Today I got in touch with an American who's already been to Vassaro once and is coming back again this year for the first session. In fact, I believe he's already left for Sweden. I asked him what things I should bring and what I should expect. The first thing he immediately said was bug spray. Also, the weather can range from 40 to 90 degrees, so he said I should bring a wide range of clothing. He also said that scouts in Sweden are much more laid back than us. We view Scouting as uniforms, merit badges, and awards, where in other countries, it is much more low-key and recreational.
I also learned that the camp has an international staff night, where international scouts such as myself get a chance to leave the island and do something fun together. Last year they spent a night in Stockholm, but who knows what's in store for this year. Apparently the international staff actually plan it, but I can't say I have much experience with activities in Sweden.
That's about all he told me, but it's definitely enough for me to start planning about what to pack and things I need to get.
-Lukas
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