# ACAReg Braga 2026 scouting camp > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/acareg-braga-2026-scouting-camp > Updated: 2026-08-03T13:28:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In early August 2026 the 90th Acampamento Regional de Braga (ACAReg) was launched on the Penha mountain in Guimarães, Portugal. The opening ceremony on 3 August featured Agriculture and Sea Minister José Manuel Fernandes and Archbishop José Cordeiro, and marked the start of a six‑day program under the motto “Dar com Vida”. More than 5,000 scouts from 158 groups, ranging in age from 6 to 76, gathered for outdoor education, nautical activities at the Queimadela reservoir, workshops and cultural events. The camp, funded with a budget exceeding half a million euros, coincided with Guimarães’ role as European Green Capital 2026 and emphasized sustainability, youth development, and the scouting values of joy, audacity, dedication and sharing. By 8 August the event was in full swing, with speeches from national CNE chief Bento Sousa Lopes, regional chief Catarina Miranda, ACAReg coordinator João Bacelo, and a video greeting from Mayor Ricardo Araújo, reinforcing the city’s commitment to environmental and community goals. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: ACAReg 2026 scouting camp draws over 5,000 participants to Guimarães, Portugal Over 5,000 scouts gathered for the 90th ACAReg camp in Guimarães, Portugal, with officials highlighting youth values and the city’s European Green Capital 2026 role. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acareg-2026-scouting-camp-draws-over-5000-participants-to-guimares-portugal ### 2026-07-31: Guimarães hosts 5,000 scouts at ACAREG Braga 2026 launch Around 5,000 scouts gathered in Guimarães for the ACAREG Braga 2026 camp, launched by Minister José Manuel Fernandes and Archbishop José Cordeiro, with activities on Montanha da Penha and a nautical field in Fâ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guimares-hosts-5000-scouts-at-acareg-braga-2026-launch --- Cite as: ACAReg Braga 2026 scouting camp. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/acareg-braga-2026-scouting-camp