Instructional Campfire 1

Why an Instructional Campfire? Why an Instructional Campfire? 2

The Campfire Captures the Essence of the Course 3

Alternate Venues 4

Model for Approval Process 5

6 Practice in Planning

7 Fun and Inspiration

8 Instruction

9 Relationships Within Troop Are Strengthened

10 Example for Participants

11 Keys to a Great Campfire The Two Ps and Four Ss – Planning – Positive – Showmanship – Songs – Skits – Stories – Planning – Positive – Showmanship – Songs – Skits – Stories

The Two Ps Planning – For a campfire program to be effective, it must be planned well in advance. Positive – All activities contribute to the aims of Scouting. Planning – For a campfire program to be effective, it must be planned well in advance. Positive – All activities contribute to the aims of Scouting. 12

The Four Ss Showmanship – Be creative… Be resourceful… Be imaginative. Songs – A good selection of songs is a must for a memorable campfire. Skits – Skits bring out the actor in all of us! Stories – Should be motivating, inspirational, or thought- provoking. Showmanship – Be creative… Be resourceful… Be imaginative. Songs – A good selection of songs is a must for a memorable campfire. Skits – Skits bring out the actor in all of us! Stories – Should be motivating, inspirational, or thought- provoking. 13

After-Campfire Cracker Barrel Feedback 14

15 Now… A Great Campfire Awaits You! Now… A Great Campfire Awaits You!