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Instructional Campfire

Opening Flag Ceremony - “I am Old Glory” Opening Song – God Bless America Fire Lighting Ceremony

“Because Scouts have always had them.” Why Have A Campfire? “Because Scouts have always had them.” And they’ve always had them because they can contribute so much to an outdoor experience.

What Does A Campfire Accomplish? It Can offer: Entertainment Fellowship Ideal Time to Offer a Message of Inspiration Education Practice Leadership Skills

Four S’s Showmanship Songs Stunts / Skits Stories Planning

Program Planning Skit

A good rule for planning campfire programs is to follow the fire. What Have We Learned? A good rule for planning campfire programs is to follow the fire.

Showmanship Showmanship is the art of attractive presentation. Puts sparkle and life into the gathering. Without it the program can fall flat. JUST BE YOURSELF!!!

Showmanship Campfire Location It can be conducted in any group setting. Large enough to hold everyone in comfort. Doesn’t have to be a wood fire. A lantern or a candle work just as well. Dress up the area Create atmosphere

Showmanship Opening Ceremony Often includes a dramatic way of lighting the fire. Get underway with plenty of pep. Use lively Songs and Cheers. Sets the tone for the whole program. Must arrest and hold audiences attention.

Showmanship Closing Ceremony Quiet and Inspirational. Message comes as fire embers die down.

Songs Samples of Different Kinds of Campfire Songs Scout Songs “On My Honor” Peppy Songs “Miss O’Leary “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt” Action Songs “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes” “One Finger, One Thumb” Special Occasion Songs “Happy Birthday” Novelty Songs “Hey Ho;’ “Little Rabbit;’ “Da Da Da” Quiet Songs “Scout Vesper” Inspirational Songs “Trail the Eagle;’ “Hail Scouting Spirit”

Stunts / Skits One Purpose – FUN Can train and inspire Sources Scouting Magazine Boys Life Books of Campfire Skits Imagination of the Scouts Must be rehearsed And be approved by a Scout Leader

Appropriateness A good test is to hold them up against the Scout Law’s friendly, courteous, and kind.

Appropriateness Gray Areas to Avoid: Underwear Toilet Paper Water Inside Jokes Use of Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco Cross-gender impersonation

Campfire Discipline Set the standard from the start Flashlights Booing Razing Disruptions Throwing objects

Stories Storytelling is an art Anyone can acquire with practice Need good imagination Appreciation of good stories A knack for showmanship

Types of Stories Ghost Humorous Adventure Hero (inspirational) Miscellaneous (general interest)

Entertainment!!!