Kaprálův mlýn, Scout watermill in Ochoz u Brna, Czech Republic

Kaprálův mlýn is a former watermill on the Říčka stream south of Ochoz u Brna in the Moravian Karst. The mill was rebuilt in 1939 by Aleš Kaprál, and after a complete reconstruction between 2011 and 2012 it gained a hall, classroom and clubroom, with heating and hot water from environmentally friendly technologies. A straw-bale house for volunteers was completed in 2015 on the site of former greenhouses.

The first written mention of the original Horní mlýn dates to the 18th century. In 1939 the family of inventor Aleš Kaprál bought it and converted it into a residence. In late April 1945 the mill and its surroundings saw several days of fighting in which many Red Army soldiers and about 50 horses died. The family left for India in 1946, and the mill was nationalised in 1949.

The name Kaprálův mlýn has been used by scouts since 2009, when the mill was donated to Junák by the daughters of Aleš and Zdena Kaprál. The story of the Kaprál family is told in the book Zítra bude líp and in the television series Příběhy dvacátého století. In summer, the surrounding meadows host camps and gatherings of scouts from many countries.

The site is best visited as part of a group, as it is designed specifically for group programs and overnight stays. Visitors should plan ahead since the center operates on a reservation basis for scheduled programs and courses.

The center is supported by international volunteers from European programs who work on conservation projects while learning the site's ecological technologies. This international collaboration brings diverse perspectives to daily operations and enriches the educational opportunities available on site.