20th Anniversary of Metsakodu, 1974 (1974)

Scout camp "Metsakodu" celebrates its 20th anniversary since establishment on July 11, 1954. The early spring of 1974 in Metsakodu, ice fishing on the lake, meeting indoors. Spring cleaning in the camp site. Having a meal in the main building. A lot of work in the camp site – beginning of construction works, building new pathways in the forest, making firewood, window washing, raking the surrounding of the camp buildings. A swans' couple on the lake. In June, guests arrive at the camp to take part in the event of neighbours and the gathering of scouts' friends. Performance by Volvo Male Choir from Skövde. Ilmar Loorand, chairman of "Metsakodu", gives an Estonian national flag to the choir as a gift. Maare Tomson welcomes those arriving, scoutmaster Gustav Ilves talks about the camp and issues related to expatriate Estonians abroad. Elmar Tõldsepp holds a sermon. Volleyball, cross racing, sweepstakes.
Naked people cooling them down in the lake after sauna. Theatrical play in the evening. Summer confirmation camp in Metsakodu. Blessing of scouts and communion in a small church of Utvängstorp, church minister Artur Kõdar. The camp flag is hoisted down, scoutmasters are congratulating the young participants. Large-scale construction works take place before the general world camp in Metsakodu in 1975. The main building will get an extension, Green Hall is under construction. Men doing construction work, cutting wood, unloading building materials. Navvying with an excavator, moving the outdoor toilet with a crane. A meeting. Cleaning of the muddy lake coast. The map of Metsakodu has been divided into parts, these will be sent as invitations to the general camp. Rafter party. Taking a group photograph. The new buildings and houses of Metsakodu. The lake.