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Campfire Ceremonies That Amaze

Let's Get Started. Name, Unit, Leadership Position in your unit (Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee?)How long have you been in Scouting?What do you want to learn from class?Who is your Learning Guide today?. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06. 2. How is a Campfi

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Campfire Ceremonies That Amaze

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    1. Campfire Ceremonies That Amaze Scott Valcourt March 27, 2010

    2. Let’s Get Started Name, Unit, Leadership Position in your unit (Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee…) How long have you been in Scouting? What do you want to learn from class? Who is your Learning Guide today? Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 2

    3. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 3

    4. Gatherings Active Focused Inclusive Preparatory Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 4

    5. Location, Location, Location Backyard Campsite Council Ring Fireplace In a Meeting Place (Make Light Bulb Fire Lay) Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 5

    6. Keys to Amazing Campfires (Mind Your P’s and S’s) Planning Positive Showmanship Songs Skits Stories Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 6

    7. The P’s Planning For a campfire program to be effective, it must be planned well in advance. Positive All activities contribute to the aims of Scouting. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 7

    8. Campfire Planning Campfire Program Planner Chart (#33696) Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 8

    9. Positive (and Practice) Don’t Go Cold Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 9

    10. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 10

    11. Opening Sets the Tone for the Whole Campfire Creativity is Key Simple is Sometimes Better Consider the Theme Ideally, you should light the fire during the Opening Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 11

    12. So, Why Have a Campfire Anyway? Nothing is more impressive to the young Scout, or is remembered longer, than a dramatic, well-planned, well-executed campfire program. It is likely that a boy’s – or an adult’s – fondest memories of his Scouting experiences are the times spent around a campfire with his buddies. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 12

    13. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 13

    14. The S’s 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. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 14

    15. Showmanship Campfire location Opening Ceremony Dynamic Presentation Closing Ceremony Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 15

    16. Every Campfire is NOT Created Equal Five Major Types of Campfires Formal Ceremonial Informal Instructional Songfest Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 16

    17. Formal Campfire Fancy campfire circle Established seating Carefully laid fire Stage, sound, lighting systems used Usually for larger groups (e.g. Camporee, Jamboree or Summer Camp) Thorough planning required Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 17

    18. Ceremonial Campfire Special type of formal campfire Some examples Order of the Arrow call-out Arrow of Light ceremony Troop Court of Honor Thorough planning required Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 18

    19. Informal Campfire Most common setting Minimal site preparation May be hastily prepared fire Typical of a unit activity Loosely planned Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 19

    20. Instructional Campfire Site preparation associated with instruction May be hastily prepared fire Focusing environment Tightly planned Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 20

    21. Songfest Campfire Most underused type No planning needed May be spontaneous but more often must be prompted Involves the whole group No real structure Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 21

    22. Songs Scout Songs Inspirational Songs Patriotic Songs Group Participation Songs Involve Everyone! Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 22

    23. Cheers Simple; Quick Keep the Campfire Moving Follow Skits and Presentations The Cornier the Better Make them All Positive Audience Participation! Make Some Up if you need One Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 23

    24. Skits and Stunts Short Long (but not too long) Appropriate (Grey Areas) Rehearsed! Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 24

    25. Run-Ons Very Short Cub Scout Goofy Works! Look to Boys’ Life for some of the best! Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 25

    26. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 26

    27. Presentations Make them quick! Consider alternative venue, if possible Weave them into the campfire, if you can Always follow with a cheer! Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 27

    28. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 28

    29. Slow Down Songs The Campfire Program Mirrors the Life of the Fire It starts small and quiet It grows bright and more active It peaks and starts to decline It slows down and gets quiet Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 29

    30. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 30

    31. Stories Best for Informal Setting Might make a good wind-down or closing preparation Stories with a message are the best A great story-teller can make the campfire memorable Cubmaster Minutes Really Work! Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 31

    32. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 32

    33. Closing Memories Character Building Quiet, solemn portion of the program Some examples: hold a flag retirement ceremony sing Scout Vespers and Taps Campfire Ashes Depart fire area in silence to allow for reflection Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 33

    34. How is a Campfire Like a Pack Meeting? Gathering Opening Activities Songs, Skits, Cheers Awards and Advancement Cubmaster’s Minute Closing After the Meeting Gathering Opening Active, Build Up Songs, Skits, Cheers Maybe a Presentation Slow Down Songs Inspirational Story Closing After the Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 34

    35. After the Campfire Feedback Evaluate Keep the Best; Toss the Rest Always Learn New Items to Bring to the Next Campfire Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 35

    36. Summary A successful campfire program: provides a memorable experience involves as many people as possible reflects the life of the fire does not happen by chance – WE make it happen Your Next Great Campfire Awaits You Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 36

    37. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 37 Contacts Scott Valcourt scott@valcourt.org

    38. Pine Tree Council University of Scouting 2010 CS-06 38

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