Scouts at Boračko Lake Develop Skills, Friendships, and Scout Spirit Through Various Activities
Camping of Konjic Scouts: Learning Through Play and Togetherness
Upon arriving at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp at Boračko Lake, we found members making cakes as part of a workshop and choosing which group performed the task best. Each day is fully packed, from waking up at 7 a.m. until dinner time, with activities tailored for all ages.
From the youngest to those with years of scouting experience — everyone agrees that camping brings special friendships and unforgettable moments.
Sumeja Gakić, a member of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop, says she looks forward to camping every year and has never missed one so far.
“Camping is the best thing about scouting. Scouting teaches us to be independent and helps us make new friends.”
Hena Mravović is 11 years old:
“I have been a scout for almost four years, and I have never missed a single camping trip.”
Dilan Greda is at camp for the first time, and as he says, he doesn’t regret listening to his father’s advice to join the scouts:
“Dad thought it was the best idea for me to start, and this was a great decision. He’s a good dad, and my favorite part of camping is when we go swimming.”
Rijalda Mujić is camping with the scouts for the first time and says that starting in September, she will attend regular scout meetings because she liked how the scouts operate. During our visit, Rijalda was assigned to the kitchen along with Emina Mehić and Zara Greda.
Emina says there are many interesting and useful things happening in scouting. That’s why, for the fifth year in a row, she chooses to spend part of her summer vacation at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp.
Zara Greda has been a scout since 2016 and for the past three years has chosen kitchen duty, saying the kitchen is her favorite place in the camp.
“I love being in the kitchen. No matter how tired we get here, my fondest memories are still from the kitchen. Besides the regular meals, there’s always something to surprise the members with — some sweets, fruit, croissants… I love hanging out here, especially with our cook Nijaza.”
Nijaza Pajić, known to the scouts as Aunt Nijaza, has been preparing meals for them for 12 years. She says she loves working with and around children.
“They love me, and I love them. I have no problems with them. Overall, everyone is great to me, and I think the kids are the best ones to say what they think about me.”
As soon as they heard her say this, the children responded:
“Aunt Nijaza is the best woman at camp, and we come here because of her. The food is amazing, we love being on kitchen duty and spending time with Aunt Nijaza, and we love eating the food she prepares for us.”
We also spoke with the boys for whom this is their second camping experience. Young scouts Faris Žujo and Isak Handžar have already gained new skills, made friends, and met the leaders who teach them scouting knowledge every day.
They say this is their second camping trip and their second year in a row staying in a bungalow. For friends who haven’t joined the scouts and aren’t here with them at Boračko Lake, they had one message:
“If they knew how much fun we’re having, they’d come right away!”
The boys and girls are divided into seven patrols, and with their leaders, they learn every day through play, tasks, and teamwork. The coming days will bring many more challenges, fun, and the scout spirit, says the shift leader Emma Fišić:
“There are 80 of us in the camp, over 60 of whom are children — precisely 64 — divided into 7 patrols along with their leaders and patrol guides. Led by the Headquarters, we carry out all tasks. Yesterday, we did the ‘Last Atom of Strength’ obstacle course. There were many new challenges, and we are making, and will continue to make, efforts in the coming days to introduce new activities that we think will interest them.”
In a world without internet and screens, surrounded by nature and friends, the scouts from Konjic learn how to be responsible, resourceful, and supportive.
The older members of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop are responsible for the children’s activities and safety. The leaders design the activities and ensure that no child lacks anything, Ema stated.
The camp provides first aid services, and in case of a more serious injury, they rely on doctors from the Zenica scout troop.
Every year, changes are visible at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp in terms of infrastructure improvements. Upon entering the camp, on the right side, there are 8 bungalows with 4 beds each, and on the left side, 4 bungalows with 2 beds each and 2 bungalows with 3 beds each, totaling 40 beds in solid structures, plus the space above the kitchen. The rest are tents.
Let us recall that the process of selecting and purchasing new tents is currently underway, which will contribute to an even more comfortable stay at the camp. Additionally, the construction of a new sanitary facility is expected to begin soon.
All of these are significant investments, but as the mayor of Konjic emphasized during the 2025 Scout Meetings, investing in youth is always justified. The ongoing support from the City of Konjic and Mayor Osman Ćatić is evident through the kitchen equipment upgrades at the camp, the construction of bungalows, the procurement of accompanying equipment, and much more.
All of these are significant investments, but as the mayor of Konjic emphasized during the 2025 Scout Meetings, investing in youth is always justified. The ongoing support from the City of Konjic and Mayor Osman Ćatić is evident through the kitchen equipment upgrades at the camp, the construction of bungalows, the procurement of accompanying equipment, and much more.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/logorovanje-konjickih-izvidjaca-ucenje-kroz-igru-i-zajednistvo/
