Ceremonies for girl scouts sample ceremonies for all occasions. Pack 3 conducts opening flag ceremony thank you pack 3, for that welldone flag ceremony. Many of our kids have not been exposed to flag etiquette before their first flag ceremony, so take the time to give them some basic instruction. Three colored candles red, white and blue are set on the table. Begin with him when he is a cub scout as he promises with all the solemnity of an 8year old to do my duty to god and my country.
This may be as simple as a hand squeeze around the circle, or a song. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Opening and closing ceremonies girl scout meetings should have an opening and closing. Audience members should start their salute to the flag when the first hook is attached and end when the pledge of allegiance is finished. Flag down is done at the closing of these events and every evening at camp. And the american flag has been a prominent icon in our national history.
Working with scouts and showing respect to a flag, whether its. Troop courts of honor bsa troop program resources troop closings bsa troop program resources calling it closing flag ceremony could be an option. Ceremonies can commemorate accomplishments or add something special to the beginning or end of a groups meeting. By scouter liam morland, 2000, revised april 6, 2014. The american flag is always displayed to its own right. Have the scouts offstage, ready, holding the flags. Cub scout flag ceremony printable script and guide. Scout flag ceremony pdf boy scout opening flag ceremony. You may only have flag bearers, 2 or 3 scouts following, 2 in front and 2 behind, or any crisp formation depending on number of scouts in color guard. The scout who has performed the ceremony takes two paces back and then salutes, and the others present follow.
An example of how to do an opening ceremony including grand howl and flag break for cub scouts in the uk. A daisy girl scout says the promise and receives her girl scout pin at an. Will pack 3 please come forward and lead us in the opening flag ceremony. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony please remember these points of u. If you are going to say the scout law, youll probably want to ask the audience to stand and say it before you bring the color guard to attention. Color guard training girl scouts of the sierra nevada. Scout history and create their own special memories. I admit that the ceremonies book is a bit disjointed, as you have to go to separate sections of the book to find out. He may not fully understand all that it stands for, but someday he will. The flag break ceremony is usually conducted at the opening of a scouting meeting, camp, or other event as well as every morning at camp. Guests are thanked and celebration ends with an activity such as a friendship circle or flag ceremony. I would like to take a moment to introduce some special guests joining us tonight. Cub scouts opening and closing ceremonies cub scout resources.
Opening or closing meetings opening or closing special events beginning or closing a. The denner only needs to remember 21 words in this presentation of the colors. Working with scouts and showing respect to a flag, whether its saying the pledge, presenting a flag at a ceremony or parade, or. These are the commands to be given by the scout leading the opening or closing flag ceremony. The flag represents us as a people and as a nation. Always give the flag of the united states the position of honor. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony for cub scouts. How to do an outdoor flag ceremony by connie clark. The girggiirrgirl scout in chargel scout in chargel scout in charge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. Or bring in a fullsize flag, or a small table flag that you hold in front of the camera. Laurel highlands council has the finest program facility for dramatically portraying duty to country, and presenting a truly inspirational, educational, and highlighting experience in the life of the members of your unit as they participate in a historic flag ceremony.
Updated september 29, 2017 when you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. Just like the opening flag ceremony, your caller should be at the front of the room, and the color guard should be at the back of the room. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony now to begin. Ceremony description essential components opening and closing the beginning or ending. The boy scouts of america welcomes your comments and suggestions on how to improve this resource. Cub scouts opening and closing ceremonies cub scout. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony monmouth council, bsa. Ceremonies reinforce values, pass on traditions, recognize accomplishments, strengthen friendships and give life to the beliefs established by the girl scout promise and law. Flag ceremony to honor the flag of our country opening closing the beginning or end of a meeting scouts own a quiet ceremony with a theme expressing feelings or ideas campfires for fun, friendship, or to celebrate a happy experience.
How to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. The us flag is on the right, the unit flag to the left. Flag break the ceremony of breaking that is to unfold a flag and hang it from a flagpole the union flag at the beginning of a meeting, event or camp is a sign of respect and reminds us of our duty to the queen and ultimately our country. And think about inviting a senior citizen to share a memory of a powerful or brave moment in his or her life. Assign dens to be responsible for flags, the opening ceremony, and the closing ceremony.
Girls flyup to junior girls scout and receive their gold wings. The girl scout incharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. Girl scout flag ceremonies always give the flag of the united states the position of honor. Flag ceremonies have a patriotic theme and are respectful in tone. A scout should receive his new badge of rank as soon as possible after his achieve. A brownie girl scout is presented her first tryit at a court of awards ceremony. Scouts are in 3 single file lines, shoulder to shoulder, no talking or gum chewing, and no hands in pockets. Flag ceremonies are the perfect way to start and end a whole host of activities, from special events to camp to court of awards or bridging ceremonies or any other ceremony, for that matter.
If your group includes girls from other countries, girls can honor their flags, too, and conduct an international flag ceremony. Scout ceremonies in ceremonies in girl scouting gsusa. Retiring the colors, retire the colors, or retirement of the colors are some correct terms for the closing flags at the end of a formal ceremony like courts of honor. Flag ceremonies 101 girl scouts river valleys volunteers. Cub scout closing flag ceremony just like the opening flag ceremony, your caller should be at the front of the room, and the color guard should be at the back of the room. Possible commands for a flag ceremony girl scouts, attention.
If you have been to a girl scout event, chances are youve seen or participated in a flag ceremony. In fact, some of us adults couldnt remember all of them either. Trooppack meetings with zoom scout share where new. Flag ceremonies honoring the american flag a flag ceremony is a way of showing love and respect for ones country. Chapter 2 of the scout bsa handbooks are about citizenship. Color guard, advance the color guard goes to the front of the room and stands next to the flags, with the same number at each flag. The grand howl is only a part of the opening and closing ceremonies. This can be used if doing an outdoor flag ceremony, have girl scouts form a u shape around the flag pole leaving the space for the color guard to access the flag pole. Scout law with a prayer troop assembles in u formation for a scoutmasters minute. An opening signals to the girls that the meeting has begun and it is time to get down to business. The isle is narrow, so the nonbearing color guard do not know if they should make space for the flags to return to the front on the procession or if the flags should remain in the rear. Aug 15, 2014 girl scout guide to a closing flag ceremony.
Retiring the colors if a flag ceremony was used in the opening, it is appropriate to retire the flag as a closing ceremony. For instructions for closing, see simple indoor closing flag ceremony. Ceremonies, traditions, and celebrations girl scouts river. This discussion topic is about the us flag code, the us pledge of allegiance, bugle calls, bsa flag ceremonies. May 10, 2018 stars and stripes, the star spangled banner, old glorywhatever you call it, the american flag is an important symbol to girl scouts in the united states. Or use an image of a flag that you screen share with the troop. Girl scouts book of ceremonies girl scouts diamonds. Ceremonies for dens and packs st gerald catholic church. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as a symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams and people it represents. Flag break the ceremony of breaking that is to unfold a flag and hang it from a flagpole the union flag at the beginning of a meeting, event or camp is a sign of. Unison can be helped by stepping back on the left foot, closing. Closing ceremonies finalize the meeting, with expectations for the next. Opening and closing a meeting or activity there are many kinds of ceremonies in girl scouting. Scout flag ceremonies do not always have the prepetory signal, but two is the correct term to drop or end the scout salute.
Finding a cub scout flag ceremony that the scouts can remember was hard. You can make this simple by showing the flag on your scout uniform. In the scouts bsa handbook for girls 39006, 2019 printing, sku 684768, pp. Watch the pride and loving care with which he handles the flag as he is taught to fold it. Per the marine drill and ceremony manual ready is the preparatory signal to alert the group that a command is coming, and two being the command to drop the salute. Opening and closing a meeting or activity girl scouts. Girls move back into larger circleadmitting parents as part of the group. The scout carrying out the actual hoisting or breaking proceeds with the matter. If the scout flag ceremony is derived from military flag ceremonies, then the correct word is two.
As refreshments are being set up, parents may help. Akela is already involved with in the opening and closing ceremony and it makes sense to pass the flag duties onto another leader. Girl scouts always use the citizens salute even if they are in uniform. This one page printable pdf is the perfect script for running a flawless cub scout flag ceremony. The closing allows the girls a special moment to end the. Any even number of guards may be used, but usually four or six girls are sufficient. Flag ceremony a flag ceremony honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it consists of. Signals the color guard to advance with the flags, or color guard, retire the. An example of how to do an opening ceremony including grand howl and flag. If your group includes girls from other countries, invite them to honor their flags too, and together conduct an international flag ceremony.
Now, please join me in the girl scout promise on my honor, i will try to serve god and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the girl scout law. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. I have often stopped to look at our flag rippling in the breeze from a flag staff atop a tall building and marveled at its beauty, with its stripes of red and its stars of a field of blue. Cub scouts opening and closing ceremonies cubs starts and finishes with the grand howl and flag ceremony. Honor guard for cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders. Scout skills s ceremonies item code fs 315073 apr04 edition no 3 103847 0845 300 1818 the scout association. Girl scout guide to a closing flag ceremony youtube. You can find more detailed information about cub scout flag ceremonies in this post cub scout adventures with flag ceremony requirements. Cadette girl scouts share a campfire with songs and thoughts of. The brownie girl scout then takes the new brownie girl scout back to the ring. The acting cubmaster for a cub scout pack, the acting senior patrol leader for a boy scout troop, or the crew president for a venturing crew. An example of how to do a closing ceremony for cub scouts in the uk. Both wolf and arrow of light cub scouts have adventures that involve a cub scout flag ceremony wolf adventure council fire duty to country 1. Ceremonies in girl scouting girl scouts of central.
Honor guard for cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders for boy scouts troops 4 selected honor scouts and 2 adult leaders script. Girl scout traditions and ceremonies ceremonies, step by step. The scouts only have to remember five steps to lead it. Each of the ceremony s parts offers plenty of room. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as a symbol of our country. Scout opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand howl, are outlined in the scouts australia ceremonies book, supplemented by the cub scout leaders handbook. A flag ceremony can be an opening to a meeting, a special event, or opening and closing a day such as morning and evening flag ceremonies at camp. Flag ceremonies can include reciting the pledge of.
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