THAT'S HOW IT WAS. ROADS AND CROSSROADS OF SCOUTING W.2

Memories of instructors of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association are a journey through various conditions of educational and social activities in post-war Poland. Documenting the history of scouting is a mission that allows us to understand the roots and values of this organization. Discover how scouting shaped characters and built society.

• Documenting scouting activities by the Self-Appointed Support Team of ZHP
• Memories of instructors of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association
• Various conditions of educational and social activities in post-war Poland
• Readiness to support publishing initiatives of various scouting currents
• Publication of a collection of memories thanks to the support of the Self-Appointed Team
• Edited by: Katarzyna Paszkowska, Janusz Syrokomski (2nd edition)

This publication is a collection of memories of ZHP instructors who share their experiences of conducting educational activities in the difficult post-war times. Their accounts show how scouting coped with political and social challenges, preserving its identity and values. It is a unique look at the history of scouting that inspires and teaches.

The Self-Appointed Support Team of ZHP is involved in documenting the history of scouting, providing support in publishing publications such as this one. Their goal is to preserve the memory of scouting activities and promote the values that scouting brings to society. Thanks to their initiative, we can learn about the memories of instructors, which are a valuable source of knowledge about the history of Polish scouting.

The book also contains information about the authors and a personal index, which makes it easier to navigate the content and allows for a better understanding of the historical context. The sources of photos come from the collections of the authors and the Scouting Museum in Warsaw, which adds authenticity and allows for a visual understanding of the history of scouting. This is a comprehensive study that will interest anyone interested in the history of scouting and its impact on Polish society.

Katarzyna Paszkowska, Janusz Syrokomski, Stanisław Puchała and Janina Wunderlich are people who have made a huge contribution to the creation of this publication. Their editorial work, collecting materials and developing the personal index made the book a valuable source of information about the history of scouting. Thanks to their commitment, we can learn about the memories of ZHP instructors and understand how scouting shaped young generations of Poles.

Thanks to the support of the Self-Appointed Support Team of ZHP, this publication could see the light of day. Their commitment to documenting the history of scouting and promoting its values is invaluable. They are ready to support similar publishing initiatives of instructors of various scouting currents, which proves their dedication to the idea of scouting and their desire to preserve the memory of its history.