Orange 2011

The Hague, The Netherlands, 7-10 April, 2011       

Orange 2011 is the joint meeting of the Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) and the World Scout Foundation (WSF) and is being organised by Scouting Netherlands in celebrations of their Centenary. Scouting Nederland is a very active association with more than 100,000 members and 25,000 volunteers. Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima, Princess of the Netherlands is Patron of Scouting Nederland.

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Programme

Thursday 7 April 2011

  • Arrival and registration of the guests.
  • Welcome reception at a special location in The Hague.

Friday 8 April 2011

  • Touristic tours: Highlights of Holland. For example: Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Volendam, Marken, Keukenhof and the Delta works.
  • Dinner: a barbeque in a luxurious beach club situated on the beach of Scheveningen.

Saturday 9 April 2011

  • Guiding/Scouting day: you will be introduced to Scouting Nederland. A chance to see the special architecture of Scouting buildings, Scout Centres and meet with young members of local Scouting groups. - Presentation ceremony in the Ridderzaal (historic Hall in the Dutch Parliament building) The Hague.
  • Orange 2011 Gala dinner in De Grote Kerk (one of The Hague’s largest Churches).

Sunday 10 April 2011

  • A reading at the Kurhaus, Scheveningen.
  • Farewell lunch Orange 2011, the Kurhaus, Scheveningen.
  • Guests depart.

Dutch tulipfield

 

The Hague (Den Haag) is one of the most international cities of the Netherlands and where the Government is based. The Hague is a city with a rich history, seat of the International Court of Justice, the Peace Palace and many special international organisations and institutions.

 

Kuhrhaus Hotel Scheveningen / The Hague, The NetherlandsOrange 2011 has chosen the renowned Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen as a central location for the meeting. Scheveningen is the attractive seaside resort located at the North Sea coast. A five-star location with an adequate supply of quality hotels in various price classes in its immediate vicinity. All just a short distance from the beach, sea and the Centre of The Hague. The Hague is in easy reach of Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam-The Hague Airport.