Courtesy: Fr Punit Kumar Lakra SDB
