Today is veterans day, so i know a lot of scouts will be participating in flag ceremonies. Any even number of guards may be used, bu usually four or six girls are sufficient. Girl scouts, attention o used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin. This ceremony works best when many people are present. The girl scoutincharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces each part of the ceremony. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony oc boy scouts. Girl scouts performing a flag ceremony must wear complete girl scout uniforms. You may also sing a patriotic song and recite the girl scout promise andor law. Flag ceremonies are a longstanding girl scout tradition that honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. Well sprinkle a pinch of stars to make it come out right. Scouts waiting for their place in a community parade. Eleven meetings later, the subject of the ceremony would be a scout is reverent. The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably. Call scouts forward with parents to line up behind ceremony table facing troop leader.
Look at the right sleeve of any cub scout, boy scout, or venturer, and youll see just how important the american flag is to the boy scouts of america. The following is a direct quotation from the beginning of title 36, section 176, of the united states code. Cfr chief of flag retirement scout person to read the history of the flag the scoutmaster, or leader of the organization a guest speaker usually a veteran, or distinguished peron person to give the invocationbenediction color guard with color guard captain burn crew to make sure the flag burns properly, and doesnt get out of hand. The eagle scout promise the presentation of the eagle badge the presentation of other awards and gifts 6. How to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. The scouts only have to remember five steps to lead it.
Scout flag ceremonies do not always have the prepetory signal, but two is the correct term to drop or end the scout salute. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony for cub scouts. Used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin. The american flag is always displayed to its own right. Lastly, if you are a scout unit and you do the badenpowell ashes opening fire ceremony you are not supposed to collect the ashes of a campfire with a retired flag in it, though it is not law and i think it. The webelos and parents, then cross the bridge to the troop. Aug 23, 2010 a simple flag retirement ceremony august 23, 2010 20 comments the united states flag code states, the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Posted on september 12, 2016 october 7, 2016 by sally. Cub scout flag ceremony cheat sheets for boys to help them remember all the steps to calling the opening or closing flag ceremony. Opening ceremonies set the stage for the pack meeting and can reflect the core values. 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. 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. They salute the flag after theyve posted the colors. Instead, the flag bearer and the members of the color guard stand silently at attention during the flag ceremony.
Scout 2 lighting white candle the white of my flag is for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought,word and deed. Flag ceremony script farthest north girl scout counsel. 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. The us flag is on the right, then state flag, then troop flag on the left as the color guard is facing towards the front of the room or, us flag in front, followed by state, then troop flag. Many of our kids have not been exposed to flag etiquette before their first. For instructions for closing, see simple indoor closing flag ceremony. The webelos scouts their parents behind them are lined up near the scoutmaster who is standing beside the flame. Keeping the kids from being bored while camping is often challenging. The girls in the flag ceremony do not talk or sing during the ceremony, or react to each other or to the audience.
In fact, some of us adults couldnt remember all of them either. How to perform a flag ceremony the trailhead girl scouts of. Audience or girl scouts, please rise for the presentation of the colors. You can find more detailed information about cub scout flag ceremonies in this post cub scout adventures with flag ceremony requirements. How to honor the flag during cub scout flag ceremonies.
Many ceremonies include a flag ceremony, which honors the american flag. After the ceremony reception cleanup ask an adult eagle scout what he remembers most about scouting, and hell likely tell you about campouts in the. You may also sing a patriotic song and repeat the girl scout promise and law. This signals the color guard to advance with the flags, or advance to pick up the flags. Flag protocol, ceremonies and activities girl scouts of. The us flag is on the right, then statetroop flag on the far left. A small, modest fire is built and lit in advance, being given sufficient time to burn down almost to coals.
Have the scouts offstage, already holding the flags. Song and repeat the girl scout promise and law as part of the flag ceremony. Salute to the flagsalute to the flag to salute the flag, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. 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.
Updated september 29, 2017 when you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. Camping for cub scouts cub scout ideas pack campout. Flag ceremony script standard opening flag ceremony 1. Scout 3 lighting blue candle the blue of my flag is for truth and. A couple of years ago, we wanted to include a session about how. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony monmouth council, bsa. During a flag ceremony from the audiences perspective, the us flag is on their. American flag does not touch the floor or groundand to help with the posting. Whether or not you realize it, by meeting your star scout requirements, you have left the group of those who merely receive in scouting. Cfr chief of flag retirement scoutperson to read the history of the flag the scoutmaster, or leader of the organization a guest speaker usually a veteran, or distinguished peron person to give the invocationbenediction color guard with color guard captain burn crew to make sure the flag burns properly, and doesnt get out of hand. At a flag ceremony, you say the pledge of allegiance in the presence of a flag. Saluting the flag, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the united states of america.
When you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. Cub scout flag ceremony script opening ceremony have the scouts offstage, ready holding the flags. Color guard, advance o this signals the color guard to advance with the flags, or advance to pick up the flags. Audience salute the same process as above takes place with the flag bearer lowering the flag, slowly. You have reached a very important point in the path of scouting.
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. How to do an outdoor flag ceremony by connie clark. The flags can arrive together, us flag in front of the state flag, in front of the pack flag, or the flags can enter the stage from opposite sides, us and state flags together on one side us flag in front or state and pack flags on one side state flag in front. Scout law bridging ceremony any questions or if you have interesting things to add please call roy hollis 602 9894605.
Our camps have begun and ended each day with the raising and lowering of the flag for decades and this is an iconic girl scout moment for many of our members. Flag ceremonies and uniforming the badge and uniform site. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony now to begin. Color guard, post the colors o this directs the color guard to place the flag in flag standards, or to attach. The us flag is on the right, then state flag, then troop flag on the far left. Cub scouts wolf tiger scouts cub scout crafts cub scout activities scout mom girl. Possible commands for a flag ceremony girl scouts, attention. Webelos scout bridging ceremonies a bridging ceremony from troop 6, colonial virginia council a darkened room, a single candle burning on a table. As your girls start to brainstorm, you can use these. 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. Recites entire following prose while flags colors are being separated. 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. Flag ceremonies teach boys how to handle and present the u. The girl scout incharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony.
Color guard training girl scouts of the sierra nevada. American flag, state, organization, scout or military service flags optional, caller ceremony leader. The boy scouts of america welcomes your comments and suggestions on how to improve. May 16, 2016 flag ceremonies are a longstanding girl scout tradition that honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. With some careful planning, such a flag ceremony isnt difficult to conduct. An adult leader stands at each of the flagpole bases, waiting. Scout flag ceremony pdf boy scout opening flag ceremony. Simple closing flag ceremony for cub scouts lowering of the flag. 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. Scout mom girl scout troop scout leader cub scout crafts cub scout activities scout games kid activities cub scouts wolf tiger scouts.
Please cross the colors only the bearersguards with the american flag and the pack flag move. The webelos scouts recite and define each scout law while building the bridge. Closing period closing ceremony 5 minutes benediction closing of the court of honor 7. Cub scout flag ceremony cheat sheets for boys to help. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony please remember these points of u. May 21, 20 cub scout opening and closing flag ceremony.
Those not in uniform, please place your right hand over your heart. 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. Furthermore, paragraph k of this same title 36, section 176, states. Simple opening flag ceremony for cub scouts cub scout pack 442. Have the color guard in the back of the room, ready holding the flags. The basis for this ceremony came from camp whitsett during the summer of 1994. The following is a sample of a simple flag retirement ceremony that has been used by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca. A scout should receive his new badge of rank as soon as possible after his achieve. Guards one or more for each flag helps to post the colors, if this is done and protects the flag s honor. Flag ceremonies issaquah sammamish girl scout service unit. What kinds of ceremonies are used at pack meetings.
A flagpole is conveniently available, so groups of three or four scouts practice running the flag up and down the pole. Have the color guard prepared offstage waiting at attention and the flag bearer holding the flags. Since the start of organized troops in america, the bsa has encouraged and supported the participation of cub scouts, boy scouts, andor venturers and their adult leaders in any number of public ceremonies and parades. Check the flag against the rope to make sure the attachments line up before the flag ceremony. Finding a cub scout flag ceremony that the scouts can remember was hard. A couple of years ago, we wanted to include a session about how to honor the flag during our cub scout day camp. Well stir and stir and you will see that what weve made is old glory. It helps to lower the loops to the base of the flagpole so it is ready for the ceremony. Title 36, section 176, of the united states code states.